• Proceedings of Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2023 (Pre Text) 

  Mallikarachchi, C; Hettiarachchi, P; Herath, S; Fernando, L [Conference-Abstract]
• Finite element analysis of a deep excavation supported using a secant pile wall: a case study 

  Silva, VSSD; de Silva, LIN [Conference-Abstract]

  Coulomb (1776) introduced the first method to calculate the lateral earth pressure acting on retaining walls. Rankine theory was introduced as a result of improving the previous work (Rankine, 1857). Many methods are ...
• Prediction and uncertainty quantification of mechanical properties of homogenised woven composites 

  Ariyasinghe, GNC; Herath, HMST [Conference-Abstract]

  Woven composites are widely used among many industrial applications due to their unique properties and understanding how these woven composites behave under certain conditions enables us to predict their responses and ...
• Assessing the readiness for digital technologies adoption for enhancing productivity in the Sri Lankan construction industry 

  Chathuranga, IHN; Siriwardana, CSA [Conference-Abstract]

  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 ...
• Evaluation of environmental impacts of solar pv systems withconceptual life cycle assessment and recycling of endof- life pv panels 

  De Alwis, ARI; Manatunge, J [Conference-Abstract]

  Although numerous dialogues on the recycling processes of PV panels have been in the limelight, their progress has been slow due to the lack of institutional support and the lack of robust legislation within countries. ...
• Development of fibre reinforced paving block for outdoor sports surfaces 

  Gannoruwa, GKBM; Muthurathne, SSK; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Abstract]

  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 ...
• Development of iso standard sand from local silica sand deposits for cement testing 

  Ellegama, EGHDB; Muthurathne, SSK; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Abstract]

  ISO standard sand is a siliceous natural sand used in the testing of cement for the SLSI certification process, material approval in construction projects, and material clearance in importing cement. Testing laboratories ...
• Roadsideslope risk assessment in Sri Lanka 

  Gangani, VGD; Kulathilaka, SAS [Conference-Abstract]

  Sri Lanka is experiencing frequent events of slope failures, cutting failures and landslides along the road network throughout the island. Considerably high number of events occurred recently, with the growth in the road ...
• Validation of rain-induced failure of unsaturated colluvium slopes: a case study 

  Amarasinghe, MP; Kulathilaka, SAS [Conference-Abstract]

  Landslides are a major global hazard that affects human and economic losses every year. The spatial and temporal distribution of landslides is one of the fundamental tools for landslide susceptibility, hazard and risk ...
• Out-of-plane deformation measurements using digital image correlation 

  Gamage, VGES; Mallikarachchi, HMYC [Conference-Abstract]

  Accurate measurement of 3D full-field deformation is paramount for the development of modern applications in structural engineering. Over the past decade, digital image correlation commonly referred to as DIC has emerged ...
• Structural analysis of ancient stupa in Sri Lanka 

  Premarathne, SGIM; Mallikarachchi, HMYC [Conference-Abstract]

  Ancient stupas in Sri Lanka hold immense historical, archaeological, and religious significance. These monumental structures, dating back to ancient times, serve as tangible links to the country's rich cultural heritage. ...
• Multiscale modeling of lattice structures under large deformations 

  Ahangamage, PN; Herath, HMST [Conference-Abstract]

  The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) enables the fabrication of strong, lightweight structures with a topology that is unreachable using conventional manufacturing processes, such as complex lattice ...
• Flexure behaviour of damaged reinforced rubberized concrete beams strengthened with carbon fibre reinforced polymers 

  Maleesha, RKS; Gamage, JCPH; Chandrathilaka, ERK [Conference-Abstract]

  Developing rubberised concrete (RuC) for structural applications is an excellent solution for the scarcity of natural aggregates and the discharge of rubber waste in bulk volumes into the natural environment. With the ...
• Applicability of rcpt for performance-based durability design of reinforced concrete structures 

  Abeywickrama, HM; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Abstract]

  Concrete is an extensively used composite material in the construction industry, known for its heterogeneous nature. In the context of structural service life predictions, the durability of concrete plays a vital role, ...
• A general numerical modelling approach for blast loads on a building 

  Shamiranga, KLL; Fernando, PLN [Conference-Abstract]

  A blast load acting on a structure can be considered as an amalgamation of overpressure and impulse over an extremely short duration, which can cause catastrophic exterior and internal damage. Such blast loads can be ...
• Flexural behaviour of reinforced rubberised concrete beam 

  Jayanath, APL; Gamage, JCPH; Chandrathilaka, ERK [Conference-Abstract]

  A considerable number of tires in worldwide, approach end of their service life each year, and a significant portion of these discarded tires are disposed to the environment by landfilling and tire burning without proper ...
• Investigation of drying shrinkage behaviour of concrete with composite cements 

  Weerasinghe, NT; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Abstract]

  Understanding and investigating the drying shrinkage behaviour of concrete is of paramount importance for maintaining the overall performance and long-term durability of concrete structures. The occurrence of shrinkage-induced ...
• Development of a novel waste based insulated plaster with water proofing ability for roof slabs 

  Weerakkody, DD; Gamage, JCPH; Chandrathilaka, ERK; Selvaranjan, K [Conference-Abstract]

  The cement industry, notorious for its significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, has drawn increasing attention in recent years due to its environmental impact. As we strive to combat climate change, ...
• Euro-code compliant adaptive layout optimisation of twodimensional steel trusses 

  Denuwanthi, GMD; Herath, HMST [Conference-Abstract]

  Truss optimisation plays a vital role in the design and analysis of various engineering structures, ranging from bridges to aerospace applications. Over the years, researchers have proposed numerous numerical methods to ...
• Development of an improved empirical formula to predict the deflection of plates under blast loads 

  Rathnayaka, RMICB; Fernando, PLN

  The world is moving forward with the advances in technology which has had both positive and negative impacts. One such negative impact has been the increment of terrorist attacks on structures around the world. Civil ...

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