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  • Finite element modelling approach to determine optimum dimensions for interlocking concrete blocks used for road paving 
    Gunatilake, D; Mampearachchi, WK [Article-Full-text]
    Interlocking concrete block paving (ICBP) is one of the foremost construction methods used in most of the developing countries due to its economic benefits. Although it has emerged as a cost-effective paving material, ...
  • Finite-element model approach to determine support conditions and effective layout for concrete block paving 
    Mampearachchi, WK; Gunarathna, WPH [Article-Full-text]
    Concrete block paving CBP is one of the predominant road construction methods used in most of the developing counties due to its economic adaptability. It has emerged as a cost-effective road construction method suitable ...
  • Fire performance analyses of modular wall panel designs with loadbearing SHS columns 
    Perera, D; Upasiri, IR; Poologanathan, K; Perampalam, G; O’Grady, K; Rezazadeh, M; Rajanayagam, H; Hewavitharana, T [Article-Full-text]
    Modular Building Systems (MBS) are still in the phase of developing its popularity in the industry, with emerging novel designs. Initially, MBS walls and floors had been highly influenced by the Light-gauge Steel Frame ...
  • Fire performance of cold, warm and hybrid LSF wall panels using numerical studies 
    Perera, D; Poologanathan, K; Gillie, M; Gatheeshgar, P; Sherlock, P; Nanayakkara, SMA; Konthesingha, KMC [Article-Full-text]
    Robust and pre-fabrication construction techniques are the cutting edge practice in the building industry. Cold-frame, warm-frame and hybrid-frame are three common Light-gauge Steel Frame (LSF) wall constructions applied ...
  • Fire performance of lightweight concrete-filled LSF wall panels 
    Upasiri, I.R.; Konthesigha, K.M.C.; Nanayakkara, SMA; Poologanathan, K.; Gatheeshgar, P.; Perera, D. [Article-Full-text]
    Light Gauge Steel Frame (LSF) wall panels with cold-formed thin-walled steel-Lipped Channel Sections (LCS) and plasterboard linings are increasingly used in the construction industry due to their lightweight and constructability ...
  • Flexural behaviour and design rules for SupaCee sections with web openings 
    Thirunavukkarasu, K; Kanthasamy, E.; Poologanathan, K; Gunalan, S; Gatheeshgar, P; Corradi, M.; Tsavdaridis, K. D [Article-Full-text]
    Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) has been used to a great extent due to the industry uptake given its merits with the key being its high strength-to-weight ratio. Besides, innovative section profiles are constantly introduced to ...
  • Flexural behaviour of built-up beams made of optimised sections 
    Kanthasamy, E; Hussain, J; Thirunavukkarasu, K; Poologanathan, K; Roy, K; Ananthi, GBG; Suntharalingam, T [Article-Full-text]
    The modular construction industry often seeks cost-effective, high-performing, and longer-span members in buildings to ensure efficiency and quality. Accordingly, the idea of built-up sections was brought into gain numerous ...
  • Flexural strength of compressed stabilized earth masonry materials 
    Jayasinghe, C; Mallawaarachchi, RS [Article-Full-text]
    The flexural strength of masonry, which can be defined both parallel and perpendicular to bed joints, is an important strength parameter especially in lightly loaded walls. Due to scarcity of conventional masonry materials ...
  • Flow of estimating data in Sri Lankan building contractor organizations 
    Kodikara, GW; McCaffer, R [Article-Full-text]
    When an estimator prices a bill of quantities, s/he collects, generates and assembles data (estimating data) for the purpose of establishing the cost of constructing the project. The data generated could be used by the ...
  • A flow-dependent estimation of constriction-size distribution in gap-graded soils: an integrated statistical approach 
    Dassanayake, SM; Mousa, A [Article-Full-text]
    The clogging-unclogging process in gap-graded soils is a result of the migration of seepage-driven fines, which subsequently induces measurable changes in the local hydraulic gradients. This process can be temporally ...
  • Forecasting the moisture dynamics of a landfill capping system comprising different geosynthetics 
    Dassanayake, SM; Mousa, A; Fowmes, GJ; Susilawati, S; Zamara, K [Article-Full-text]
    Engineered landfill capping systems consist of geosynthetics and soil layers, which often experience inconsistent and extreme weather events throughout their service life. Complex moisture dynamics in the capping layers ...
  • Forest sound classification dataset: FSC22 
    Bandara, M; Jayasundara, R; Ariyarathne, I; Meedeniya, D; Perera, C [Article-Full-text]
    The study of environmental sound classification (ESC) has become popular over the years due to the intricate nature of environmental sounds and the evolution of deep learning (DL) techniques. Forest ESC is one use case of ...
  • Formation of plastic creases in thin polyimide films 
    Dharmadasa, BY; McCallum, MW; Mierunalan, S; Dassanayake, SP; Mallikarachchi, CHMY; Jiménez, FL [Article-Full-text]
    We present a combined experimental and analytical approach to study the formation of creases in tightly folded Kapton polyimide films. In the experiments, we have developed a robust procedure to create creases with repeatable ...
  • Fragility curves for structures under tsunami loading 
    Nanayakkara, KIU; Dias, WPS [Article-Full-text]
    Susceptibility to structural damage can be characterized by a fragility curve, which is expressed as a normal or lognormal cumulative distribution of the conditional probabilities of reaching or exceeding a particular ...
  • A framework for adopting green leasing in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka 
    Hettige, N; Perera, BAKS; Mallawaarachchi, H [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose - The purpose of this study is to identify the enablers and barriers to the adoption of green leasing in Sri Lanka and propose probable solutions. Design/Methodology/Approach – As an in-depth investigation was ...
  • A framework for facilities management supply chain performance evaluation: case study of hotel buildings 
    Abdeen, FN; Sandanayake, YG; Ramachandra, T [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose – The performance of the facilities management supply chain (FMSC) in the hotel sector is challenged by the diverse nature of parties involved, their relationships and the flows of services and products. Although ...
  • A framework for facilities management supply chain performance evaluation: case study of hotel buildings 
    Abdeen, Fathima Nishara; Sandanayake, Yasangika Gayani; Ramachandra, Thanuja [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose The performance of the facilities management supply chain (FMSC) in the hotel sector is challenged by the diverse nature of parties involved, their relationships and the flows of services and products. Although ...
  • Framework for sustainable construction practices in Sri Lanka 
    Athapaththu, KI; Karunasena, G [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose Sustainability in construction is a challenging task for contractors due to diminishing natural resources and increasing energy costs. The purpose of this paper is to identify key issues that affect the adaptation ...
  • Fuelwood-fired cookstoves in Sri Lanka and related issues 
    Perera, KKCK; Sugathapala, AGT [Article-Full-text]
    The historical development of cookstoves and improved cookstove (ICS) development and dissemination programmes conducted in Sri Lanka are reviewed and the current utilization patterns of different cookstoves are estimated. ...
  • Fully 3d-printed dry EEG electrodes 
    Tong, A; Perera, P; Sarsenbayeva, Z; McEwan, A; De Silva, AC; Withana, A [Article-Full-text]
    Electroencephalography (EEG) is used to detect brain activity by recording electrical signals across various points on the scalp. Recent technological advancement has allowed brain signals to be monitored continuously ...