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  • Water treatment using sludge blanket clarifiers 
    Nithini, TAS; Rathnayake, N [Conference-Full-text]
    A sludge blanket clarifer is a treatment unit combining flocation and upward flow sedimentation, which is more efficient compared to the conventional sedimentation tank. It has the abiltiy to treat the water at a faster ...
  • Waterway transportation – an alternative mode for reducing the urban traffic congestion (a case study of Colombo City area) 
    Senavirathne, SWMP; De Silva, PCP; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]
    The waterway transportation specifically as an inland transportation system has been providing many solutions for improving the functioning of urban logistics. (Taniguchi, Nemoto 2008) The following study was carried out ...
  • We care : online disease tracker system 
    Jayatissa, N [Conference-Full-text]
    The Online Diseases Tracker System is an online web application which intends to help the people with selfdiagnosis or self-triage by means of using an algorithm. After analyzing the symptoms, the system provides the ...
  • A Wearable Device for Clove Pluckers to Protect Their Health While Ensuring Them To Make Their Job Easy and Quick in a Secure Manner. 
    Pathirana, H [Conference-Abstract]
    Sri Lanka is the fourth clove exporting country from the world. As a country which have the original clove specie exporting amount should be increased more than this. There are several issues effecting on the efficiency ...
  • Web 2.0 technologies as tools for distance learning 
    Murugamoorthy, M; Panditha, A; Pathiranage, ADLV; Sandamal, LC; Weerasinghe, PSL; Wijesiri, TIII [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper provides an analysis of the current status in enabling distance learning via web highlights its limitations and problems.
  • Weighted Plasticity Index (WPI) as a screening tool for quality control measures 
    Kannangara, KDIU [Conference-Abstract]
    Expansive soils are one of the most problematic materials in road construction. Soil expansiveness is generally assessed by the Plasticity Index (PI) test. But PI test discards the fraction coarser than the 425μm test sieve ...
  • What differentiates a smart city? a comparison with a basic city 
    Samarakkody, AL; Kulatunga, U; Bandara, HMND [Conference-Full-text]
    Distinctive nature of the problems a city holds, baptise a “smart city”, which is a term, at the same time, is blamed for being befogged. Although defining the term “a smart city” is worth taking a risk, the maturity of ...
  • What does developing lean capacity mean? 
    Ranadewa, KATO; Sandanayake, YG; Siriwardena, M [Conference-Full-text]
    There has been an increase in lean implementation in the construction industry during last few decades, but the progress has been hampered by several barriers. This is due to evidence that suggest the misconceptions regarding ...
  • Why is the ipad popular? 
    Abeyweera, AL; Amarasinghe, GN; De Silva, MDH; Jenanamhan, Y; Rathnayake, RMS [Conference-Full-text]
    Apple is more than just an induct they are innovators at their very core. They don't modified their technology or the technology of their competitors they invent technology. The apple products are sleek, stylish and are ...
  • Win-win settlement: applicability of negotiation principles for dispute negotiations in construction projects 
    Baduge, S; Jayasena, HS [Conference-Full-text]
    Effective resolution of dispute is always helpful for sustainable construction practices. However, it is experienced that parties continuously failing to reach settlements in an effective and efficient manner. Although ...
  • Wind effects on low-rise buildings due to surrounding trees 
    Lakmal, GLS; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    This study is aimed to understand the wind effects on low-rise buildings due to the surrounding trees. Windstorms are responsible for most of the damage to low rise buildings from natural hazards, in many parts of the ...
  • Wind resource assesment and turbine selection: case study for Mannar, Sri Lanka 
    Kalpage, KMT; Peiris, KRD; Perera, KAIRP; Siriwardana, MGCI; Lidula, NWA; Wickramarathna, MTAP [Conference-Full-text]
    In deploying a large scale wind power plant, there are several aspects that have to be assessed. Among them the initial site screening for wind power plants, wind data assessment and proper selection of wind turbines are ...
  • Wireless power transmission for multiple devices 
    Chanaka, AKK; Jayawardhana, GC; Lionel, LHTD; Bolonne, SRA [Conference-Full-text]
    Wireless power transfer can make an extraordinary change in the field of the electrical engineering which eliminates the use of conventional copper cables and current carrying wires. In this paper, we present the concept ...
  • Wireless power transmission in concrete using cylindrical dielectric resonator antennas 
    Sabrin, S; Salama, R; Liyanapathirana, R [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper investigates the capability of wireless power transmission (WPT) in a concrete medium using Cylindrical Dielectric Resonator Antennas (CDRAs). Two dualband (2.4 GHz and 5.7 GHz) CDRAs were modelled; one ...
  • Work stress of facilities managers in the Sri Lankan context 
    Vishnupriya, G; Disaratna, PAPVDS; Wimalasena, NN; Weerasinghe, RPNP; Rathnayake, RMNU [Conference-Full-text]
    Work stress has become a global phenomenon in modern day workplaces. Sri Lankan organisations is no exception and Facilities Managers are increasingly encountering stress issues relating to work day by day. Facilities ...
  • Worker awareness of workmen’s compensation in the Sri Lankan construction industry 
    Wanigasekara, NA; Dissanayake, TL; Ridmika, KDH [Conference-Full-text]
    Work-related injuries and illnesses are common in the construction industry, which can lead to deaths, injuries or disabilities (temporary or permanent) to the workers and Workmen’s Compensation Ordinance (WCO), deal ...
  • Workers’ behaviour towards noise pollution control on construction sites 
    Kaluarachchi, MS; Waidyasekara, KGAS; Rameezdeen, R [Conference-Full-text]
    Noise pollution is a noticeable hazard in construction sites, which can cause severe damage to the health and safety of workers and the neighbouring community. Number of studies have investigated control measures for ...
  • World Building and Base Character Design For Kittumsverse 
    Sansika, S [Conference-Abstract]
    This project is about creating a Metaverse space for Kittums with a link to NFTs, where the buyers or users can experience the virtual space of Kittumsverse. World—building techniques are used in the project to develop ...
  • World towards biomimic structures for better design and efficiency: a review 
    Ifan, MA; Swetha, N; Manisha, L; Pasupuleti, VDK [Conference-Abstract]
    Biomimicry is the understanding of the structures and architecture that are inspired by natural form, processes, and ecosystems to create a more sustainable environment. Mankind is looking for answers to sustainability ...
  • Xpernal 1.0 – student grade performance analyzer 
    Arachchi, DDMM [Conference-Full-text]
    Making decisions by analyzing data is very common in all aspects. Similarly, in universities also, students and lecturers want to analyze results and track performance. Accomplishing this task manually will be very cumbersome, ...