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3D full field deformation measurement using digital image correlation

Lowhikan, SS; Mallikarachchi, HMYC [Conference-Abstract]

3D deformation and strain are crucial parameters in engineering design and construction. Precise 3D full-field measurement is useful in identifying the response of the structure under a given loading condition. Digital ...

3rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering 2021 (Pre Text)

Abeykoon, AMHS; Velmanickam, L [Conference-Full-text]

6th International Conference on Information Technology Research ICITR 2021 [Pre Text]

Unknown author [Conference-Full-text]

Accuracy of traditional contingency estimation in the construction industry

Jeyananthan, N; Shandraseharan, A; Kulatunga, U [Conference-Abstract]

Contingency amounts are allocated in the construction projects to deal with uncertainties arising during the projects. Contingency amounts are usually estimated traditionally by simply adding a percentage of the estimated ...

Activity Participation Patterns of Individuals in Sri Lanka

Malshan, TMP; De Silva, GLDI [Conference-Full-text]

Activity-based models are replacing commonly used traditional four-step models due to their high temporal and spatial resolution, integrity, interdependency, and behavioural basis. The foundation of an activity-based model ...

Adapting marytts for synthesizing sinhalese speech to communicate with children

Lakmal, MAJA; Methmini, KADG; Rupasinghe, DMHM; Hettiarachchi, DI; Piyawardana, V; Senarathna, M; Reyal, S; Pulasinghe, K [Conference-Full-text]

The majority of the Sri Lankan population speak Sinhala, which is also the country's mother tongue. Sinhala is a difficult language to learn by children aged between 1–6 years when compared to other languages. Text to ...

Adopting distance learning in Fashion Design education : collaborative learning approach during Covid-19 pandemic

Dharmakeerthi, M.G.C.C.; Wickramasinghe, A. [Conference-Full-text]

There is an ongoing debate regarding the best approach to educate undergraduates in arts and design (AD) subjects through online mode due to the Covid-19 pandemic. AD students are predominantly learning through experimental ...

Advanced structural health monitoring system for bridges in Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, D; Lewangamage, CS; Vishnu, P [Conference-Abstract]

Bridges are a critical component of the transportation infrastructure system because a failure in a particular bridge may affect a wide range of areas adversely. Also, the intensity and frequency of natural shocks and ...

Analysing the gap between predicted and actual operational energy consumption in buildings: a review

Rajithan, M; Soorige, D; Amarasinghe, SDIA [Conference-Abstract]

Operational energy consumption in buildings has a crucial impact on global energy consumption. Nevertheless, significant energy savings can be achieved in buildings if properly designed, constructed, and operated. Building ...

Analysis and numerical simulation of semi-circle bending fatigue crack propagation of asphalt mixture

Huang, L; Zhang, P; Song, W; Feng, X; Yang, S [Conference-Full-text]

In order to study the fatigue crack propagation characteristics of asphalt mixture, a model of fatigue crack dynamically propagating was established based on the Paris law modified with fracture energy release rate. Four ...

An Analysis Of Daylighting Performance Of Learning Spaces In Local Government Sector Schools In Kandy

Wijesundara, A; Gamage, W [Article-Full-text]

Natural lighting creates a pleasant environment, promotes healthier conditions and saves energy, and is an important factor in the design of education institutions. Many research indicates the positive impacts of better ...

Analysis of feasibility of blockchain technology for international trade related to Sri Lankan construction industry

Weerakoon, HD; Chandanie, H [Conference-Abstract]

Sri Lankan (SL) construction industry has been trading with overseas suppliers to fulfil the need for material and technology. This process faces many issues due to the poor digitalisation of the industry. The financial ...

Analysis of geopolitical and economic threats to the Port of Colombo

Gunawardana, JRNT; Edirisinghe, L [Conference-Full-text]

The port of Colombo is the main seaport in Sri Lanka which operates as a transhipment hub in South Asia. However, the various scenarios that have been favourable to the port of Colombo to date, not remain the same. Identifying ...

Analysis of issues in sustainable water management of irrigation systems: case of a developing country

Sirimewan, DC; Mendis, APKD; Rajini, D; Samaraweera, A; Manjula, NHC [Article-Full-text]

Purpose Sustaining the irrigated agriculture, while conserving the natural eco-system, are the two main objectives of sustainable water management (SWM) in irrigation. Achieving both the objectives simultaneously is a ...

Analysis of multi-day extreme rainfall events in Kelani River basin

Chathuranga, GK; Fernando, WCDK; De Silva, PKC [Conference-Abstract]

Floods, one of the major disasters in Sri Lanka occur not only due to a single daily rainfall but due to multiday rainfall events. Thus, to safeguard the properties, analysis of the multiday rainfall events is more ...

Analysis Of Relationship Between Urban Sprawl And Its Driving Factors: A Case Of Small And Medium Town In Sri Lanka

Manesha, EPP; Jayasinghe, A [Article-Full-text]

Measuring the level of urban sprawl is a challenging task that lacks a clear universal method. Therefore, it is worthwhile to investigate whether results differ with the methods utilized, to compute the level of urban ...

Analysis of skidding potential and safe vehicle speeds on wet horizontal pavement curves

Peng, J; Chu, L; Fwa, TF [Conference-Full-text]

Skidding on wet horizontal pavement curves is a major traffic safety concern. Themaximum safe driving speed against skidding is an important threshold for safe driving. However, because of the complex tire-pavement-fluid ...

Analysis of torque sensorless steer by wire system using the bilateral tele-operation concept

Senevirathne, EH; Abeykoon, AMHS; Wijewardhana, WMTG [Conference-Full-text]

The mechanical linkage of the steering column can ideally be replaced by a bilateral controller-based steer by wire system. This paper presents an intuitive method of designing a bilaterally controlled steer by wire system ...

Analysis on design standards of bus terminals in Sri Lanka

Medawatte, V; Sirisoma, N [Conference-Abstract]

Transportation has become a major component in a countries’ development. Improvement of public transportation along with their infrastructure is a timely need to address its demand. The comfort, safety, and attractiveness ...

An analytical design & optimization approach to enhance warehouse operations

Dissanayake, S; Rupasinghe, T [Conference-Full-text]

This paper presents an overview of integrating warehouse design and optimization modelling approach to enhance the supply chain performance. The approach is derived through a literature review as well as by considering the ...

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