Government of Nepal Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Programme for Nepal

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1 Government of Nepal Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Programme for Nepal (UNDP/ ERRRP-Project: NEP/07/010) Report of the Training Program on Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings / Retrofitting and Recovery Preparedness for Municipal Engineers in Pokhara July 19 22, 2009 In association with Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City and UNDP/ERRRP-Project Prepared By:ll UNDP/ERRRP Project August 2009

2 Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENT... i Executive Summary Training Outline Objective and Purpose of the Training Program Time Duration: Participants Course Design Concept List of Resource Persons Training Proceedings Inauguration Session Expectation Tools and Training Aids Course Methodology Class Lectures Execution Arrangements Feedbacks from the participants / Evaluations Valedictory / Closing Session Output of the Training Appendix A: Detail Course Schedule Appendix B: Participants Details Appendix C: Photographs Appendix D: Participant Attendance Sheet Appendix E: Resource Person Attendance Sheet Appendix F: Registration List in Inauguration Ceremony Appendix G: Training Expectation and Evaluation Sheet Appendix H: Presentation Materials Appendix I: Copy of Certificate... 33

3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to express my gratitude to all those, whose support enabled us to complete the training program on Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings / Retrofitting and Recovery Preparedness for Municipal Engineers in Pokhara and preparing training report for the same. We are grateful to Mr. Suresh Prakash Acharya, National Programme Director, UNDP/ERRRP Project and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works for his presence in opening ceremony of the training program and of course for providing us with suggestions and guidance which have been a valuable conducting training. We would like to take this opportunity to extend sincere thanks to Mr. Masato Ohori, Senior Researcher from Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Ali from Peshawar University, Pakistan, Mr. Hiroshi Imai, Research Specialist, Building Research Institute (BRI), Japan, for their valuable presentations and sharing unsurpassed knowledge of retrofitting technique to the participants We have furthermore to thank Mr. Tilak Poudel, Chief Executive Officer, Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City, Mr. Shyam Jee Bastola, Civil Engineer and focal person of UNDP/ERRRP Project from Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City, Mr. Lekh Bahadur Gurung, Principal of Pokhara Engineering College, municipal members, resource persons, NEA members and participants who has confirmed and supported to go ahead with the training. We would like to thank to municipal technicians and staff for coordinating all necessary activities that facilitated for timely arrangement of the programme We thank UNDP/ERRRP project team for their support on completion of the training programme Chandra Laxmi Hada Project Engineer / Training Coordinator UNDP/ERRRP-Project clhada@errrp.org.np Amrit Man Tuladhar Senior Divisional Engineer Department of Urban Development and Building Construction and National Programme Manager UNDP/ERRRP-Project amritmtuladhar@yahoo.com UNDP/ERRRP Project i

4 Executive Summary Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness (ERRRP) program was initiated by UNDP/BCPR (Bureau of Crisis Prevention and Recovery) with the support of government of Japan. This being a National Implementation (NIM) project of UNDP, the implementation responsibility of the project is Ministry of Physical Planning & Works, Department of Urban Development & Building Construction (DUDBC). Therefore, UNDP/ERRRP project has been continuously strengthening the Earthquake Risk Reduction Management capacity of its selected municipalities in 5 development regions of Nepal since April The project focuses on capacity building programme through training, sensitize people and giving awareness as well as establishing linkages with partners at different levels for earthquake disaster mitigation to transfer the technology of earthquake resistant construction to reduce the impact of potential earthquakes and respond to disasters more effectively in Nepal. The project includes retrofitting of public buildings to disseminate the knowledge that seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity due to earthquakes and for demonstration to communities. With better understanding of seismic demand on structures and with our recent experiences with large earthquakes, the need of seismic retrofitting is well acknowledged. Retrofitting is not simple as new construction, has to work on existing structure without affecting other elements. Retrofitting may also refer to the process of strengthening older buildings in order to make them earthquake resistant. It is important to keep in mind that there is no such thing as an earthquake-proof structure, although seismic performance can be greatly enhanced through proper initial design or subsequent modifications. So before doing the retrofitting works, the training program related to vulnerability assessment, retrofitting and recovery preparedness is planned to organize in one of the program municipalities (Pokhara) where all the 5 municipal engineers were participated. Accordingly, with the joint effort of ERRRP and Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City had conducted the four days training program on Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings / Retrofitting and Recovery Preparedness for 35 numbers of municipal engineers from July 19-22, 2009 in Pokhara. The goal is to protect human life, ensuring that the structure will not collapse upon its occupants or passersby, and that the structure can be safely exited during earthquake. The principal aim of the course is to create awareness about seismic hazards on structural system among the participants and provide basic knowledge on retrofitting design and re-strengthening of structural integrities. UNDP/ERRRP Project 1

