Browsing by Author "Galkanda, H"

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  • Improve intrinsic properties of walling materials to create occupant comfort 
    Galkanda, H; Udawattha, C; Halwatura, R [Conference-Full-text]
    Abstract Buildings and architectural spaces are built for occupant comfort. Thus tropical climatic condition is the worst climate to achieve the occupant comfort. Tropics are favourable for bio receptive activities such ...
  • Investigation of mechanical properties of mud concrete with coconut fiber reinforcement 
    Galabada, H; Galabada, PD; Galkanda, H; Halwatura, RU [Conference-Full-text]
    Mud concrete was a sustainable innovation, invented to replace existing conventional construction materials with sustainable material. Mud concrete consists of soil and cement along with water. In terms of sustainable ...
  • Mold growth and moss growth on tropical walls 
    Udawattha, C; Galkanda, H; Ariyarathne, IS; Jayasinghe, GY; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]
    The tropical climatic condition is the worst climate condition for building materials [1] [2] [3] [4]. Because, the tropics consist of rain, sun, high humid wind etc. [5] [6] [3]. The idea of the wall and roof are to protect ...
  • Performance of natural polymers for stabilizing earth blocks 
    Udawattha, C; de Silva, DE; Galkanda, H; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]
    Natural polymers have been tested for soil stabilization since prehistoric age. This study evaluated the behavior of seven natural polymers as earth stabilizer. Seven polymers were selected from Sri Lankan vernacular polymer ...
  • Thermal performance comparison on flooring materials 
    Galabada, GH; Dharmaratne, PD; Galkanda, H; Halwatura, RU [Conference-Full-text]
    New building materials and technologies that provide thermal comfort are expected to gain popularity in the recent past. Hence, efforts to incorporate new building material solutions are needed to protect potential populations ...