ERU - 2010: Recent submissions

  • 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 ...
  • Assessment of asphalt binder grading systems in hot mix asphalt pavements to Sri Lankan conditions 
    Mihirani, GS; Binduhewa, BWP; Lalithya, GDD; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Asphalt hinders are typically categorized according to the physical characteristic Traditional grading systems such as penetration and viscosity grading system and the new method. Super pave grading system are available ...
  • Purification of glycerin as a by-produet from biodiesel process 
    Rodrigo, N; Ismail, M; Gunawardena, S [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Glycerin produced from biodiesel was purified using a series of methods. Crude glycerin was separated from biodiesel by gravity settling and by centrifugaiton. Methanol and catalyst used in the production of biodiesel ...
  • Rotating biological contactor for cultivation of bacterial cellulose 
    Javapala, JMGD; Kumarasinghe, KHT; Padmatilaka, KA; Yuwananda, BDR; Ismail, M [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Cellulose is a substance with a high commercial value it can be extracted either from plants or from bacteria Comparing the n\ two types. bacterial cellulose has unique mechanical and physical characteristics than that ...
  • 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 ...