5 1.0 Training Outline The Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City and United Nation Development Programme / Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Programme for Nepal jointly organized training program on Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings / Retrofitting and Recovery Preparedness for Municipal Engineers at Hotel Pokhara Grande in Pokhara on July 19-22, A total of 35 participants were attended in the program out of which 1 was female. 2.0 Objective and Purpose of the Training Program The principal aim of the course is to create awareness about seismic hazards on structural system among the participants and provide basic knowledge on retrofitting design and re-strengthening of structural integrities. The objectives of the training programme are: To familiarize with Seismic Vulnerable Assessment / Retrofitting of Buildings Find out the buildings vulnerable against earthquake To familiarize with different options of retrofitting design and select most appropriate option for Masonry and RC Frame building To aware on different available construction technologies for seismic retrofitting. To familiarize with the municipal profile, impact of settlement pattern, land use practice and option in high risk areas of municipalities for recovery preparedness To familiarize with existing government and municipal policies on earthquake risk reduction, preparedness and response hence support for implementation of NBC To share the experiences and research from earthquake prone countries like Japan and Pakistan To make involvement during the actual retrofitting works and help to enhance the theoretical knowledge gained during this training. To institutionalize the training and continuing education on earthquake safe construction 3.0 Time Duration: The duration of the training period was 4 days which held completely from July 19-22, 2009 in Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City. UNDP/ERRRP Project 2

6 4.0 Participants The training was attended by 35 engineers who are engaged in design and construction of buildings in the municipalities. All the participants of the training program were technical persons of varying level. Capacity building and training of engineers of municipal members was called by issuing letter to different concerned departments through Hetauda Municipality and UNDP/ERRRP Project. Participants from Lekhnath Municipality, Biratnagar Sub Metropolitan city, Dhangadhi Municipality, Hetauda Municipality, DUDBC Kathmandu, DUDBC / Kaski Divisional Office, DUDBC / Kailali Divisional Office, DUDBC / Surkhet Divisional Office, DUDBC / Morang Divisional Office, BTRTC/DUDBC - Hetauda, Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City, Pokhara Valley Town Development Committee, NEA Pokhara Regional Center and Engineering Colleges, Institute of Engineering, and Consultants / Designers from Pokhara were attended. Out of 35 participants, 1 was female participants and rests 34 were men attended the programme. In covering the gender issues, Bhramin = 14, Kshetris = 12, Janjati = 8, and Madhesi = 2 were attended in the program. A list of participants and their details has been attached in Appendix B. 5.0 Course Design Concept According to the field visit and municipal level meeting in 5 programme municipalities, the participants of meeting felt the necessary of various training and awareness programme on earthquake risk reduction and preparedness. From the discussion with municipal technicians and staffs, the focal persons of UNDP/ERRRP Project filled up the training need assessment form and prioritize trainings accordingly. On the basis of that need assessment and further discussions with focal persons and request from the municipality, we analyzed the need of trainings for engineers and architects on Vulnerability Assessment of Buildings / Retrofitting and Recovery Preparedness. In the past experiences several destructive earthquakes caused extensive damage to lives and property. Learning from the past and recent earthquakes, reinforced concrete as well as masonry structures should be designed according to the requirements of the state of art of earthquake engineering. In general most of the existing structures particularly non-engineered as well as engineered structures merely by suffer severe damages during earthquake. For a seismically UNDP/ERRRP Project 3

