Sri Lanka Easter attacks were done by coordinated suicide bombers on 21 st of April, 2019. This paper investigates the damages to the glass façades due to the explosions that occurred inside the five-star hotels, Shangri-La, ...

The maximum crack width of Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures should be controlled for satisfying the serviceability and durability requirements of the civil engineering structures. Therefore, care must be taken at the ...

Water is considered the source of living for every creation, as it is a crucial element for healthy living. A Safe and adequate supply of potable water is one of the basic elements for the human to sustain a healthy life. ...

This paper investigates the methods of improving the lateral stability of variable height truss type steel bridges that are used for pedestrian purposes in Sri Lanka. Several truss type steel bridges have been built for ...

Piles with tie beams are mostly used as a practice in the expressway bridges in Sri Lanka. Even though it seems to be cost effective, the reliability of the substructure in some soil conditions, might be quite low when ...

Concrete water tanks are used to store and supply safe drinking water and are designed as crack-free structures. The demand for water tanks will continue to increase in the coming years; quick construction methods and ...