Bottlenecks in road networks are the main contributing factor in terms of traffic congestion in urban areas and thus, identification of bottlenecks and introduction of relevant remedies are important in easing the traffic ...

This research work is done to produce an environmentally friendly alternative to be used in the manufacturing of wetsuit and other similar products and to assess thermal, mechanical and sustainable aspects in comparison ...

The research paper describes a methodology to model departure passenger processing in a terminal at an international airport. This methodology is based on discrete event simulation theory which has the capability to model ...

Low volume roads provide the connectivity between residential, agricultural areas and the national road network. Those are especially critical in rural areas to provide accessibility for the community to fulfill their ...

Spin coating method is widely used to coat material surfaces with a thin coating in the electronic industry. However, the use of spin coating in textile surfaces is challenging due to high porosity and the hydrophilicity ...

There has been a shift of focus from aesthetic properties to mechanical and functional properties of textiles with the recent developments in technical textiles and wearable technology. Therefore, understanding how various ...

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) introduces different intervention mechanisms to conserve electricity from time to time. These interventions mainly include financial incentives, technical supports, and regulatory influences ...

Decision making associated with effective trip planning depends on the total time taken to complete a trip. Route choice, departure time and travel mode are mainly the critical decisions made based on travel time ...

Biomass torrefaction is a thermochemical pretreatment process performed at a temperature range of 200oC- 300oC in an inert environment. Moisture and part of the hemicellulose are released during the process resulting ...

Pavement design is a vital part of the highway industry. In recognition of the potential of analyzing pavements and predicting their performance, it is encouraged to adapt mechanistic-empirical methods over traditional ...