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Analysis of survival factors of subcontractors in economic recession

Misbah, ASM; Disaratna, V; Ganeshu, P; Nazeer, FS [Conference-Full-text]

Subcontracting is a term which means giving a portion of the work or obligations to another party called as subcontractor (SC) under a contract. This was used in several industries but in the construction industry, it ...
Analysis of the level of safety of public transport in a ‘sustainable development goals’ perspective in the national context

Thilakshan, T; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]

In 2015, Sri Lanka along with 192 member countries of the United Nations identified the timeliness of the concept of ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (hereforth referred to as SDGs) and mutually expressed their desire to ...
Analysis of the performance of existing wall finishers to enhance the durability of different walling materials against rain surface erosion

Galkanda, GAHH; Gunawardana, SAA; Halwathura, RU [Conference-Abstract]

Present building construction sector use different walling materials with different surface roughness values. With the increase of surface roughness, durability of the material reduces, while increasing the biological ...
Analysis on fundamental factors affecting fuel economy of light duty vehicles

Gajanayake, SP; Sugathapala, AGT; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]

Fuel economy is one of the two major performance indicators of a vehicle whereas the other key indicator is the emission of mass pollutants. Recent policy related initiatives that have taken in place in vehicle manufacturing ...
Analysis properties of rock mechanics in JIIPE area, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia for tunnel construction using deformation methods in Matlab application

Indriani, RF; Padlilah, M; Yulianita, D; Widya Utama, DEA [Conference-Abstract]

JIIPE Gresik’s Industrial Area, East Java, Indonesia is located in Randublatung depression zone, which is rich of sedimentary rock. In this study, we use two samples sedimentary rock (samples K2 and K5) that have been ...
Analytical study of the spatial diversity in additive modular architecture; with special reference to dutch structuralism

Gawarammana., MBMCB; Botejue, WPS [Conference-Full-text]

The research is based on stimulations of the modular architecture towards spatial diversity in buildings. The main attributes of the research is established on Dutch structuralism as the hypothetical base for the study. ...
An analytical study to ascertain the influence of art movement of the 43 group on the work of Geoffrey Bawa

Hallock, Y; Weliange, D [Conference-Full-text]

To understand buildings and environments, we must first understand the society and culture in which they exist. The most famous and profound architectural trends from Renaissance architecture to the Bauhaus movement found ...
Analyzing the durability and the lateral drainage characteristics of open graded friction course pavement

Dedigamuwa, KV; Nawaz, RZ; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Abstract]

In Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) is a thin permeable layer of special type Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) which contains a combination of uniform size aggregate skeleton with minimum fines, and high asphalt content. OGFC is ...
Analyzing the seasonal variation of groundwater characteristics in the Attanagalu Oya basin

Athukorala, DRM; Kohilan, C; Danushka, U; Jayarathna, WHDP; Chaminda, SP; Dassanayake, ABN; Hewavidana, SM [Conference-Full-text]

Gampaha district which has the second largest population in the country consists of many industrial establishments and residential areas. Attanagalu Oya Basin which almost entirely the Gampaha district is a major hydrologic ...
Applicability of ABCD model for the identification of suitable locations for run-of-the-river hydropower generation in upper Kelani river basin in Sri Lanka

Pandit, B; Rajapakse, L [Conference-Abstract]

The recent crisis in the energy sector has raised the need of exploration for additional renewable energy sources. Run-of-the-River (RoR) hydropower systems that harvest energy from flowing water to generate electricity ...
Applicability of calcium carbide residues for the improvement of soft peaty clay

Ranathunga, AS; Jayathilake, LBDL; Vitharana, TH; Elpitiya, KD; Nanjitha, TGT [Conference-Abstract]

Most of the constructions in Sri Lanka is to be carried out on soft peaty clay. The problems with the soft peaty clay are its high-water content, being extremely compressible and having very low shear capacity. Therefore, ...
Applicability of chitosan for the removal of fat from coconut milk-based wastewater

Peiris, ATDN; Sanjeewa, GIN; Gunawardena, SHP [Conference-Extended-Abstract]

Batch experiments were conducted to investigate the possibility of using Chitosan, a bio polymer for the removal of fat originated from coconut milk. Identification of optimum parametric conditions for fat adsorptivity was ...
Applicability of Enterprise Resource Planning in Human Resource Management in high-rise building construction

Bosco, AJ; Wickramasinghe, MBSM; Disaratna, V [Conference-Abstract]

Human Resource (HR) Management is of great significance in construction industry as it has a direct impact on the performance of construction projects. Mostly construction of high-rise buildings faces the challenge of ...
Applicability of enterprise resource planning in human resource management in high-rise building construction

Bosco, AJ; Wickramasinghe, BMSM; Disaratna, V [Conference-Abstract]

Human Resource (HR) Management is of great significance in construction industry as it has a direct impact on the performance of construction projects. Mostly construction of high-rise buildings faces the challenge of ...
Applicability of military logistics practices to small scale apparel industry of Sri Lanka having agile supply chains

Gamage, CJK; Samarasekare, N [Conference-Abstract]

Supply chain agility is achieved by enhancing the responsiveness and flexibility of a supply chain through fast and adaptive logistics and supply chain strategies. Supply chain agility is one of the vital aspects of the ...
Applicability of smart building concept to enhance sustainable building practice in Sri Lanka

Bandara, KTW; Abeynayake, MDTE; Pandithawatta, TPWSI [Conference-Full-text]

With the expansion of economic activities, sustainable development in construction industry got more attention worldwide. Hence, industry practitioners are more concerned on achieving sustainable construction goals to ...
Application of hydrodynamics to assess coastal morphology to the north of Kelani River, Sri Lanka

Ishankha, WCA; Kahawala, KKHB; Sandushan, JAC; Hewavidana, SM; Silva, KBA; Ratnayake, NP [Conference-Full-text]

Studies on hydrodynamics are important since the hydrodynamic processes highly contribute to sediment transportation in the coastal regions. Erosion in Uswetakeiyawa coastal region of Sri Lanka has been a significant ...
Application of information systems in small and medium enterprises in sri lanka

Malwenna, KH

SMEs have become an important factor in the developing economies in the world, especially to economies like Sri Lanka. It contributes largely to the socioeconomic stability and poverty reduction process of the Sri Lankan ...
Application of Social Network Analysis (SNA) to identify communication network associated with Multi-Hazard Early Warning (MHEW) in Sri Lanka

Shehara, PLAI; Siriwardana, CSA; Amaratunga, A; Haigh, R [Conference-Abstract]

In Sri Lanka, there are many recurring natural hazards like floods and landslides, which often turn into crucial disasters. Therefore, there is a worldwide necessity to initiate measures to reduce disaster risk as emphasized ...
Application of value engineering for the sustainability of the construction industry in Sri Lanka

Fernando, WSS; Jayasooriya, SD [Conference-Abstract]

Value Engineering (VE) is an emerging concept in the modern world whereas the Sri Lankan situation is incompatible to other countries. The basic principle of VE is to eliminate unnecessary cost of an item without compromising ...

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