• Experimental analysis on the workmanship factors and performance of fibre optic infrastructure monitoring cables embedded in concrete structures 

  Gowshikan A [Thesis-Abstract]

  Structural health monitoring helps to protect infrastructure by guiding timely interventions. Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) is one such monitoring technique with significant advantages such as continuous measurement ...
• Application of CFRP composite for sustainable solution of corroded slab system due to low nominal cover case study on nerd slab system 

  Ganewattha CK [Thesis-Full-text]

  Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthening technique had been shown excellent performance in externally strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) elements due to their superior properties compared to the alternative ...
• Analysis and initial design of civil engineering structures using structural optimization 

  Lowhikan SS [Thesis-Full-text]

  Structural optimization of solids aims to find the optimal designs of structures by minimizing a constrained objective function such as the material compliance within a given problem domain. This constrained optimization ...
• Influence of matric suction on pullout resistance of soil nails 

  Rajeevkaran, P [Thesis-Full-text]

  Soil nailing is a widely used slope stabilisation technique using the passive intrusions-soil nails. Soil nail is a reinforcement bar encased within a grouted borehole without any pre-tensioning. When the soil mass attempts ...
• Disaster management frameworks in Sri Lanka and compliance with global standards 

  Jayasiri, GP [Thesis-Full-text]

  In the recent past Sri Lanka has experienced several significant natural disasters. At present, the DMC and all the line agencies focus on disaster management functions under the ministry of disaster management. The ...
• Study of deep beams using finite element approach 

  Jasotharan, S [Thesis-Full-text]

  Beams are common structural elements in most structures and generally they are analysed using classical beam theories to evaluate the stress and strain characteristics of the beam. But in the case of deep beams, higher ...
• Embodied analysis of a precast building system 

  Dissanayake, DMKW [Thesis-Full-text]

  Buildings are evolving throughout the history of mankind. When a new building system is introduced, the usual evaluation method is the monetary value. The adaptability to the climate conditions, structural capabilities and ...
• Development of fast and bouncy cricket pitches in Sri Lanka 

  Perera, WSU [Thesis-Full-text]

  Development of Fast and Bouncy cricket pitches in Sri Lanka Most cricket batsmen in Indian subcontinent face a great difficulty in batting against fast bowlers on English and Australian fast and bouncy cricket pitches. The ...
• Effect of end anchorage on CFRP strengthened concrete beams 

  Wijerathna, DMN [Thesis-Abstract]

  Reinforced concrete structures are often being subjected to modifications and improvements during their service life. The main causes for improvements are design errors, changes in use, degradation due to corrosion of ...
• Development of light weight cement blocks with bottom ash from coal fired thermal power plants 

  Savitha, R [Thesis-Full-text]

  In the Nuraicholai coal fired thermal power plant, 7500 MT of coal per day is burnt producing 750 MT and 75 MT of two main waste products fly ash and bottom ash respectively. Fly ash is used in cement manufacture, but ...
• Establishment of dry weather flow in Kalu ganga under climate change scenarios 

  Rajapaksha, RWCN [Thesis-Abstract]

  Kalu Ganga basin is one of the most important river basins in Sri Lanka which covers a major portion of the wet zone and carries the highest discharge volume into the sea annually. Therefore it has been identified that, ...
• Modelling of the deployment behaviour of highly compacted thin membranes 

  Liyanage, PM [Thesis-Abstract]

  Space structures such as solar sails, solar reflectors, and sun shields have very large surface areas. Hence they require deployable methods to be stored and transported out of the earth’s atmosphere in limited cargo ...
• TSUNAMI RISK ASSESSMENT FOR EARLY WARNING AND IMPACT MITIGATION 

  Samarasekara, RSM [Thesis-Abstract]

  An effective, accurate, reliable and rapid version for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System (IOTWS) is stretches back over several years to integrate with the tsunami forecasting and early warning framework. A brief ...
• Performance of green roofs in tropical climatic conditions 

  Wijerathne, SN [Thesis-Abstract]

  Growth ofthe world urbanization has been extensively accelerated since past few decades. With the increasing urbanization, the land with permeable layers and moist have been altered. As a result, urban heat island phenomenon ...
• DESIGN OF RIGID PAVEMENT JOINT SPACING FOR LOW VOLUME ROADS 

  Karunarathne, AMAN [Thesis-Abstract]

  During 'the last decade, the government has given great emphasis on development of the road sector. The government also promoted the construction of concrete roads in rural areas. The major reason for this is that the ...
• Optimization of truss type steel bridges 

  Karunarathna, WWN [Thesis-Abstract]

  This work aims towards analyzing truss type steel bridges by 3-D finite element modelling using SAP2000. Details of different truss type steel bridges are discussed together with gathered information on such bridges found ...
• Optimum logistic cost cluster size of multiple facilities and server systems 

  Perera, KPH [Thesis-Abstract]

  Demand for a particular facility can be exceeded due to the continuous growth of consumers. Therefore the existing competition can also be increased. This will boost the forming of new facilities providers and also increase ...
• Development of a 46 Story Apartment Building in Rajagiriya 

  Jayasinghe, C [Thesis-Abstract]

  Colombo city is the business capital in Sri Lanka. The growth of businesses in the city is increasing day by day. As a result of this situation, many urban dwellers those living outside the capital are attracted to the ...
• Estimation of Fatigue Life of Steel Masts using Finite Element Modelling 

  Danushka, KKGK [Thesis-Full-text]

  Estimation of Fatigue Life of Steel Masts using Finite Element Modelling Fatigue is an important design consideration for tall steel structures. Accurate prediction of fatigue endurance is essential to design the elements ...
• Feasibility study of use of bottom ash, by product of Norochcholi coal power plant in hot mix asphalt concrete in Sri Lanka 

  Dammika, HTR [Thesis-Full-text]

  A review of recent research on bottom ash seems to indicate it has the capability to improve asphalt pavement performance when used to replace a portion of the aggregate in asphalt mixes. Bottom ash can be used as an ...

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