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  • Experimental study on use of FRP for enhancement of shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams 
    Lewangamage, CS; Jayasinghe, MTR; Jayanath, BCR [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Most of the structures are made of reinforced concrete because its load carrying capacity and durability. But the strength of reinforced concrete can be reduced due to several reasons such as corrosion of the steel, accidental ...
  • Extraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends 
    Sitinamaluwa, HS; Somasiri, GWD; Samarasekara, AMPB [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Blends of pectin and low density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared and the effect of pectin on biodegradability was analyzed Pectin was extracted front passion fruit peels hy hot acid extraction with a yield of 20 wt.%. ...
  • Factors affecting effective lean implementation: a case study of a tyre manufacturing company in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, HSC; Perera, PST; Raveendra, LM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The lean manufacturing system is an integrated set of principles, practices, tools, and techniques which addresses the root causes of the operational problems. It ensures that the customer receives the product with required ...
  • Fate of a pesticide in an agricultural environment 
    Tharanga, MA; Chaturangani, LBJ; Gunasekera, MY [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The main purpose of this work was to develop a multimedia distribution model to use as a tool to predict the fate and transport of a pesticide in an agro-ecosystem. This mode was developed to suit the Sri Lankan ...
  • Finite element modelling of short span soil-steel bridge structures used in Southern highway in Sri Lanka 
    Induprabha, SAD; Rajapaksha, RPGKS; Siriwardana, KDYE; Jayasinghe, MTR; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The corrugated soil Steel Structures, consisting of a combination of shells of corrugated steel plates and surrounded with well compacted backfill soil have been used in Sri Lanka for the first time in Southern Transportation ...
  • Forecasting critical dry spell lengths in anamaduwa 
    Mathugama, SC; Peiris, S [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Series of critical dry spell lengths in 56 years in Anamaduwa are analysed to predict the length of critical dry spells Both linear and nonlinear lime series approaches are tried to identify the best Jilted model By comparing ...
  • FPGA implementation of sound signal localization 
    Shazni, MNM; Perera, DYC; Maduranga, DAK; Dhileeban, R; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes an algorithm, which can he used to compute Direction of Arrival of a sound source in real time Comparing to existing algorithms this algorithm takes lesser time for implementation and therefore is much ...
  • From tradition to modernization through innovations: the effect of architectural shading by residential houses in Bodrum, Turkey 
    Karasu, A. [Conference-Abstract]
    Early evidences like by Socrates and Vitruvius show that, solar principles and other local climatic qualities to achieve comfortable living spaces were not used only in this millennium. Nevertheless, the energy consummation ...
  • Glutter - applying CEP concepts to the WWW 
    Silva, SC [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The main challenge of our time is making .sense of the avalanche of information available. With the growing sophistication, the web is moving towards being more dynamic and getting more eventful[1]. Here, we present Glutter, ...
  • Harmonic current compensator 
    Attanayaka, TL; Bandara, PM; Bambarawana, IS; Banukobhan, N; Karunadasa, JP [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    This paper presents the design and implementation of a Harmonic Current Compensator. Sources of harmonics, harmonic distortion, detrimental effects of harmonics and harmonic elimination methods are considered. Paper ...
  • High impedance arcing fault detection in low voltage distribution network 
    Paththamperuma, RS; Perera, I; Perera, K; Perera, C; De Silva, N; Javatunga, U [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Low voltage distribution network should be highly reliable with excellent security. For overhead feeders security is predominantly important. If an unrecognizable quantitative fault occurs at the overhead lines, the above ...
  • High performance software application acceleration using field programmable gate arrays 
    Lakshan, HMRD; Liyanage, CM; Perera, TTD; Wijesundera, DSS; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Full-text]
    From the early Fanes of foreign trade which consisted of direct exchange of commodities, financial exchanges have evolved to process transactions using high end computer systems. In highly competitive financial markets low ...
  • How does the Internal generator capacity and power supply reliability affects hybrid energy system sizing? 
    Perera, ATD; Wickremasinghe, DMIJ; Mahindarathna, DVS; Attalage, RA; Perera, KKCK; Bartholameuz, EM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Combining renewable energy sources to Internal Combustion Generator (ICG) systems for standalone applications is becoming popular due to higher depletion rate of fossil fuel resources and global concerns on green house ...
  • Identification of drainage network characteristics for storm water management modeling of Thotamuna area Matara Sri Lanka 
    Chandrasiri, KSS; Wijesekera, NTS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Thotamuna area of Matara Municipal council area taken for the study: in this study 34ha area located near to Thotamuna fishery harbour was tested. Drainage net work and characteristics of this area were identified from ...
  • Identification of parameters affecting the road condition in low volume roads 
    Wannige, EP; Haththoiuwa, DS; Abeywardena, TS; Bandara, S [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    It is an essential requirement to identify parameters affecting the road condition and give solution to the problems in low volume roads, because lack of such knowledge has resulted in many problems and waste of valuable ...
  • Improving low temperature radiator based cooling system for low earth orbit satellites 
    Kuruppumullage, NS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    As radiators are the key cooling technique is satellite cooling systems, improving the performance of radiators was major concern in last few decades. As a solution, active cooling techniques were incorporated with radiators. ...
  • Indoor thermal performance of turf roof slabs 
    Halvvatura, RU; Dareeju, BSSS; Deshappriya, KA; Meegahage, JN [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    In the past few decades the scientists had focus their attention more on sustainable development because of the energy crisis, while has reached to an alarming level. Energy requirement of urbanized arrears is rising at ...
  • Investigation of the factors affecting the formation of cold joints in concrete 
    Jatheeshan, V; Peiris, TNU; Mendis, LBSK; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Performance of concrete structures can be directly affected by the presence of a joint. These joints can be either intentional or unintentional. The intentional joints may be formed to make the construction sequence more ...
  • LCR meter 
    Loganathan, N [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    A LCR meter (Inductance (L), Capacitance (C), and Resistance (R)) is a piece of electronic test equipment used to measure, among other things, the impedance (inductance, capacitance, resistance) of a component. Currently ...
  • Liquefaction potential of sand deposits in Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, LIN; Premkumar, S; Sujeevan, N; Nainanayaka, NPARK [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    After 2004 tsunami, the frequency of earthquake occurrence near Sri Lanka has increased significantly. On the other hand. it should be noted that most of the important structures in Sri Lanka are founded on sandy soils along ...