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  • Behaviour of CFRP strengthened concrete slab at elevated temperature 
    Ranasinghe, RATM; Jinadasa, DVLR; Srilal, HPS; Gamage, JCPH [Conference-Abstract]
    The use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) for concrete structures is becoming worldwide trend as an alternative to the use of conventional materials. Although there is an enormous structural potential to use the ...
  • Better values and characteristics in relationally integrated value networks to enhance total asset management 
    De Silva, END; Ranadewa, KATO; Kumaraswamy, M; Ranasinghe, KAMK [Conference-Abstract]
    Construction contract types span a wide spectrum ranging from traditional contracting to relational contracting modes. Although weak collaborative supply chain networks exist even in widely practiced traditional contract ...
  • Body area sensor network for evaluating fitness exercise 
    Varatharajah, Y; Karunathilaka, N; Rismi, M; Kotinkaduwa, S; Dias, D [Conference-Abstract]
    The paper presents a wireless body area sensor network (BASN) for evaluating the effectiveness of fitness exercising. The goal of our work is to provide a mobile and an accurate way of quantifying the energy expenditure ...
  • Bond performance of CFRP strengthened concrete subjected to fire 
    Rariasinghe, RATM; Jinadasa, DVLR; Srilal, HPS; Gamage, JCPH [Conference-Abstract]
    CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforce Polymer) strengthening system has recently emerged us a practical alternative for the flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete structures because of its efficiency in terms of structural ...
  • Bond performance of CFRP strengthened steel members subjected to axial compression 
    Abeygunasekera, S; Gamage, JCPH; Fawzia, S [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper focuses on the use of externally bonded Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) materials to strengthen steel plates subjected to compression. A fully slender steel section was selected in this test programme. ...
  • A Brief review on upper extremity robotic exoskeleton systems 
    Gopura, RARC; Kiguchi, K; Bandara, DSV [Conference-Abstract]
    Robotic exoskeleton systems are one of the highly active areas in recent robotic research. These systems have been developed significantly to be used for the human power augmentation, robotic rehabilitation, human power ...
  • Building post occupancy evaluation frame work 
    Konara, KMGK; Sandanayake, YG [Conference-Abstract]
    Buildings facilitate organizational performance by creating a comfortable and stable internal environment for the occupants. Traditionally, micro level criteria have been used by the building professionals in understanding ...
  • Building project performance evaluation model 
    Wadugodapitiya, RRMMK; Sandanayake, YG; Thurairajah, N [Conference-Abstract]
    Building project performance evaluation is a novel research interest in performance measurement (PM) and it is the process of quantifying the efficiency and effectiveness of construction activities. The traditional view ...
  • Calibration checklist to use in an automated pedagogical evaluation process of web based E-Learning 
    De Sirisuriya, SCMS; Ranathunga, L; Karunanayaka, SP; Abdullah, NA [Conference-Abstract]
    E-Learning becomes widely spread in the past few years because it enables learner to participate in anytime, anyplace personalized training. Designing rich E-Learning environment is an important factor to enhancing the ...
  • Calibration Checklist to Use in an Automated Pedagogical Evaluation Process of Web Based ELearning 
    de S Sirisuriya, SCM; Karunanayaka, SP; Ranathunga, L; Abdullah, NA [Conference-Abstract]
    E-Learning becomes widely spread in the past few years because it enables learner to participate in anytime, anyplace personalized training. Designing rich E-Learning environment is an important factor to enhancing the ...
  • Can pedagogical evaluation process of web based E-Learning be automated? 
    de S Sirisuriya, SCM; Ranathunga, L; Karunanayaka, SP; Abdullah, NA [Conference-Abstract]
    E-Learning aims to improve the quality of learning through the use of modern information and communication technologies. Designing E-Learning course materials is the most critical task because its entire educational system ...
  • Can pedagogical evaluation process of web based e-learning be automated? 
    de S Sirisuriya, SCM [Conference-Abstract]
    E-Learning aims to improve the quality of learning through the use of modern information and communication technologies. Designing E-Learning course materials is the most critical task because its entire educational ...
  • Capacitor switching transient analysis on a transmission grid substation 
    Hemapala, KTMU; Munasinghe, DLP [Conference-Abstract]
    The quality of electric power system has a great concern and also it has been a constant topic of study. A transient originated from capacitor bank switching are main reason which affects the power quality. The analysis, ...
  • Capacity building for post disaster waste management : research methodological perspective 
    Karunasena, GI; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Conference-Abstract]
    Every year newspapers and television screens are dominated at some point by a natural disaster of international concern. In a disaster, generation of waste is unavoidable. This causes serious environmental and economic ...
  • Capacity building towards sustainability : context of post disaster waste management 
    Karunasena, GI; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Conference-Abstract]
    Concept of Capacity Building is an essential component in development theory and practice. In developing countries, it is identified as a key concept in achieving sustainability. In particular, in post disaster scenarios, ...
  • Case Study of WSN as a replacement for SCADA 
    Amarawardhana, C; Dayananada, KS; Porawagama, H; Gamage, CD [Conference-Abstract]
    The increasing interconnectivity of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) networks has exposed them to a wide range of network security problems. Also in that case WSN (Wireless Sensor Networks, which is a new ...
  • Causes and effects of variations on construction projects 
    Jayawardena, N; Ramachandra, T; Rotimi, J [Conference-Abstract]
    Because of their bespoke nature, construction projects are susceptible to variations irrespective of type, size and complexity. The effects of these variations are significant and may include cost and time overrun, ...
  • A Cell biology inspired model for managing packet broadcasts in mobile ad-hoc networksc 
    Sooriyaarachchi, SJ; Gamage, CD [Conference-Abstract]
    The modern computing paradigm is moving towards personal devices that incorporate wireless networking, mobility, and collaborative applications. The networking paradigm that best matches this scenario is the mobile ad-hoc ...
  • Cement stabilsied rammed earth for wall junctions of two storey houses 
    Kandamby, T; Jayasinghe, C [Conference-Abstract]
    Today the whole world is faced with environmental issues due to unsustainable use of natural resources, especially for construction activities. Finding alternative materials and methods is vital to ...
  • The Challenges and future of the condominium development sector in Sri Lanka 
    Kulendrar, K; Perera, BAKS; Jayasuriya, S [Conference-Abstract]
    The condominium market in the recent past has recorded steady growth with little to impede its progress However, of late, there has been a sharp decline in condominium sales, as a result of which the condominium market is ...