Population living in different types of houses in Bhutan (Urban)

Others; 34.00%

Traditional house;
66.00%

Population living in different types of houses in Bhutan (Rural)

Others; 17.00%

Traditional house;
83.00%
 Damaged structures 2009 and 2011 earthquake(Mangitude:6.1 and 6.9)
600

500

400

300

200

100

0
Administrative (Dzongs) Buildings Government Offices Monasteries
Number of buildings daaged by 2009 Earthquake Column1
Inspection of Mechanical properties of structural materials

Assessment of Structural vulnerability and safety

Working out the retrofitting scheme

Design of retrofitting construction drawings

Inspection during construction and acceptance

checking after retrofitting
 Retrofitting of rammed earth
structures

Strategic
Planning

Collection of documents and physical evidences

Structural assessment
Architectural assessment
Prepare drawing
Design of missing structures
Replacement of damaged features Evaluation Assessment of condition
Cause analysis
Visual inspection
Desirable Repair of immediate nature Diagnosis

Necessary

substantial Identify the deviation from original structure

Moderate Minor

Remove damaged features and replace missing features Repair

Protect and maintain material and features

Recreate and replace features extensively or complete reconstruction

Retain and preserve the structure

Increase total expected life of the structure