An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach was explored for supporting construction bid decisions, since such decisions are heavily dependent on practitioner expertise, which in turn is generally encapsulated in case ...

Use of precast prestressed concrete beams is a common practice in Sri Lanka. The main advantages being factory production of beams, ease of erection and speed of construction. However there are inherent problems associated ...

The absence of proper understanding and facilities for heat treatment, specifically surface treatment techniques has retarded the development of tooi and die industry in Sri Lanka. Thus there has been a growing interest ...

Ohmic heating of foods is a novel food processing operation which directly utilizes electricity as the major heat source, and can be termed as an electroheat technique. The heat effect is achieved by passing an electric ...

This paper reviews some aspects of rubber-filler interaction in the presence of resins. Laboratory investigations conducted by us with optical methods, power traces. DTA , DSC curyes and treatment of samples with various ...