Browsing by Author "Mallawaarachchi, RS"

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Development of disaster resistant built environments with commonly used building materials in Sri Lanka

Mallawaarachchi, RS [Thesis-Abstract]

At present, sustainable building construction practices are actively promoted. One of the key strategies that can enhance the degree of sustainability is creating built environments that can last a very long time when very ...
Flexural strength of compressed stabilized earth masonry materials

Jayasinghe, C; Mallawaarachchi, RS [Article-Full-text]

The flexural strength of masonry, which can be defined both parallel and perpendicular to bed joints, is an important strength parameter especially in lightly loaded walls. Due to scarcity of conventional masonry materials ...
The effects of cyclones, tsunami and earthquakes on built environments and strategies for reduced damage

Mallawaarachchi, RS; Jayasinghe, C [Article-Abstract]

There is a general belief that Sri Lanka is in a disaster free zone. However, frequent cyclone warnings and earthquake tremors over the past few decades and the December 2004 Tsunami show that this belief may no longer be ...

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