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  • Alternative for river sand 
    Ekanayaka, EMTM; Jayawardene, MN; Kannangara, KKDM; Puswewala, UGA; Rathnayake, NP; Chaminda, SP; Vijitha, AVP [Conference-Full-text]
    The need of finding an alternative for river sand arises due to the over exploitation of river sand and its various harmful consequences. The focus of the current study was on offshore sand, which is clearly one of the ...
  • An alternative mitigation method for Gerandi-Ella reactivated landslide 
    Mampitiyaarachchi, CT; Ranathunga, RMIGNK; Rifad, MZM; Thathkalana, UMC; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Indrathilaka, HML; Premasiri, HMR; Weerawamakula, S [Conference-Full-text]
    Gerandi-Ella, a former landslide area is currently under threat of reactivation. National Building Research Organization has implemented a surface and vertical well drainage system to stabilize it. However, vertical ...
  • Analysing the relationship between skin and formation damage of an oil well (time depended) 
    Ruwanpathirana, RS; Nagasinghe, RV; Welagedara, WWVP; Wickrama, MADMG; Senadhira, AMADM; Ratnayake, NP; Vijitha, AVP [Conference-Full-text]
    The concept of skin and formation damage play a vital role in productivity of an oil well. The objective of this study is to introduce the effect of skin into the well flowing equation in transient state. The effect of ...
  • Analysis of effect on vibration and air blast in rock quarrying 
    Senadeera, SMADSI; Erangika, MD; Herath, MHBCW; Wickramasmghe, WIUS; Chaminda, SP; Dharmaratne PGR [Conference-Full-text]
    Blasting induced ground vibration occurring in the quarries has ecome a serious environmental issue in Sri Lanka. To achieve high production targets the number of blasts has increased in the quarries and, therefore, ...
  • Analysis of geological structures for road cut failures: a case study along Balangoda – Haputale main road 
    Senarathna, CSS; Godaliyadda, DP; Disanayaka, KTD; Premasiri, HMR; Abeysinghe, AMKB; Weerawarnakula, S [Conference-Full-text]
    This study is focused on the causes for the road cut failures and suggest a methodology to design road orientation to minimize cut failures considering geology of the rock present in the area. In the past few years, ...
  • Application of simulation methods to understand tsunami processes around the coastal region of Sri Lanka 
    Rathnayake, RMMT; Nilminie, WNRPN; Senanayake, DS; Rathnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]
    Tsunami is one of the most devastating natural disasters which cannot be prevented or precisely predicted even with the modern advanced technology. One of the best solutions for prediction as well as for the risk ...
  • Assessing different methods of salt removal techniques from offshore sand 
    Ilankoon, IMSK; Jayarathne, LGR; Karunanayake, KDP; Thamilinpamalar, N; Wimalarathna, WMNJ; Vijitha, AVP; Ratnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]
    Usage of offshore sand as an alternative to inland river sand is beneficial due to the various environmental impacts of river sand mining in Sri Lanka. However, higher amount of chloride ions in the sea sand can corrode ...
  • 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 ...