The urbanization process effects both structure and function of the cities. Therefore, the analysis of morphological patterns of a particular urban area have evolved as a result of varying factors of demographics, level ...

Tsunami struck Sri Lanka on December 26th 2004. This has been the worst natural disaster in island’s history. Within hours the unprecedented destruction of quick snuffed around 40,000 lives, over 80,000 houses, and ...

This paper introduces a low cost method of sensing position using a optical sensor. Main objective of this study was to overcome the shortcomings associated with the conventional contact type of position sensors using a ...

Over the last century, the design for shear in reinforced concrete beams has been uncertain. The reason for this uncertainty is the lack of clear understanding of the true nature of load carrying mechanism. Researchers around ...

The use of natural fibers as fillers in the rubber industry is a new trend. Banana fibres has been incorporated into phenol formaldehyde and polyester resins as a reinforcing material. However, the use of banana fiber ...

Streets have been providing a theme for many studies, symposiums and planning and design studios all over the world for last few decades. Research interests on streets cut across many aspects including the physical elements, ...

Title in Publication as "Flexural strength of compressed stabilized earth masonary materials."

Information literacy is "a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to define, locate, evaluate and use effectively the needed information" (Association of College ...

Retort processing allows the food industry to create safe and shelf stable food products. Retort pouch is comparatively a new technology in retort processing and has more advantages when compared to the conventional canning ...