Natural rubber modified bitumen is a valuable material for road surfacing. It enhances the strength and durability of the road surface better than the bituminous material alone. It can be produced by incorporating natural ...

In this paper we discuss systems developed to assist scientists and engineers to solve their problems based on mathematical models using numerical and symbolic methods. Numerical library routines for numerical algorithms ...

Bending rigidity is an important physical parameter measured in Textiles. The drape and handle qualities of a textile are governed mainly by its bending and torsional characteristics. These can be changed only by using ...

Textile Industry in a global context is looking at new fibres, new applications, new developments in the New Millenium. This Sri Lankan industry hitherto is only consolidating its garment industry which in year 2005 will ...

Wave reflections at and within a coastal harbour may make a significant contribution to wave disturbance in the harbour. Reflected waves may lead to danger to vessels navigating close to structures and may cause mooring ...

A digital liquid level measuring gauge has been designed, constructed and laboratory tested. The prototype gauge is specially made for ocean wave height measurement, but the underlined principle can be extended to level ...

Existing and developing national environment protection regulations have made it mandatory for all industries to establish a treatment system for wastewater to bring down all toxic, hazardous and offensive components to ...

Brickwork is usually used for single storey construction in Sri Lanka. It can also be used for loadbearing two storey construction. However, a majority of these structures suffer from the drawback of the formation of cracks ...