7 vulnerable country like Nepal, to mitigate the problems due to pre and post disaster, retrofit and re-strengthening of structural integrity is now quite essential. With this aim and objectives, the training will be provided by the experts from Japan, Pakistan and Nepal. The course has covered in such a way that will increase awareness and enhance the theoretical knowledge on vulnerability assessment, seismic retrofitting and recovery preparedness. The course covered the technique to find out the buildings vulnerable against earthquake, different options of safe construction design and retrofitting technique. The course also covers the municipal earthquake vulnerability profile and recovery preparedness including the plan of program municipalities studied by the consultant. Participants are trained for the effective implementation of retrofitting technique focusing on earthquake resistant design of buildings to promote economic, safe house building aimed at reducing human losses from natural disasters like earthquakes. 6.0 List of Resource Persons The technical and overall coordination was provided by Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar, Senior Divisional Engineer, DUDBC / National Programme Manager, UNDP/ERRRP Project and Ms. Chandra Laxmi Hada, Project Engineer and Training Coordinator of UNDP/ERRRP Project. The Resource Persons for the training program were: S. No Resource Person / Speaker Designation /Organization 1. Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar Senior Divisional Engineer, DUDBC / National Programme Manager, UNDP/ERRRP Project 2. Mr. Manohar Raj Rajbhandari Managing Director, MRB & Associates 3. Mr. Deepak Manandhar Civil Engineer, MRB & Associates 4. Mr. Ram Bahadur Shrestha Managing Director, BDA Nepal (P.) Limited 5. Mr. Anish Joshi Managing Director, Genesis Consultancy 6. Dr. Jib Raj Pokharel Professor, Institute of Engineering, NCDM 7. Mr. Ajay Chandra Lal Civil Engineer / Urban Planner, NCDM 8. Mr. Hiroshi Imai Research Specialist, Building Research Institute (BRI), Japan 9. Mr. Masato Ohori Senior Researcher, Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC), Kobe, Japan 10. Dr. Qaisar Ali Professor /Director, Peshawar University, Pakistan UNDP/ERRRP Project 4

8 7.0 Training Proceedings 7.1 Inauguration Session At Inauguration, Mr. Purna Bahadur Gurung, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City, Mr. Suresh Prakash Acharya, Joint Secretary, MoPPW and National Program Director of UNDP/ERRRRP Project, Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar, Senior Division Engineer of DUDBC and National Program Manager of UNDP/ERRRRP Project, Ms. Chandra Laxmi Hada, Project Engineer and Training Coordinator of UNDP/ERRRP Project, Mr. Lekh Bahadur Gurung, Principal of Pokhara Engineering College, Chairman of NEA Pokhara Regional center and Chairman of Society of Engineering Consultants (SECON), Mr. Masato Ohori, Senior Researcher from Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC), Kobe, Japan, Prof. Dr. Qaisar Ali from Peshawar University, Pakistan Mr. Hiroshi Imai, Research Specialist, Building Research Institute (BRI), Japan, Mr. Narayan Silwal, Leutinant Colonel, Mr. Krishna Prasad Nepal, Chief of Irrigation Department, Mr. Shyam Jee Bastola, Civil Engineer- PSMC and Focal Person of UNDP/ERRRP Project, Participants and Media persons were attended. Ms. Chandra Laxmi Hada facilitated the master of ceremony and delivered welcome address to the participants. Speaking at the program Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar highlighted the training objectives and gave the brief information of ERRRP Project. He mentioned about the important of the retrofitting training and recovery preparedness after earthquake. The training program was started lighting the Panas by chief guest, Mr. Suresh Prakash Acharya. Mr. Lekh Bahadur Gurung said the Nepal National Building Code (NBC) was established in 1994 and was enacted only in But the implementation is limited to a few municipalities only. This is because of the lack of public awareness, lack of institutional mechanism for implementation and insufficient capacity of implementing authorities. Engineers are directly responsible for safety, health and welfare of the people. He insisted to implement NBC as soon as possible. UNDP/ERRRP Project 5

9 Mr. Masato Ohori explained about the reason of his visit in Nepal as a technical assistance. He acknowledged that ADRC invited Prof. Qaisal Ali and Mr. Hiroshi Imai for the pull down test of existing building situated in Bhainsepati, Lalitpur to check vulnerability and weakness. Mr. Narayan Silwal stressed that the basic infrastructures of urban areas are really pathetic. The soil bearing capacity of Pokhara Valley seems weak so through this training significant output is expected from the training. Prof. Dr. Qaisar Ali felt our country Nepal is same like his country Pakistan with same culture and people. He has shared the different buildings retrofitted in Pakistan and Japan and the results of it. Mr. Suresh Prakash Acharya expressed that capacity building of institutions and local bodies are really necessary. He shared that disaster is in 3 phases viz. Pre disaster, during disaster and post disaster. Retrofitting is not simple as new construction and completely new technology that has to work on existing structure without affecting other elements. He has expected from the participants that get idea and enhance knowledge through training and disseminate information whatever learned to others. 7.2 Expectation The participants were requested to fill-in their expectation from the training program in the Training Expectation Sheet before starting the technical session. Upon completion of the fill-in process, the forms were collected and a rapid review of their expectation was made by the resource persons and the training coordinator so that their request could be accommodated in the training course at the time of training itself. Findings on the expectations of the participants are that they were desirous to have knowledge on the following topics as expressed by them in the Training Expectation Sheet : Knowledge on earthquake vulnerability in world and Nepal, Retrofitting technology and techniques Information of preparedness for earthquake disasters Information of vulnerability assessment of buildings to local level UNDP/ERRRP Project 6

