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  • Integrated project cost system 
    Perera, AADAJ; Imriyas, K [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The primary objectives of any contractor are to obtain jobs, to complete them within a reasonable time, and to obtain payments for the work completed with an acceptable profit. They also like to keep a positive cash flow ...
  • A layered beam model to analyse composite truss girders 
    Weerasinghe, MD [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    In non-steel manufacturing countries like Sri Lanka, where the cost of heavy rolled steel sections are very high, composite floor trusses tend to provide an economical solution in achieving moderate spans in the range of ...
  • Modification of mineral fillers with amino-functional derivatives 
    Thambawita, IS; Gunapala, O; Gunapala, PY [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Fillers playa major role in the rubber industry with respect to their effect on properties of vulcanised rubber and the compound's cost. For most applications rubber compounds are loaded with reinforcing carbon black fillers ...
  • NEO: Autonomous navigation by means of infrared sensors 
    Pathirana, DNW; Dassanayake, VPC [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    With the emergence of personal robotics applications, mobile robotics technology has reached beyond the factory floor into unstructured environments that have not been specifically engineered for robots. In contrast to ...
  • A novel low-cost process for chemical treatment of timber and investlgation of its comparative performance 
    Fernando, MARV [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Use of "Rubber" (Hevea basiliensis) timber in furniture manufacture is very common today. Though it has very good strength and nail holding properties, comparable with best quality timber such as "Teak" (Techtona randis), ...
  • Optimum quantities of materials to be used for surface dressings in Sri Lanka 
    Judith, HLDMA; Bandara, JMSJ [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Improper construction techniques, poor quality of materials and incorrect quantities of binder and aggregate used are the possible reasons for the inferior quality of surface dressings. Premature failure due to the first ...
  • The physical properties of sewing threads and their influence on industrial sewing performance 
    Paranawidanage, K; Dissanayake, DPD [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The clothing sector of Sri Lanka is highly export oriented and dependent on the developments in the international market and trade practices. If Sri Lanka is to compete effectively in the international market, more effort ...
  • Proceeding of the 8th annual symposium 2002 (Pre Text) 
    Kumarage, A [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
  • Remote meter reading over power distribution lines 
    Gamage, K; Ranaweera, A; Karunadasa, JP; Dias, D [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The paper presents the development of a simple technique for remote reading of utility meters using low voltage power distribution lines. Remotely reading electricity, gas and water meters have distinct advantages over ...
  • Solar thermal collector 
    Perera, KKCK; Malika, MS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    According to the statistics on energy consumption by source, fossil fuel is dominant; this will possibly result in environmental pollution causing certain hazards to all living matter. But there should be some way to get ...
  • Study of allergic reactions to natural latex gloves among Sri Lankan health care workers 
    De Silva, JWN; Walpalage, S; Lokupitiya, R [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Natural rubber latex is the most common source material for surgical and examination gloves. The introduction of universal precautions in health care settings to prevent the spread of AIDS & Hepatitis-B has dramatically ...
  • Waste minimization and wastewater treatment in an electroplating industry 
    Jayawardana, KGS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    There are more than 80 electroplating units in Sri Lanka, including household units. However, the level of electroplating technology in Sri Lanka is low, and several problems of electroplating facilities with regard to ...