Geotechnical Zonation for Safe Urban Growth in Kathmandu Valley

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This study aims to create detailed bearing capacity zonation maps for six municipalities in Kathmandu Valley, focusing on the valley's complex lacustrine geology and rapid urbanization impacts. Utilizing borehole data and SPT N-values, GIS interpolation techniques, alongside PLAXIS 3D numerical modeling, were employed. Results highlight spatial variability in bearing capacities, with lower capacities found centrally and higher in the north. The project contributes by offering crucial zonation...