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  • Introducing process orientation to the Sri Lankan apparel industry 
    Yapa, TSD; Lanarolle, WDG; Perera, T [Conference-Abstract]
    As a key contributor to the country's economy, the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry plays a major role in apparel business world The intense competition from regional players is the main challenge that industry faces at present. ...
  • Introduction of native vegetation on cut slopes as an erosion protection in the Southern highway, Sri Lanka 
    Nawagamuwa, UP; Rupasena, TMAT; Kumara, NHGTND; Viduranga, KD [Conference-Abstract]
    The landslides which occur due to the soil erosion and the mass movement have become one of the natural hazards faced by Sri Lanka today. The improper human activities and the carelessness have also caused to occur the ...
  • Investigation of cracks developed in Dematamal Viharaya, Buttala 
    Paskaran, S; Perera, TM; Kumara, SDS; Jayasinghe, MTR; Jayasinghe, C; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    Dematamal Viharaya of Buttala is one of the oldest Stupas in Sri Lanka built in the 2nd Century BC. It is a !8m tall non-plastered brick structure. This Stupa has developed some cracks in the recent past. Cracks have initiated ...
  • Low cost eye tracking system: detection of pupil centre and corneal reflection 
    Rodrigo, AS; Nagasinghe, DP; Pathiratne, KAMN; Pathirawasam, CD; Pawithra, WD; Perera, APA [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper discusses a method of implementing the detection of pupil centre and corneal reflection for a low cost, remote eye tracking system that is designed for usability analysis researches. The method we have used ...
  • Multiple objects tracking with a surveillance camera system 
    Bandaragoda, TR; Dilhari, UDC; Kumarasinghe, CS; Mallikarachchi, DTR; Samarawickrama, JG; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    Increasing use of CCTV for city and building surveillance has given rise to an environment where an object (a person) might traverse through the field of vi>vv of many cameras. In this paper we explore the problem of ...
  • Plagiarism Detection Framework using Text Mining Techniques 
    Costa, WUC; Wijesinghe, IA; Jayasinghe, KPKC; Seneviratne, GGADND [Conference-Abstract]
    With the rapid growth of internet resources and document processing tools, Plagiarism can be identified as a growing problem specially in the academic field. Here we present a methodology which allows users to witness an ...
  • Proceedings of the 17th Annual Research Symposium 2011 (Pre Text) 
    Rodrigo, R [Conference-Full-text]
  • Real time stereo vision based on biologically motivated algorithms using GPU 
    Chandrapala, T; Samarawickrama, J [Conference-Abstract]
    Although many recent stereo vision algorithms have been able to create disparity maps with high accuracy, because of the sequential nature it is difficult to adopt them for real time applications. Biologically motivated algorithms ...
  • Reduce stress, BCT based communication tool designed for disables for use in daily life 
    Jauffer, MS; Dayananda, N [Conference-Abstract]
    Moving a brain-computer interface (BCI) system from a laboratory demonstration to a consumer oriented real-life applications still possesses severe challenges to the BCI community. This study, aims in discovering a new ...
  • SeMap - mapping dependency relationships into semantic frame relationships 
    Fernando, CSNJ; Maldeniya, MKDT; Wijeratne, DNC; Perera, AS; Goertze, B; De Silva, NHND [Conference-Abstract]
    We describe the refacloring process of the RelEx2Frame component of OpenCog AGI Framework, a method for expanding concept variables used in RelEx and automatic generation of a common sense knowledge base specifically with ...
  • Sensing line-of-sight obstructions in a multipath radio environment 
    Chandrasekara, R; Wijesinghe, L; Siriwardena, P; Sampath, JPK; Edirisinghe, R; Dias, D [Conference-Abstract]
    The paper presents the development and the experimental verification of a technique for the identification of obstructions in the line-of-sight path between two or more radio transceivers in a multipath radio environment. ...
  • Siddhi-CEP - high performance complex event processing engine 
    Gajasinghe, KCB; Loku Narangoda, IU; Chaturanga, HWGS; Perera, S; Nanayakkara, V; Suhothayan, S [Conference-Abstract]
    Complex Event Processing (CEP) is one of the most rapidly emerging fields in data processing. Processing of high volume of events to derive higher level events is a vital part of several business applications including; business ...
  • Site suitability analysis for groundwater recharging structures in Hambantota district by using remote sensing and GIS techniques 
    Puswewala, UGA; Senanayake, IP; Dissanayake, DMDOK [Conference-Abstract]
    The dry zone of Sri Lanka faces drought conditions periodically, due to the rainfall variations over the island. Hambantota District in Sri Lanka appears to be a highly affected area from these drought conditions on the ...
  • Strengthening of reinforced concrete slabs using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) 
    Abarna, S; Abeysinghe, KDA; Lakshitha, NHM; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper presents the potential use of externally bonded fiber reinforced polymer (FPR) systems to upgrade reinforced concrete slabs deficient in flexural strength. A total of five slabs, each having 500 mm width. 125 mm ...
  • Structural assessment and rehabilitation option for Yudaganawa dagoba in Buttala 
    Kularathna, HGSR; Siriwardhana, DNTM; Sudharshana, WN; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    Yudaganawa dagoba in Uva province is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka which dates back to 2nd century BC. Presently, this colossal stupa with a diameter about 91.2 m and reaching a height of 13 m is undergoing several ...
  • Sugarcane bagasse pith as a low cost adsorbent for the removal of Methylene Blue from wastewater 
    Senarathna, KMCU; Amarasinghe, BMWPK [Conference-Abstract]
    Adsorption of methylene blue dye (MB) onto sugarcane bagasse pith from Pelwatte Sugar planl was studied to enable comparison with alternative commonly available adsorbents. Batch experiments were conducted to determine the ...
  • Suitability of cohesionless soil as a highway construction material 
    Suvetha, B; Tharaka, DGS; Ranasinghe, JASL; Mampearachchi, WK; Thilakasiri, KS [Conference-Abstract]
    Major parts of the Eastern and Northern provinces of Sri Lankti are covered with cohesionless soil. Utilization of locally available soil for the construction of the subbase of these roads will optimize the cost and reduce ...
  • The Failure mechanism and bearing capacity of different types of shallow foundations 
    Fernando, NCJ; Sendanayake, EM; Sendanayake, DO; De Silva, LIN [Conference-Abstract]
    The development in analysis and design of shell type foundations have led to the understanding that there are more advantages of shell type foundations compared to their conventional flat counterparts. The hearing capacities ...
  • The potential of nailed all timber box beams 
    Hettiarachchi, MTP; Welhena, KM; Chandraratna, PG; Priyadharshana, KHPV [Conference-Abstract]
    The potential of combining small dimension timber with timber webs of suitable thickness has been demonstrated by of this experimental investigation on nailed built up timber box beams of different cross sectional profiles ...
  • Traffic induced vibration analysis of existing steel bridge in Padeniya-Anuradhapura road 
    Kodikara, KATL; Morawaka, UD; Gunathilake, IAPMP; Lewanagamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    The selected Bridge which is located in Padeniya-Anuradhapura road is a steel truss bridge with three spans of approximately 31m long. It is currently undergoing a development process which includes constructing a ...