10 Share and gain knowledge and experiences from foreign instructors who are specialist in earthquake resistant design buildings Share knowledge gained by the training to others in different field Familiar with the seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings Acquire knowledge regarding vulnerability assessment of buildings / retrofitting of existing building Gain idea about disaster preparedness Share idea from case studies of the experts. Vulnerability assessment in urban as well as rural areas Cost occurs in retrofitting work. Sharing of experiences from experts and how to implement building code of Nepal. After quick review of the expectations from the participants, the resource persons reported to the trainees that most of the topics have already been included in the training course. However, since the course is a basic level one to familiarize with seismic vulnerable assessment / retrofitting of buildings, find out the buildings vulnerable against earthquake, familiarize with different options of retrofitting design and select most appropriate option for Masonry and RC Frame building and aware on different available construction technologies for seismic retrofitting, it would not be possible to accommodate in detail design in such training. 7.3 Tools and Training Aids The photocopy of the handouts / Reading Materials, ERRRP bag, Note Copy, required stationeries and IEC materials were provided before starting the class lectures. The photocopy of the handouts was distributed to participants for reference. 7.4 Course Methodology The format of the teaching was basically power point presentation by the resource person followed by interactive discussion in each session. Lectures / Presentations Case studies UNDP/ERRRP Project 7

11 o Retrofitting Building at Biratnagar, Hetauda, Pokhara, Surkhet, Dhangadhi and some other project o Municipal Earthquake Vulnerability Profile and Recovery Preparedness EQ Vulnerability Profiles of Pokhara, Dhangadhi and Hetauda Question/Answer Sharing of Experiences from Japan, Pakistan and Nepal The lectures were followed as per the training schedule by the resource persons. (Refer Annex A) 7.5 Class Lectures Day 1: July 19, 2009 In the first session of the first day of the workshop, the participants were introduced to Course overview, objective of the training and brief about ERRRP project. Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar from UNDP/ERRRP project gave the deliberation on Concept of Seismic Strengthening / Retrofitting of Building Seismic Strengthening Why Seismic Retrofitting Retrofit or Reconstruct Why buildings fail in an earthquake? Steps for identification of Deficiency o Site Visit & collection of data o Load path check, Soft storey o Mass irregularities, Short column o RC jacketing of column o Addition of new structural element Seismic Strengthening method o Retrofitting strategies and measures Case studies of Seismic Retrofitting UNDP/ERRRP Project 8

12 Mr. Hiroshi Imai from Building Research Institute (BRI), Japan deliberated on: Safe Construction Design and Retrofitting Techniques (Bridge between Engineering Research and Construction Works) The most of life loss in past earthquake has occurred due to the collapse of buildings in Bhuj, India 2001, Bam, Iran 2003, Kashmir, Pakistan 2004, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2006 Type of masonry structure Socio-Economic considerations for seismic safety of buildings Building behavior during Earthquake The full scale shaking table test in NIED, JAPAN o 1st experiment: 2007 Pakistan model in Japan o Examples: Demo-Model in Bam, IRAN o Strengthening Method: Example: Construction in Bam, Iran, Nepal and India Prof. Dr. Qaisar Ali from Peshawar University, Pakistan deliberated on Case Studies on Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures Brief Introduction of EEC o Existing facilities at the center Research at EEC o Research on stone masonry, research on timber frame dhajji, research on brick masonry, quasi-static test on masonry walls and training/awareness Basic concept of Retrofitting o Simple repair, retrofitting repair, strengthening vs retrofitting and retrofitting techniques Steps in a Standard Retrofitting exercise o Structural damage assessment, design of retrofitting scheme and execution of work Case Studies o Jinnah Dental Hospital AJK, funded by UNDP o Schools in Iran, funded by Japan o Tohid School Bam, Kerman School Kerman, Jiroft School, Tehran o DHQ Hospital Swabi Pak, funded by GOP and Guest House Batagram Pak, funded by SDC UNDP/ERRRP Project 9

