Deep space missions require self-deployable structures built of ultra-thin materials which can be carried to space in a limited space. Therefore, a growing demand for ultra-thin woven composites has been identified in ...

Understanding the behaviour between the interface of soil and concrete structures has a significant role when considering stability and the capacity of geotechnical structures such as shallow foundations, deep foundations, ...

The Construction Industry (CI) is a vital sector that continually seeks to enhance productivity and profitability, facing distinct challenges compared to other industries. Amidst global trends emphasising the integration ...

Soil bioengineering combines plants' root systems to prevent erosion and stabilise slopes, offering sustainable, nature-based solutions for environmental restoration. Shear strength evaluation of soil bioengineering is ...

Low-rise buildings are susceptible to damage from factors like poor design or construction quality, inadequate supervision, improper drainage, problems due to the soil condition, and adverse climatic conditions. In certain ...

Converting existing sloped roofs to green roofs in Sri Lanka poses challenges due to limited options and costly modifications. This research aims to overcome these barriers by developing a modular roof tile system that ...

The behavior of multi-material layered systems that are subjected to high velocity impacts such as blast and impact is currently a topic of interest. This study investigates the impact-induced stress wave propagation through ...

This study seeks to develop an index which estimates the environmental suitability of selected wall elements. The wall elements in consideration are brick work with both side plastering, cement block work without plastering, ...

Synthetic fibre blended fabric offcuts generated from textile industry are considered as waste and currently incinerated in cement kilns. Utilisation of textile waste in development of cement based product was focused ...

One of the most significant concerns of humankind has been the provision of adequate quantities and quality of water. Unfortunately, modern water distribution networks are complex and challenging to manage due to increased ...