Mineralogical analysis through physical concentration and microscopic studies of beach sand is one of the most accurate methods in the determination of percentages of constituent heavy minerals of beach sand. However, ...

Sri Lanka has been known as 'Ratnadeepa', which translates to 'Island of gems' because of the precious natural gemstones found in its gravelly soil. Even though the gem industry in Sri Lanka extends back to ancient times, ...

This study was to find a treatment technique to reduce the water absorption of Recycled Aggregates (RA) which involved preparing a coating to reduce the water penetration. The materials considered for the preparation ...

Natural gas is finding its place at the heart of the energy discussion all over the world. It is being a cheap and relatively environmentally friendly alternative energy. The recent emergence of this discussion is due ...

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major environmental problem associated with mining activities. There are several methods to remediate these mine drainage by neutralizing and removing metals from solutions. Those mechanisms ...

This study was carried out to develop an inundation and risk assessment model in Hambantota coastal area, based on the 2004 tsunami event. This tsunami event was one of the largest tsunamis to cause devastation to human ...