13 Mr. Manohar Raj Bhandari from MRB & Associates consultant presented on: Qualitative Building Assessment of Vulnerable Buildings Methodologies of building assessment Steps in qualitative assessment Major building types Fragility curve Vulnerability factors identification Damage grade and Specification of relative safety Quantitative Assessment of Vulnerable Buildings Qualitative assessment to be performed prior to Quantitative assessment for further evaluation on deficiencies identified in qualitative assess Day 2: July 20, 2009 On the second day of the workshop, the session were started from Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar from UNDP/ERRRP project gave the deliberation on Seismic Evaluation of Building: International Practice Evaluation procedure studied FEMA 310 procedure NZDC procedure UNIDO procedure EUROCODE 8 procedure Force levels for strength checks Global versus component levels Seismic evaluation procedure Preliminary evaluation Mr. Masato Ohori, Senior Researcher from Asian Disaster Reduction Center, Kobe, Japan presented on Lessons Learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Japan And About the Importance of Quality Management at the Construction Site Overview of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake UNDP/ERRRP Project 10

14 Amount of damage in Hyogo (direct damage) Collapsed Houses o Emergency response Rescue, Removing the debris, Providing Shelters, Early restoration of lifeline The Reconstruction Plan: Hyogo Phoenix Plan About the Importance of Quality Management at the Construction Site Pakistan Earthquake - M 7.6, Sichuan, China, Great Earthquake Transition of Disaster in the World o What is the Disaster Risk? Specific Character of the field Construction Focus Points: Raw Materials o Water, Coarse Aggregate, Fine Aggregate (Sand), Cement, Steel Bar and o Workmanship at Site (Earth work, Excavation for the Foundation, Form work, Concrete work, Workers: Engineers and Inspectors Economic Losses Due to Natural Disasters Disaster Risk Management Circle Benefit of Quality Management Mr. Manohar Raj Bhandari from MRB & Associates presented on: Fundamental Concepts and Philosophy of Earthquake Resistant Design Ordinary loads design vs. earthquake load design Earthquake proof vs. earthquake resistant construction Philosophy of earthquake resistant design Defining earthquake load Earthquake Resistant Elements Basics of Earthquake- Resistant Design of Masonry Houses Configuration Plan Shapes Long Narrow Buildings Large Doors and Windows Openings Close to Corners Openings in Brick Walls UNDP/ERRRP Project 11

15 Retrofitting Options for Masonry Houses Improving the configuration: Stiffness Improving the wall-floor/ roof connection Floor/ Roof Bracing Improving the Wall Integrity, Strength and Ductility Splint and Bandage System for Retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Mr. Anish Joshi from Genesis Consultant presented on: Municipal Earthquake Vulnerability Profile and Recovery Preparedness An Overview Earthquake hazard in program municipalities (Hetauda, Pokhara, Dhangadhi) Objectives of Earthquake Vulnerability Profile Overview of Methodology for preparation of Earthquake Vulnerability Profiles Recommendations for Earthquake Preparedness and Response Institutional framework Disaster Preparedness and Response Framework (DPRF) Day 3: July 21, 2009 On the third day of the training, the session were started from Prof Dr. Jiba Raj Pokharel and Ajay Chandra Lal from NCDM presented on Municipal Policies on Earthquake Risk Reduction Response Preparedness Background Policy polices linked with municipal activities Cycles of risk reduction o preparedness o rescue and relief o reconstruction and rehabilitation Municipal Regulatory Policies o Building Bye Laws of Municipalities o Process of Issuing permit for building construction including the form UNDP/ERRRP Project 12

