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  • Calcite and dolomite mineralization in the area around Balangoda and critical analysis of mining methods and utilization of the deposits 
    Jayatissa, MDCP; Urapola, MOA; Perera, PAAP; Manojh Kumar, M.; Chandrakumara, GAK; Weerawarnakula, S; Abeysinghe, AMKB [Conference-Full-text]
    Among the industrial minerals found in Sri Lanka Calcium and Magnesium Carbonate bearing minerals and rocks play a major role in local industry. Crystalline Dolomite and Calcite found in metamorphic terrains are used in ...
  • Characterization of beach sand deposits with heavy minerals using geo-physical techniques 
    Angammana, UHBIU; Gunasingha, ULDDM; Gunawardana, RA; Srilal, KGC; Ranaweera, KVDNP; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Weerawarnakula, S; Premasiri, HMR [Conference-Full-text]
    Mineralogical analysis through physical concentration and microscopic studies of beach sand is one of the most accurate methods in the determination of percentages of constituent heavy minerals of beach sand. However, ...
  • Characterization of tsunami wave using texture & structure of sediments from South Western coast of Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, RHSI; Jeyram, P; Perera, RSL; Thananchayan, A; Wickramanayake, NU; Rathnayake, NP; Premasiri, HMR; Abesinghe, AMKB; Puswewala, UGA [Conference-Full-text]
    This research focuses on characterization of Tsunami waves by using tsunami sediments, as the only reliable source of information which a Tsunami leaves after strike are sediments. The sediments contain information about ...
  • Cleaner production assessment of a quarry mine 
    Wijegunawardana, DS; Sabesan, S; Karunagalage, KVS; Kumara, HMCR; Karunaratne, S; Rohitha, LPS; Kirunanayake, P [Conference-Full-text]
    Wastages, energy loses, low production and environmental impacts are the major problems associated with quarry mines and s. It is essential to minimize these problems to optimize profit and to make a better working place. ...
  • Coastal erosion in South Western part of Sri Lanka from December 2006 to June 2007 
    Hansi, MKTN; Lokukankanamage, DMG; Ranasinghe, GP; Witharana, GH; Rathnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]
    Coastal region is a very valuable area for developing countries like Sri Lanka, since a good protected coastal region will facilitate the tourism as well as fishing Industry. But the coastal erosion, especially in South ...
  • Coastal problems associated with Southern Colombo Harbour expansion project 
    Nawarathna, NMIB; Jeevakan, T; Ranatunga, RPUM; Jayasena, JHDJ; Ratnayaka, NP [Conference-Full-text]
    Colombo is the major commercial harbour in Sri Lanka and the government has started to expand this harbour to increase its capacity. Therefore, a breakwater has started to build perpendicular to the shoreline. Due to ...
  • Cost estimation and development of cash flow on mining operation (IML/A) (category quarry operation) 
    Amirthasothy, V; Arulvadivel, T; Fareez, MRM; Kommala, KD; Madanayake, TA; Walideniya, HS; Weerawarnakula, S [Conference-Full-text]
    More than 70 quarry operations are conducted under the IML/A Category licence all over the country. The high demand of metal aggregates for the construction industry (road and buildings constructions) has made industrial ...
  • Cost reduction of quality controlling in metal quarrying 
    Basnayaka, LR; Samarathunga, SPGN; Susantha, TKJ; Nawaneethan, M; Wickrama, MADMG; Samaradiwakara, GVI; Dassanayake, ABN [Conference-Full-text]
    Quality controlling of aggregates is a major concern in aggregate industry. Cost of quality controlling can be minimized via finding correlations between different test on aggregates and rocks. Los Angeles abrasion value ...
  • Critical analysis of safety aspects of an underground graphite mine with reference to Bogala mines 
    Karunarathne, KVP; Piyasena, DT; Marino, IJ; Sarvakaran, S; Hemalal, PVA; Dharmaratne, PGR [Conference-Full-text]
    Trend analysis of occurrence of mine accidents was proposed to assess the risks associated with occurrence of underground accidents and human health in order to manage and control measures and support decision making. ...
  • Critical evaluation of blast- induced structural damage criteria for buildings around metal quarries at Thudugala, Kaluthara 
    Hettiarachchi, MM; Priyasanka, IDP; Herath, HMWD; Mohanaruban, G; Dharmaratne, PGR; Hemalal, PVA [Conference-Full-text]
    Quarrying can generate a number of on-site and off-site environmental effects as a result of blasting, excavation, crushing, screening, stockpiling and transport activities. Blasting is necessary for recovery of ore and ...
