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  • Development of photodegradable low density polyethylene blends for industrial applications 
    Wickramaarachchi, WADD; Pathiraja, PMDJ; Samarasekare, AMPB [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Photo activators were used to develop photodegradable Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) blends. The photo activators such as TiO2 Coumarin (1.2-Benzopyrone), Camphor (2-Bornanone) were added to Low Density Polyethylene ...
  • Device authentication in wireless Ad-Hoc networks by shaking 
    Gunawardhana, HU; Seneviratne, MVP; Wickramasinghe, IS; Wickramasinghe, WADVD; Dias, SAD [Conference-Full-text]
    We propose and demonstrate a method to establish a secure communication session between two devices in an ad-hoc wireless network by means of shaking the devices together. This is a task which is easy to perform hut difficult ...
  • Effectiveness of performance management systems in information technology industry in Sri Lanka 
    Guhanathan, P; Wickramasinghe, VM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    This empirical study is based on the perceived effectiveness of the performance management system in information technology (IT) organizations in Sri Lanka and the sample consists of 88 employees working in the capacity ...
  • Effects of ultra fines in quarry dust on properties of mortar 
    Mathanraj, T; Senthil., B; Gogulan, S; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The Quarry dust (QD) is being extensively used as fine aggregates for both mortar and concrete applications as an alternative to river sand. Because of the limited availability of river sand it is necessary to search for ...
  • Energy monitoring system 
    Pasindu, C [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Energy management (EM) is a continuous process which includes energy monitoring, communicating and processing obtained energy data for an effective EM, energy consumption standards should be introduced first. I his product ...
  • Experimental study of the relationship between upper-limb motions and EMG levels of related muscles 
    Gopura, RC; Kiguchi, K; Horikawa, E; Agalawatta, NT [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Human upper-limb muscle activities during daily upper-limb motions have been studied to identify the relationship between upper-limb motions and electromyography (EMG) activity levels oj related muscles Sixteen muscles ...
  • Experimental study on confinement of axially loaded square columns with CFRP 
    Pathirana, NS; Lewangamage, CS; Jayasinghe, MTR [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Use of fiber reinforced polymer composite as an externally strengthening method of concrete structures has been growing rapidly in all over the world in recent years. But still in Sri Lanka the conventional methods are used ...
  • Experimental study on use of FRP for enhancement of shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams 
    Lewangamage, CS; Jayasinghe, MTR; Jayanath, BCR [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Most of the structures are made of reinforced concrete because its load carrying capacity and durability. But the strength of reinforced concrete can be reduced due to several reasons such as corrosion of the steel, accidental ...
  • Extraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends 
    Sitinamaluwa, HS; Somasiri, GWD; Samarasekara, AMPB [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Blends of pectin and low density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared and the effect of pectin on biodegradability was analyzed Pectin was extracted front passion fruit peels hy hot acid extraction with a yield of 20 wt.%. ...
  • Factors affecting effective lean implementation: a case study of a tyre manufacturing company in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, HSC; Perera, PST; Raveendra, LM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The lean manufacturing system is an integrated set of principles, practices, tools, and techniques which addresses the root causes of the operational problems. It ensures that the customer receives the product with required ...
  • Fate of a pesticide in an agricultural environment 
    Tharanga, MA; Chaturangani, LBJ; Gunasekera, MY [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The main purpose of this work was to develop a multimedia distribution model to use as a tool to predict the fate and transport of a pesticide in an agro-ecosystem. This mode was developed to suit the Sri Lankan ...
  • Finite element modelling of short span soil-steel bridge structures used in Southern highway in Sri Lanka 
    Induprabha, SAD; Rajapaksha, RPGKS; Siriwardana, KDYE; Jayasinghe, MTR; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The corrugated soil Steel Structures, consisting of a combination of shells of corrugated steel plates and surrounded with well compacted backfill soil have been used in Sri Lanka for the first time in Southern Transportation ...
  • Forecasting critical dry spell lengths in anamaduwa 
    Mathugama, SC; Peiris, S [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Series of critical dry spell lengths in 56 years in Anamaduwa are analysed to predict the length of critical dry spells Both linear and nonlinear lime series approaches are tried to identify the best Jilted model By comparing ...
  • FPGA implementation of sound signal localization 
    Shazni, MNM; Perera, DYC; Maduranga, DAK; Dhileeban, R; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper proposes an algorithm, which can he used to compute Direction of Arrival of a sound source in real time Comparing to existing algorithms this algorithm takes lesser time for implementation and therefore is much ...
  • From tradition to modernization through innovations: the effect of architectural shading by residential houses in Bodrum, Turkey 
    Karasu, A. [Conference-Abstract]
    Early evidences like by Socrates and Vitruvius show that, solar principles and other local climatic qualities to achieve comfortable living spaces were not used only in this millennium. Nevertheless, the energy consummation ...
  • Glutter - applying CEP concepts to the WWW 
    Silva, SC [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    The main challenge of our time is making .sense of the avalanche of information available. With the growing sophistication, the web is moving towards being more dynamic and getting more eventful[1]. Here, we present Glutter, ...
  • Harmonic current compensator 
    Attanayaka, TL; Bandara, PM; Bambarawana, IS; Banukobhan, N; Karunadasa, JP [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    This paper presents the design and implementation of a Harmonic Current Compensator. Sources of harmonics, harmonic distortion, detrimental effects of harmonics and harmonic elimination methods are considered. Paper ...
  • High impedance arcing fault detection in low voltage distribution network 
    Paththamperuma, RS; Perera, I; Perera, K; Perera, C; De Silva, N; Javatunga, U [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Low voltage distribution network should be highly reliable with excellent security. For overhead feeders security is predominantly important. If an unrecognizable quantitative fault occurs at the overhead lines, the above ...
  • High performance software application acceleration using field programmable gate arrays 
    Lakshan, HMRD; Liyanage, CM; Perera, TTD; Wijesundera, DSS; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Full-text]
    From the early Fanes of foreign trade which consisted of direct exchange of commodities, financial exchanges have evolved to process transactions using high end computer systems. In highly competitive financial markets low ...
  • How does the Internal generator capacity and power supply reliability affects hybrid energy system sizing? 
    Perera, ATD; Wickremasinghe, DMIJ; Mahindarathna, DVS; Attalage, RA; Perera, KKCK; Bartholameuz, EM [Conference-Extended-Abstract]
    Combining renewable energy sources to Internal Combustion Generator (ICG) systems for standalone applications is becoming popular due to higher depletion rate of fossil fuel resources and global concerns on green house ...