16 Draft Policy on Disaster Management National Strategy for Disaster Management Options and Amendments for better Policies on o Planning Regulation, Building Bylaws, Building Permit Form, Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building Mr. Manohar Raj Bhandari from MRB & Associates presented on: Retrofitting Options and Design of RC Building Basic Concepts Increasing their seismic capacity o Increasing stiffness, strength and ductility, reducing irregularity Reducing their seismic response o Energy dissipation devices, reducing mass, base isolation Options for Retrofitting of RC Buildings o Jacketing, RC shear Walls and Steel braces Exercise: Retrofitting Design for RCC Building Photographs and Design Drawings of Five Municipalities Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan City- Ward Office Building (ward no. 3) Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City - Fire Brigade (ward no. 8) Hetauda Municipality - Store Building, Ward Office Building at Bus park (ward no. 10) Birendranagar Municipality- Shree Krishna Higher Secondary School (ward no. 18) Dhangadi Municipality-Tri Nagar High School Mr. Anish Joshi from Genesis Consultant presented on: Municipal Earthquake Vulnerability Profile and Recovery Preparedness EQ Vulnerability Profiles of Pokhara and Hetauda Geology and EQ scenario of Hetauda Estimated vulnerable buildings and population at risk in Hetauda Available open spaces for evacuation in Hetauda Geology and EQ scenarios of Pokhara Estimated vulnerable buildings and population at risk in Hetauda UNDP/ERRRP Project 13

17 Available open spaces for evacuation in Pokhara Application of GIS for Preparedness and Response Planning Municipal Earthquake Vulnerability Profile and Recovery Preparedness Methodology Overview Earthquake Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Mapping elements at risk-methodology of mapping and enumerating buildings, important infrastructures, road networks and open spaces Seismic hazard assessment geological study, study of earthquake scenarios, peak ground acceleration and Modified Mercalli Intensity analysis and GIS modelling Vulnerability analysis of elements are risk o Photo Feature of enumerated vulnerable buildings and structural cause of vulnerability o Geological and liquefaction scenario of Pokhara and Hetauda o Earthquake hazard scenario of Pokhara and Hetauda o EQ vulnerability scenarios of Pokhara and Hetauda (estimated vulnerable buildings and population at risk) Day 4: July 22, 2009 The fourth day started with the deliberations from Mr. Manohar Raj Bhandari and Deepak Manandhar from MRB & Associates presented on: Construction Process and Technologies for Retrofitting Retrofitting of RC Buildings Retrofitting of Large Masonry House (Brick Masonry) Retrofitting of Masonry House (Brick Masonry) Retrofitting of Masonry House (Stone Masonry) Experience Sharing of Retrofitting Technology Bhaktapur School Free Chhettrapati Clinic, Kathmandu Residential Building, Bhutan UNDP/ERRRP Project 14

18 International Committee of Red Cross Building, Kathmandu Oriental Apartment, Kathmandu UNDP Annex 1 Building, Pulchowk Before the initiation of the closing ceremony, participants were given the feedback form and requested to submit them after filling-in their comments & suggestions. At the end of the day, closing ceremony was held together with certificate distribution to all participants from the chair-person. 8.0 Execution Arrangements Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Ministry of Local development, UNDP/ERRRP project executed the programme in collaboration with Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City. Additionally the UNDP/ERRRP Project provide support to strengthen the institutional, administrative, technical system for earthquake vulnerability reduction. The Municipality provided support for the successful implementation of the programme. 9.0 Feedbacks from the participants / Evaluations Evaluations sheets for all participants were distributed for the evaluation of whole training programs. The section of training evaluation has seven main headings: topics covered, training schedule, resource persons, exercise during training, training venue, participation from trainees and logistics arrangement. (Refer Annex G) The evaluation analysis has done and shown in chart for clear as per the evaluation sheet filled it up by the participants. Here are some of the feedbacks after filling-in their sheet: UNDP/ERRRP Project 15

19 Municipal Engineers in Pokharaa Sub Metropolitan City Chart 1: Topics Covered Topics Covered 6% 7% 16% 71% Excellent Very Good Good satisfactory After the analysis of evaluation sheet, the chart shows 71% of the participants felt that topics covered during training was very good, 16 % good, 7% excellent and 6 % satisfactory. Chart 2: Training Schedule Training Schedule 3% 23% 26% 48% Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory The participants found the training schedule was 48% very good, 26% good, 23% excellent and 3% satisfactory. Chart 3: Resource Persons Presentations from Resource Persons 0% 29% 23% Excellent Very Good Good 48% Satisfactory The participants felt that the overall presentations done by the respective resource persons were 48% very good, 29% good and 23% excellent. UNDP/ ERRRP Project 16

