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Browsing UoM Conferences by Conference Proceedings "Transport Research Forum 2010"

Browsing UoM Conferences by Conference Proceedings "Transport Research Forum 2010"

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  • Possible improvements to existing bus fare structure to achieve better service 
    Ifthikar, BM; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]
    Bus fare is one of the most important factors regarding profit maximization in the industry as well as providing a quality service to the passengers. In the economic point of view the price of the commodity decided by the ...
  • Preparation of time, bus and crew schedules for a selected passenger transport bus company 
    Karunaratne, KAC; Kumarage, AS [Conference-Abstract]
    In Sri Lanka, passenger transport services are provided by both private sector and government sector. Government sector buses are operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board. This board is a well organizing institute. This ...
  • Quality control aspects of asphalt concrete surface regularity 
    Gnanasekaran, S; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Abstract]
    Standard Specifications for Construction & Maintenance of Roads and Bridges in Sri Lanka do not specify the allowable limit of road roughness for newly constructed roads or rehabilitated roads. But, the specification ...
  • Rail bus integration for commuter traffic in Colombo city 
    Thenuwara, H; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]
    Despite commuters often use more than one mode of transport even in a single journey, an intermodal coordination and organizational facilities of public transport service in Sri Lanka is yet to be developed. Transport ...
  • Review of grading systems for asphalt binders in hot mix asphalt pavements 
    Mihirani, GS; Binduhewa, BWP; Lalithya, GDD; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Abstract]
    Asphalt binders are typically categorized by one or more grading systems according to the physical characteristics. Traditional grading systems such as penetration and viscosity grading system and the new method, Superpave ...
  • Rigid pavement design with recycled concrete aggregate for low volume roads 
    Gayani, JKU; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Abstract]
    The main consideration of any pavement design is to provide structural alternatives that are feasible both technically and economically. This can be achieved by specifying pavement layer thickness with proper types of ...
  • Selection criteria for provincial road development 
    Liyanage, U; Mampearachchi, WK [Conference-Abstract]
    Road network is playing an important role in the development of any country. With the present development in Sri Lanka its road network, consisting of national, provincial and rural roads are developing rapidly. Government ...
  • Simulation of thermal behavior of ground concrete slab exposed to solar radiation 
    Karunarathne, AMAN; Mampearachchi, WK; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Abstract]
    Rate of heat flux from solar radiation, thermal properties of concrete and heat loss from concrete due to convection parameters of surrounding influence the temperature variation of an exposed concrete slab. Literature ...
  • Strategies to minimize user inconvenience during road rehabilitations 
    Duminda, JMS; Bandara, JMSJ
    Many of the nation’s transport infrastructure reaches the end of it’s life cycle, work zones are becoming more and more prevalent on our roadways. This increased exposure to work zones increases likelihood for inconvenience ...
  • Tool for initial environmental assessment of road rehabilitation projects 
    Ambalavanar, J; Bandara, NJGJ; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Abstract]
    The environmental assessment process involves the prediction of changes over time in various environmental aspects as a result of a proposed project. The prediction of the nature, extent, and magnitude of environmental ...