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  • 3+2 versus 5 : A comparison of the structure of architectural education with reference to course changes at University of Moratuwa 
    Chandrasekara, DP [Conference-Abstract]
    The architectural education system at University of Moratuwa (UOM) was changed to a direct 05 year Bachelor of Architecture degree from the 2003 new entrants. Prior to that, the format of the architectural education at ...
  • A comparison of storage enhancement practices : Case study of two reservoirs in Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka 
    Wijesekera, NTS; Karunaratna, KNC; Nishantha, KGKR [Article-Full-text]
    Sri Lanka's dry zone is studded with nearly 12,500 small tanks built by ancient kings to store rain water for irrigation purposes. Most of them are called minor tanks which cater to land extents less than 80 ha.. Farmers--^nder ...
  • A comprehensive platform for developing rural agriculture 
    Sandakalum, MKDNP; Fernando, BMS; Waidyathilaka, JC; Eranga, KKA; Peiris, MDU; Kulawansa, KADT [Conference-Abstract]
    To achieve sustainable economic growth of the rural agricultural ecosystem, the infusion of information technology (IT) is imperative. Bringing the growth influencing factors such as, the agro information support systems ...
  • A Novel Reclaiming Agent for Ground Rubber Tyre (GRT). Part 1: Property Evaluation of Virgin Natural Rubber (NR)/Novel Reclaimed GRT Blend Compounds 
    Premachandra, BAJK; Edirisinghe, DG; De Silva, MIA [Article-Abstract]
    Use of reclaimed rubber as a component of a blend with virgin rubber or as a replacement for the virgin material in most rubber applications, especially in tyre components, has increased in the recent past. This is due ...
  • A personalized measure of thermal comfort for building controls 
    Daum, D; Haldi, F; Morel, N [Article-Full-text]
    A personalized measure for thermal comfort has been applied for use in combination with smart controls for building automation. Using data from a field study, we first show the superiority of personalized measures for ...
  • A Review on Multi‐Agent systems in micro grid applications 
    Kulasekera, AL; Gopura, RARC; Hemapala, KTMU; Perera, N [Conference-Abstract]
    The applications of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) in electrical power systems are becoming popular due to their inherent benefits such as increased autonomy, reactivity, pro activity and social ability. This paper reviews ...
  • A simplified mathematical model for urban microclimate simulation 
    Yao, R; Luo, Q; Li, B [Article-Full-text]
    Techniques for modelling urban microclimates and urban block surfaces temperatures are desired by urban planners and architects for strategic urban designs at the early design stages. This paper introduces a simplified ...
  • A study on the potential of natural ventilation and cooling for large spaces in subtropical climatic regions 
    Lin, JT; Chuah, YK [Article-Full-text]
    The potential of natural ventilation and cooling due to stack effects was investigated for large spaces with high ceilings. Different opening area ratios with respect to floor area were studied. Parameters of stack effects ...
  • A system for automatic music transcription 
    Abeykoon, H; Kaushalya, T; Akram, N; Weerawarana, S; De Silva, C; Dissanayaka, A [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Music notations can be considered as very important information for musicians as well as for music fans, To recreate music which WOJ heard before, one has to know the musical notes which were included in that music ...
  • Accelerated bridge construction in USA 
    Unknown author [Conference-Full-text]
    Rush hour traffic is a common daily occurrence in the USA. Highway and bridge construction further aggravates the situation. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Departments of Transportation in several states ...
  • Accommodating road accident records in a comprehensive highway management system 
    Bandara, JMSJ; Silva, SA; Rajapaksha, RPGKS [Conference-Abstract]
    It has become important to improve planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and manage road system efficiently. There are number of management systems such as pavement management system, road ...
  • Aesthetics and ethics in engineering: Insights from polanyi 
    Dias, P [Article-Full-text]
    Polanyi insisted that scientific knowledge was intensely personal in nature, though held with universal intent. His insights regarding the personal values of beauty and morality in science are first enunciated. These are ...
  • Affective E learning model for recognising learner emotions 
    Sandanayake, TC; Madurapperuma, AP; Dias, D [Article-Abstract]
    Online learning is commonly accepted as a support tool for educators as well as a medium of delivery of any-time, any-where content of a wide range of study programs to a widely dispersed learner community. Web-based ...
  • Age progressive person-specific 3d model for Sri Lanka 
    Anpaz, AJ; Perera, KKD; Thirunavukkarasu, R; Ajith, C; De Silva, C [Conference-Full-text]
    Face Age Progression is a process of predicting the face of a person with advancing years. Automation of such process with the power of the Computing is one of the huge challenges in the world. This paperexploresautomatic ...
  • Agent based Primary Education Supporting Platform 
    Nanayakkara, MS; Kulawansa, KADT [Conference-Full-text]
    Primary Education is the first step of the compulsory education, it is very vital to acknowledge the importance of primary education. Any primary education system, globally, faces some key problems that cannot be addressed ...
  • Agent technology to model evolvable ontologies 
    Rajakaruna, GM; Saminda, KD; Kumara, HKSRC; Athukorala, PAPR; Wijayaweera, WJLN; Karunananda, AS [Conference-Abstract]
    Ontology is becoming popular as a powerful way to structure the knowledge sources for complex systems. Modeling of evolvable ontologies turns out to be a research challenge for many decades. This paper presents how the ...
  • AI techniques for decision making systems : a survey 
    Buddhika, KT; Jayamanne, DP; Wijegunawardana, PP; Gunasekera, RC; Perera, AS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Accurate Decision Making is a key aspect of a successful business organization. Manual decision making has become exceedingly difficult because of the availability of large data volumes and business complexity. This survey ...
  • Alternative seismic retrofit solutions for a non-ductile R/C structure 
    Unknown author [Conference-Full-text]
    This study deals with the seismic assessment and retrofitting of existing under-designed R/C structures and the issue of selecting effective retrofit solutions is discussed. A displacement based procedure using nonlinear ...
  • Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities 
    Wijerathne, SN; Halwatura, RU [Conference-Full-text]
    Since the last few decades the world population has been increasing in a faster rate. With the increasing population, the needs of the people have also increased. Because of that more people have lean towards to move to ...
  • Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities 
    Wijerathne, N [Conference-Abstract]
    Since the last few decades the world population has been increasing in a faster rate. With the increasing population, the needs of the people have also increased. Because of that more people have lean towards to move to ...