Structural challenges for seismic stability of buildings in hilly areas
Buildings on hills behave dynamically, very different from buildings on flatlands. Due to
irregularity in horizontal and vertical planes, they inhibit non-uniform mass and stiffness …
irregularity in horizontal and vertical planes, they inhibit non-uniform mass and stiffness …
[PDF][PDF] Evolution of Indian Hill Stations during the British Era: Problems and prospects of development
Indian hill stations have been an attraction for the people as a place for recuperation and
relaxation. Their history dates back to the British times. In colonial India, the natural beauty …
relaxation. Their history dates back to the British times. In colonial India, the natural beauty …
[HTML][HTML] Problems and prospects of building regulations in Shimla, India–A step towards achieving sustainable development
A Kumar - International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment, 2017 - Elsevier
The physical form and pattern of built environment in a city is the outcome of prevalent
planning and design standards and building regulations. Many common issues of built …
planning and design standards and building regulations. Many common issues of built …
[PDF][PDF] Problems and prospects of urban developments in Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh, India
Hills in India are among the most magnificent natural occurrences, known for their aesthetic
appeal, visual beauty, cultural relevance, and historic towns. But due to unprecedented …
appeal, visual beauty, cultural relevance, and historic towns. But due to unprecedented …
Constraints to achieve infrastructure sustainability for mountainous townships in China
This paper investigates the constraints to achieving optimal infrastructure sustainability for
mountainous townships in Southwest China. Although such townships are relatively less …
mountainous townships in Southwest China. Although such townships are relatively less …
[HTML][HTML] Review of building regulations for safety against hazards in Indian hill towns
A Kumar - Journal of Urban Management, 2018 - Elsevier
The picturesque hill towns of India are vulnerable to different types of natural hazards, which
may cause enormous destruction during their occurrence leading to substantial loss of …
may cause enormous destruction during their occurrence leading to substantial loss of …
Land-use suitability assessment for urban development using Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis in the Himalayan districts of Shimla, Nainital, and Darjeeling …
After India gained independence in 1947, notable advancements in healthcare and socio-
economic sectors resulted in a remarkable population surge, consequently driving …
economic sectors resulted in a remarkable population surge, consequently driving …
Existing Practices for Land Use Planning Practices in Hill Cities of India
Abstract Land Use Planning is a key component of Urban Planning and is important for
planned development. It ensures that the resources are used efficiently, and orderly …
planned development. It ensures that the resources are used efficiently, and orderly …
A methodological approach for weighting factors in land suitability assessment: a tool for facilitating spatial planning
The increasing demand for infrastructural facilities in hill areas needs efficient spatial
planning at the local level through land suitability assessment, which is influenced by a …
planning at the local level through land suitability assessment, which is influenced by a …
Thermal analysis of a building in hot and dry climate: a detailed study
Active cooling is quickly becoming a necessity in hot-dry climates prevailing across large
sections of the world, where the equivalent solar temperature can rise above 70 C in the …
sections of the world, where the equivalent solar temperature can rise above 70 C in the …