  • Delineation of potential sites for gemstone mining in Kura Ganga catchment, Ratnapura: a GIS approach 
    Jaliya, RGC; Thotahewa, AHTTB; Palihakkara, CR; Siriwardena, PRR; Premasiri, HMR; Dharmaratne, PGR; Chaminda, SP; Senanayake, IP [Conference-Full-text]
    Sri Lanka has been known as 'Ratnadeepa', which translates to 'Island of gems' because of the precious natural gemstones found in its gravelly soil. Even though the gem industry in Sri Lanka extends back to ancient times, ...
  • Demarcation of potential sites for construction material using RS and GIS techniques in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka 
    Palamaumbure, D; Colombage, HDP; Kodippili, TKA; Wickramasekara, KT; Premasiri, HMR; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Chaminda, SP; Dissanayake, DMDOK [Conference-Full-text]
    Demand for construction materials in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka has risen significantly due to accelerated construction work in progress to restore the destroyed infrastructures during the civil war. Ground ...
  • Design and fabrication of a spiral classifier for off-shore sand washing 
    Udawatte, NBB; Siriwardene, HP; Samaratunga, SPND; Udayanga, WAC; Rupasinghe, SN; Theeparuban, B; Fernando, WLW [Conference-Full-text]
    The rapid growth of construction industry has created a significant demand for sand. Consequently, it has increased the exploitation rate of river sand giving rise to adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, the tendency ...
  • Design and fabrication of cable bolt for excavation in a fractured rock 
    Dhanawardana, YLC; Siriwardana, HDPM; Henderson, SH; Kumara, HMCP; Indika, KAS; Dharmaratne, PGR; Welideniya, HS; Rohitha, LPS [Conference-Full-text]
    In fractured rock masses, large excavations have an unsupported stand-up times less than the minimum time required to support the roof after the excavation. Therefore, the principal objective in the design of a support ...
  • Design and fabrication of hydrocyclones using Krebs mathematical model 
    Hettiarachchi, RNDS; Liyanaarachchi, KR; Lokubalasooriya, LBAM; Merza, AAMIMA; Thinesh, S; Femando, WLW [Conference-Full-text]
    Hydrocyclone is one of the most important devices used in mineral processing industry. It is a continuously operating classifying device that utilizes centrifugal, gravitational and inertial forces to classify particles. ...
  • Design of a gravity wheel for mineral transport and power generation 
    Premalal, DADTR; Karunanayake, WAPC; Kodikara, NE; Razmy, SAM; Dissanayake, DMDOK [Conference-Full-text]
    The energy needs of the world Mining Industry show an exponentially increasing trend owing to greater demand. The best available reports speculate that our present oil reserves will last for 40 years at most; therefore, ...
  • Design of a low cost magnetic separator for local beach sand separation 
    Boralugoda, BPD; Udowita, UGKPB; Sayanthan, K; Rohitha, LPS [Conference-Full-text]
    Study had been carried out to identify beach sand minerals available locally. Principles, cost, and design feasibilities of industrially used magnetic separators were reviewed. As the best suit for requirements permanent ...
  • Designing an underground ventilation system and fan selection 
    Widisinghe, SD; Silva, WJMPGS; Jayakody, JASP; Konsal, J; Rasika, WGP; WeIideniya, HS; Ekanayake, K [Conference-Full-text]
    Mixing of stale air with fresh air (short-circuiting of airflows) is a critical issue in any underground ventilation system. This study was done at Bogala mines owned by Bogala Graphite Lanka Ltd, where this type of ...
  • Designing and evaluating a casing program for petroleum wellbores 
    Wijesinghe, KADR; Hewavitharana, TD; Mahsoom, MSM; Wickrama, MADMG; Senadhira, AMADM; Ratnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]
    Due to high operational and financial risks associated with the investments in the petroleum industry, all precautions are taken by the operators to achieve a safe and cost effective well completion. Casing design of a ...
  • Designing and fabrication of a low cost magnetic separator for beach sand separation 
    Hettiwatte, MC; Siyanath, HAN; Amalan, K; Rohitha, LPS [Conference-Full-text]
    The heavy mineral deposits of Sri Lanka are widely spread over the coastal area. The mining industry is looking forward for an effective method for heavy mineral separation with the low cost equipments, which suit the ...