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Embodied energy of mud concrete block (MCB) versus brick and cement blocks

Udawattha, C; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]

tThe concept of calculating embodied energy because it’s a wholistic method of measuring the sustain-ability factor of building materials. By definition, the embodied energy is the sum of all the types of energyconsumed ...
Geopolymerized self-compacting mud concrete masonry units

Udawattha, C; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]

This study was conducted to develop an alternative method of utilizing fly ash as an alternative stabilizer to build affordable earth masonry units named “mud concrete blocks”. Mud concrete masonry block is a novel invention ...
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 ...
Life cycle cost of different Walling material used for affordable housing in tropics

Udawattha, C; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]

The energy consumption of affordable housing industry plays a vital role in the environmental sustainability, waste generation and energy consumption. The development of sustainable housing construction methodology helps ...
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 ...
Mud concrete paving block for pedestrian pavements

Udawattha, C; Galabada, H; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]

Population growth and rapid urbanization have led to mass infrastructure development in many sectors such as buildings, roads, urban public areas, etc. However, little attention has been given to human comfort and ...
Operational feasibility of a hybrid roof insulation system with bamboo and vegetation: An experimental study in tropical climatic conditions

Nandapala, K; Halwatura, R [Article-Full-text]

A significant portion of the global energy is consumed for creating thermally comfortable building interiors. Insulating the roof has been identified as an effective measure in addressing the issue. Bamboo-transversed is ...
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 ...

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