Browsing Conference Proceedings by Year "2001"

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Analytical determination of landslide potential using fuzzy sets and other statistical techniques

Weerasinghe, KM; Gunaratne, M; Ratnaweera, HGPA; Puswewala, UGA; Arambepola, NMSI [Conference-Full-text]

Recognizing the importance of identifying the potential slope instability, different methods have been developed by the experts in this field all over the world. However, because of the complex nature of this problem a ...
Application of GA and mathematical models in long sea outfall designing and concentration predictions

Lankasena, BNS; Ratnayake, N; Indralingam, M [Conference-Full-text]

Long sea out-fall is an acceptable method of domestic wastewater disposal, provided that the design is done properly, and it is constructed robustly and according to the design. The dispersion of the sewage after discharging ...
Approaches for teaching mechanical engineering In Sri Lanka - use of modelling and simulation

Ganesapiragas, S; Nanayakkara, LDJF; Tittagala, SR [Conference-Full-text]

The factors, which affect the success of Mechanical Engineering profession is identified as a unique one with the country's economic structure and its survival in relation to continually changing world trade. How the ...
Changes in geometrical standards to minimize deterioration of gravel roads in Sri Lanka

Bandara, JMSJ; Amarasekera, RM [Conference-Full-text]

Majority of Sri Lanka's road network belongs to the categories of either earth roads or gravel roads. However, these unpaved roads are the backbone of Sri Lanka's rural economy and they provide the mobility for rural ...
Coconut oil as an alternative to transformer oil

Abeysundara, DC; Weerakoon, C; Lucas, JR; Gunatunga, KAI; Obadage, KC [Conference-Full-text]

The paper presents a study which has been carried out to use coconut oil as insulation in transformers. Among the important properties considered are the dielectric strength of coconut oil which corresponds to less than ...
Compost from market garbage using locally acclimatized organisms.

Herath, HMM; Pathinather, S; Wijayarathne, SC [Conference-Full-text]

Nearly 80% of Sri Lankan garbage is biodegradable organic material. Today organic wastes are increasingly being converted into compost. Therefore it is necessary to look into the possibilities of improving compost quality ...
Computer modelling of suspension bridges for light vehicular traffic

Rohitha SDK; Jayasuriya, CCW; Jayasinghe, MTR [Conference-Full-text]

Suspension bridges that can allow light vehicular traffic can be much more beneficial than pedestrian suspension bridges, since those will allow more economic benefits by facilitating the transport of goods. However such ...
Conference on Future Directions & Strategies in Mechanical Engineering Education- Beyond 2000 [Pre Text]

Nanayakkara, LDJF [Conference-Full-text]
Curriculum needs to develop attributes of engineering graduates for success in 21st century industry relevance of changes in USA to Sri Lanka.

Peiris, GA; Ranasinghe, J [Conference-Full-text]

This is an exciting and challenging time for Mechanical Engineers worldwide. With the locus of challenging jobs shifting from Government controlled corporations to entrepreneurial firms with global reach, continuing ...
Design of roller compacted concrete mixes for road pavements

Ekneligoda, TC; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Full-text]

This paper presents some guidelines to carry out mix design for Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC). In order to propose a mix design method for RCC, an experimental investigation was carried out to study the properties of RCC ...
Design skills with business attitudes

Jayasinghe, JAKS [Conference-Full-text]

Any design has no value unless it is related to a marketable product. Engineers have to play a major role In design. This paper describes the new dimensions needing careful considerations in Sri Lankan engineering education.
Development if inventive, innovative and design abilities. Why? And how?

Femando, MARV [Conference-Full-text]

A strong ability is essential for the development of a country. Sustainabilities of manufacturing industry, in the present highly competitive same, are analyzed and discussed in detail. Both Universities andTndtJtZ responsible ...
Development of a set of trip generation models for travel demand estimation in the Colombo metropolitan region

Wijesundera, R; Kumarage, AS [Conference-Full-text]

Estimation of demand for travel is very useful in planning transport infrastructure in keeping with anticipated human settlement patterns and activities. The amount and nature of travel depend on the population size, income ...
Development of passenger demand o-d matrix for public bus transportation in western province

Sirisoma, N; Bandara, JMSJ; Kumarage, A [Conference-Full-text]

The objective of this research is to develop a passenger demand Origin-Destination (O-D) matrix for public bus transport in the Western Province. This O-D matrix can be used to redesign a new network of bus routes for the ...
Discounted weighted regression and forecasting

Indralingam, M [Conference-Full-text]
Effect of the properties of bituminous emulsions used for surface treatments in Sri Lanka

Judith, HLDMA; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Full-text]

Surface treatment can be used as a successful and economical method to any type of road, from trunk roads to gravel roads. The main objective of surface treatment is seal the existing road pavement thereby arresting ...
Effect of the surface chemistry of kaolin on the properties of filled rubber compounds

Ranasinghe, ARMWWK; Gunapaia, O; Gunapala, PY [Conference-Full-text]

An attempt has made to activate the inert structure of Rubber grade kaolin clays through ion-exchange process. Counter ions absorbed by unsatisfied silicon, oxygen and hydroxyl ions at the edges of planar surfaces of ...
Engineering education & industry

Vidyaratne, VGK [Conference-Abstract]
Engineering education and requirments of industry

Jayasinghe, LP [Conference-Full-text]
Engineering education for the 21st century

Sivaloganathan, S [Conference-Full-text]

The universities perform three distinct functions. Curriculum is the part which involves the function of supplying specialized competence. Engineering education entered the university only after it became a profession. ...

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