20 Municipal Engineers in Pokharaa Sub Metropolitan City Chart 4: Exercise during Training 39% Exercise During Training 3% 16% Excellent Very Good The participants felt that the overall exercise done during training were 42% good, 39% satisfactory, 16% good and 3% 42% Good Satisfactory excellent Chart 5: Participation from Trainees Participation from Trainees 3% 19% 23% 55% Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory The participants felt that the overall participation from trainees during training felt that 55% very good, 23% excellent, 19% good and 3% satisfactory. Chart 6: Training Venue Training Venue 3% 56% of the participants felt training venue was excellent, 41% very good 41% 56% Excellent Very Good Good and 3% good Satisfactory UNDP/ ERRRP Project 17

21 Municipal Engineers in Pokharaa Sub Metropolitan City Chart 7: Logistics Arrangement Logistics Arrangement 19% 39% 42% Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory The logistics arrangement provided by the organizers was found to be 42% very good, 39% excellent and 19% good from the participants view. Here are some of the extra comments & suggestions after filling-in their sheet: One of the best training Logistic and technical support during training program was found good. Sharing of experiences from Japan and Pakistan found to be very useful. Participants were really curious on earthquake vulnerability profile and recovery preparedness plan of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City, Hetaudaa Municipality and Dhangadhi Municipality Participants were aware on retrofitting design of masonry building and RCC Buildings. Suggested to provide such level of training for policy makers, planner, political parties, NGO s, INGOs etc, Need of continuation of such training in future Training need to be given for B.E final year and I.E final year students who are mainly involved in the construction site supervision works Provide such training jointly organised by Nepal Engineers Association of local centre and main institutions This kind of evaluation system is good practice it makes next training more realistic Expected that such program will be continued in future. Such messages should be disseminated from one person to another Training program was good. Need to add field work in training. This training programme is very much beneficial to DUDBC engineers. This programme helps to retrofit and preserve the existing vulnerable government buildings. UNDP/ ERRRP Project 18

22 It was obviously quite good but time was limited. So the training program should cover a longer time. To disseminate this knowledge to targeted community, such trainings should be organised to village and ward level with suitable course. Training was good. Resource Persons were also excellent. Such types of training should be conducted in every year to make update about latest development. Actually this program is very fruitful for engineers. Such type of training program should be given more engineers in the days to come. Thank you so much for providing opportunity to know about earthquake and retrofitting technique After the overview of those evaluation sheets, the training program was found to be fruitful in many ways for the participants. Despite the wide range of the participants, their active participation, keen interest and finally their satisfaction shows that the training program was successful Valedictory / Closing Session The valedictory session attended by Mr. Tilak Poudel, Chief Executive Officer PSMC, Mr. Amrit Man Tuladhar, Senior Division Engineer of DUDBC and National Program Manager of UNDP/ERRRRP Project, Ms. Chandra Laxmi Hada, Project Engineer and Training Coordinator of UNDP/ERRRP Project, Mr. Lekh Bahadur Gurung, Principal of Pokhara Engineering College, Chairman of NEA Pokhara Regional center and Chairman of Society of Engineering Consultants (SECON), Mr. Masato Ohori, Senior Researcher from Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC), Japan, Mr. Shyam Jee Bastola, Civil Engineer of PSMC and Focal Person of UNDP/ERRRP Project, Mr. Manohar Raj Rajbhandari, Senior Structure Engineer / Expert, MRB & Associates, Mr. Ram Bahadur Shrestha, Civil Engineer / Expert, MRB & Associates, Mr. Anish Joshi, Civil Engineer / Expert, Genesis Consultancy, Municipal Section Chief, ERRRP project members and Participants Mr. Shyam Jee Bastola shared the information about earlier trainings already conducted in Pokhara through ERRRP project. This retrofitting training is completely new to him and need to UNDP/ERRRP Project 19

