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  • Natural rubber/layered silcate nanocomposite for Building applications 
    Peiris, C; Ratnayake, UN [Conference-Full-text]
    Polymeric nanocomposite materials with a nano tag are nowadays moving into the market and are beginning to compete with traditional composite materials in various applications. Nanocomposite materials based on a polymeric ...
  • Nature and Buddhist architecture : Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, BMGW [SRC-Report]
    This paper examines ‘nature’ in the form of natural landscape, focusing on Sri Lankan landscape. Natural landscape in this study is discussed as physical features, physical geography and topography of the earth surface ...
  • Nature and buddhist architecture: Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, W [Article-Abstract]
    This paper examines 'nature' in the form of natural landscape, focusing on Sri Lankan landscape. Natural landscape in this study is discussed as physical features, physical geography and topography of the earth surface ...
  • Nature as a creative mentor: how Sri Lankan fashion designers embrace biomimicry 
    Senevirathne K; Gopura SC [Conference-Abstract]
    Channelling nature as a profound source of inspiration for integrating design solutions has been a longstanding practice dating back to the dawn of human survival. This innovative approach involves perceiving biological ...
  • Nature based landslide mitigation - an application of bio engineering 
    Athapaththu, P; Nawagamuwa, UP [Conference-Abstract]
    The use of vegetation for slope stability has been practiced in developed countries such as Hong Kong. This study identifies the effect of roots of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and vetiver grass (Chrysopogon ...
  • Nature based landslide mitigation in forest reserves 
    Wimaladharma, WDN; Nawagamuwa, UP [Conference-Abstract]
    Soil bioengineering is one of the main techniques used to stabilize unstable slopes incorporating the use of vegetation along with or without the engineering structures. This study identifies the effect of Bambusa vulgaris ...
  • Nature of construction project cultures in the public sector: case studies in Sri Lanka 
    Samaraweera, A; Senaratne, S; Sandanayake, YG [Article-Full-text]
    Purpose Cultural differences cause conflicts amongst construction project participants, deterring the success of projects. Understanding such different cultural manifestations could help the removal of the misunderstandings ...
  • Nature of existence of public sector construction project culture: an exploratory case study 
    Samaraweera, A; Senaratne, S; Sandanayake, YG [Conference-Full-text]
    Cultural differences cause conflicts among construction project participants, deterring success of the project. Thus, understanding the nature of existence of construction project culture can assist in achieving better ...
  • Nature-inspired solutions for enhanced impact resistance of structures 
    Sajana, HMT; Fernando, PLN [Conference-Abstract]
    High-velocity impact loads pose significant challenges due to their potential to generate dynamic responses in structures, which can cause severe damage. Structural engineers face an evolving challenge in designing ...
  • Navigation app and future spatial thinking: impacts of mobile navigation app on traveler route choice 
    Garusinghe, V; Jayasinghe, A [Conference-Full-text]
    This study investigates the use of mobile navigation apps for way finding by travellers and the possible influence of these apps on navigator’s route choice and interaction with space. The study is based on data collected ...
  • Navigation system for visually impaired 
    Silva, WMAU; Kanakarathna, KMDTK; Priyankara, AAN; Wijerathna, DMHGNN; Charninda, HT [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Object recognition and navigation are highly challengeable for visually impaired even though the environment is familiar for him. There are different approaches for addressing this problem domain using technologies ...
  • Navigation System for Visually Impaired 
    Silva, WMAU; Kanakarathna, KMDTK; Priyankara, WAAN; Wijerathna, DMHGNN; Chaminda, HT [Conference-Full-text]
    Object recognition and navigation are highly challengeable for visually impaired even though the environment is familiar for him. There are different approaches for addressing this problem domain using technologies ...
  • Navigator application for blind navigation 
    Samarasinghe, WKSM; Wanigasinghe, CH; Sandanayake, TC [Article-Abstract]
    A person, who has partially or completely lost their capacity to see, has to face some big challenges during his life. Blind navigation is one of the major challenges for their day to day life activities. The sighted ...
  • Near real time EO satellite data for civil engineering applications : a conceptual design of the data receiving facility in Sri Lanka 
    Mahindapala, WKM; Vandebona, AP; Viswakula, SA [Conference-Abstract]
    One of the oldest engineering disciplines, civil engineering, has many branches such as construction, geotechnical, water resources and transportation engineering; that significantly impact the environment. Sri Lanka, being ...
  • Nearshore sediment dynamics in Sri Lanka 
    Ratnayake, AS; Weththasinghe, SM; Dushyantha, N; Premasiri, HMR; Ratnayake, NP [Conference Full-text]
    Coastal environment is a unique morphodynamic system for diverse changes. The present study estimated coastal morphodynamic changes and sediment transportation directions at locations of Uswetakeiyawa beach nourishment ...
  • Need assessment for sustainable sanitation service for a tribal school in rural Maharashtra 
    Rai, AB; Kinge, S; Powar, A [Conference-Full-text]
    Sustainable sanitation is defined as promoting and improving health and hygiene, protecting environmental and natural resources, and being technologically and operationally appropriate, financially and economically viable. ...
  • The Need for an integrated cost modelling framework for building information modelling 
    De Silva, R; Jayasena, HS [Conference-Full-text]
    The shift from traditional procurement systems, towards more collaborative procurement systems which are backed-up with information and communication technology (ICT), is becoming the new trend in the present day construction ...
  • The need for an integrated cost modelling framework for building information modelling 
    De silva, R; Jayasena, HS [Conference-Full-text]
    Building Information Modelling (BIM), a revolutionary concept in the construction industry, produces an object-oriented, intelligent and parametric digital representation of the construction facility, which requires a ...
  • Need for custom-made intergrated management operations planning systems 
    Dassanayake, VPC; Nanayakkara, LDJF [Conference-Full-text]
    By surveying some of the research that has been carried out, a need for a systematic approach to the problem formulation and solution development in designing custom-made integrated production planning systems has been ...
  • Need for education process er engineering 
    Nanayakkara, LDJF [Conference-Full-text]
    There has been continuous improvement of curricula and tha current process of educcation have evolved Department of Mechanical Engineering, University o! ZZZTnggerrt by the major structural and curricula changes that ...