23 work on existing buildings. He even gave thanks to resource persons for their deliverable presentations. Mr. Baburam Bhandari as a participant expressed that we got an opportunity to be the part of this training and course contents are very beneficial and practical. He even mentioned that resource person s presentations are really influential and sharing experiences from Japan and Pakistan are very useful to them. Mr. Ohm Sharma as a participant said what they learned from short period of training is valuable but not sufficient and likes to continue further courses in coming days. Our society is far behind about the occurrence of earthquake and there is a big question that who is going to help in this retrofitting technology. Mr. Lekh Bahadur Gurung mentioned that he is really glad to hear the 3 subject focused training viz. vulnerability, retrofitting and recovery preparedness. He said that to use this retrofitting technology, we need to learn from the past, see the future and act in present. When there is an action, there is an act. He is very hopeful from the participants that what you learn from the training will act on the field. Mr. Masato Ohori expressed that he has a strong impression from Nepali Participants. They are very intelligent and keen on learning. He shared that this is his first visit in Pokhara and found really beautiful. He found that many buildings seem to be good from outside in Pokhara. He suggested that power is needed to control over the workers so as to make quality building construction for safer communities. Mr. Ram Bahadur Shrestha expressed that policy workers need to focus on tax rebate on earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings. He said that there is a need of bank that provides interest subsidies giving loan for the house owner. He gave thanks to organizers and participants. Ms. Chandra Laxmi Hada shared the ERRRP project includes retrofitting of public buildings to disseminate the knowledge that seismic retrofitting is the modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion or soil failure due to earthquake and for demonstration to communities. She even stressed that it is important to keep in mind that there is no such thing as an earthquake proof structures, although seismic performance can be greatly UNDP/ERRRP Project 20

24 enhanced through proper initial design or subsequent modifications. Lastly she mentioned that for a seismically vulnerable country like Nepal, to mitigate the problems due to pre and post disaster, retrofit and re-strengthening of structural integrity is now quite essential. She hopes that all the participants will involve during the actual retrofitting works in 5 municipalities and help to enhance the theoretical knowledge gained during this training. The certificate distribution was carried out by Chief Executive Officer of Pokhara Sub Metropolitan City. Mr. Tilak Poudel started with welcoming Mr. Masato Ohori from Japan and wishing safe departure too. He gave thanks to participants for good participation. As Nepal is prone to earthquake, he insisted the earthquake resistant design need to be adopted and engineers are responsible to it. All the human beings existed on earth are capable and he gave the example of Japanese technology. He encourages all the participants that learning is never ending and whatever learned try to implement. This is one of the sophisticated training and we all are responsible for development of nation. Lastly he wished for safe and happy journey and gave thanks to UNDP/ERRRP Project. In closing session, Mr. Purna Bahadur Gurung facilitated the master of ceremony. UNDP/ERRRP Project 21

25 11.0 Output of the Training Upon completion of the training course, 35 participants from different municipalities Were familiarized with general procedures for retrofitting technique as well as restrengthening techniques of Masonry and RC Frame buildings Were trained for listing different options of seismic retrofitting of Masonry and RC Frame house Were aware on different available construction technologies for seismic retrofitting and familiar with different options of retrofitting and can select options for masonry and R.C frame buildings Were trained for earthquake resistant design of buildings, seismic rehabilitation of existing buildings Build capacity to guide and supervise to masons and contractors for seismic retrofitting works of existing unsafe building. Were familiarized with municipal earthquake vulnerability profile and recovery preparedness and overall knowledge on vulnerability assessment. Were familiarized with impact of settlement pattern, land use practice and option in high risk areas of municipalities for recovery preparedness Were familiarized with existing government and municipal policies on earthquake risk reduction, preparedness and response hence support for implementation of NBC UNDP/ERRRP Project 22

26 Appendix A: Detail Course Schedule UNDP/ERRRP Project 23

27 Appendix B: Participants Details UNDP/ERRRP Project 24

28 Appendix C: Photographs Inaugural Session of the Training Class Lectures UNDP/ERRRP Project 25

29 Field Visit to School UNDP/ERRRP Project 26

30 Closing Session UNDP/ERRRP Project 27

31 Appendix D: Participant Attendance Sheet UNDP/ERRRP Project 28

32 Appendix E: Resource Person Attendance Sheet UNDP/ERRRP Project 29

33 Appendix F: Registration List in Inauguration Ceremony UNDP/ERRRP Project 30

34 Appendix G: Training Expectation and Evaluation Sheet UNDP/ERRRP Project 31

35 Appendix H: Presentation Materials UNDP/ERRRP Project 32

36 Appendix I: Copy of Certificate UNDP/ERRRP Project 33

37 For further information please contact: AMRIT MAN TULADHAR Senior Divisional Engineer / National Programme Manager Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Programme for Nepal (UNDP/ERRRP-Project:NEP/07/010) Department of Urban Development and Building Construction Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, NEPAL Ph: (977 1) Fax: (977 1) G.P.O. Box No , Kathmandu, NEPAL amritmtuladhar@yahoo.com website: UNDP/ERRRP Project 34