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Application of canonical correlation analysis to study the influence of mathematics on engineering programs: a case study

Nanayakkara, KADSA; Peiris, TSG [Conference-Full-text]

Mathematical knowledge is essential to improve the analytical thinking of engineering undergraduates. Exploring more information from existing academic data is an essential aspect of the educational research. The objective ...
Potential for improving green roof performance through artificial irrigation

Heendeniya, HKCB; Ruwanthika, RMM; Jayasekara, AGBP [Conference-Full-text]

Historically extensive green roofs were designed for natural precipitation with a plant selection focusing on hardy succulents such as sedums that can survive harsh, water stressed conditions. Although this seems a ...
Robust algorithm for objective hearing screening of newborns using automated auditory brain-stem response

Weerathunge, WAHR; Bandara, DMSL; Amaratunga, MGB; De Silva, AC [Conference-Full-text]

At present, 2 to 4 out of every 1000 births are affected with hearing impairments. In enforcing mandatory hearing screening for neonates, robust algorithms are required to make the process fast and efficient. In this ...
Dengue propagation prediction using human mobility

Abeyrathna, MPAR; Abeygunawrdane, DA; Wijesundara, RAAV; Mudalige, VB; Bandara, M; Perera, S; Maldeniya, D; Madhawa, K [Conference-Full-text]

This paper discusses about predicting Dengue outbreaks in Sri Lanka using heterogeneous data sets: Mobile Network Big data and epidemiological data. Up to now, Dengue epidemiological prediction was largely done using ...
Support vector machine regression for forecasting electricity demand for large commercial buildings by using kernel parameter and storage effect

Samarawickrama, NGIS; Hemapala, KTMU; Jayasekara, AGBP [Conference-Full-text]

In the framework of a competitive commercial world, having accurate energy forecasting tools becomes a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to the building owners. Energy forecasting plays a crucial role for any building ...
Modelling website user behaviors by combining the em and dbscan algorithms

Udantha, M; Ranathunga, S; Dias, G [Conference-Full-text]

Web logs can provide a wealth of information on user access patterns of a corresponding website, when they are properly analyzed. However, finding interesting patterns hidden in the low-level log data is non-trivial due ...
A novel method to measure abrasion of solid tires

Chathura, BAY; Punchihewa, HKG [Conference-Full-text]

Peripheral velocity, floor surface, contact pressure and patch area, acceleration and deceleration, camber angle, turning and contact slip, and type of rubber compounds are key determinants of tire life. However, there ...
Limiting value of reynolds averaged simulation in numerical prediction of flow over naca4415 airfoil

Fernando, N; Narayana, M [Conference-Full-text]

Reynolds Averaged Simulation (RAS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES) are two widely used turbulence modeling approaches in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). RAS simulations require less computing times than used by ...
Effect of minimum quantity lubrication aerosol temperature on tool life in machining aisi p20 and d2 steels using coated tungsten carbide tool inserts

Senevirathne, SWMAI; Punchihewa, HKG [Conference-Full-text]

This study focused on turning AISI P20 and D2 tool steels using coated-carbide cutting tools. In this experimental investigation, an emulsion cutting fluid (CF) aerosol temperature with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) ...
Numerical simulation of the moisture diffusion in copra drying process

Mendis, ARL; Amarasinghe, ADUS; Narayana, M [Conference-Full-text]

This study intends to determine the diffusion coefficient of moisture during hot air drying of copra. A computational fluid dynamic model was used to fine-tune the system parameters with experimental data. Drying ...
Topology optimization to improve structural efficiency of 5000 lb over-center buckle

Prabuddha, BGC; Ranaweera, RKPS; Mangala, KHJ [Conference-Full-text]

Topology optimization for a considerable time has been successfully applied in the field of design for the development of light-weight structures. Especially in the aerospace sector, topology / topography optimization ...
Analysis and derivation of optimum operating conditions of lapple cyclone separator by using cfd

De Silva, MSM; Narayana, M [Conference-Full-text]

Cyclones are one of the most extensively used gas cleaning equipment in the industry. Current empirical model based cyclone designs and performance prediction have many limitations due to complex nature of the gas-solid ...
Open source mobile network

Sajeev, U; Muralitharan, R; Ramsan, MMM; Zamrath, MZM; Dias, D [Conference-Full-text]

We present the development and testing of a cellular network built on open source technologies. This network supports voice calls and text messages within the network or between networks. The main objective of this work ...
Improved ldpc decoding algorithms based on min-sum algorithm

Kumara, YVAC; Wavegedara, CB [Conference-Full-text]

Low-Density Parity check (LDPC) codes offer highperformance error correction near the Shannon limit which employs large code lengths and some iterations in the decoding process. The conventional decoding algorithm of ...
Delta-sigma noise shaping in 2d spacetime for uniform linear aperture array receivers

Handagala, S; Madanayake, A; Belostotski, L; Bruton, LT [Conference-Full-text]

A multi-dimensional noise-shaping method based on delta-sigma modulation has been proposed. This method extends delta-sigma modulation into the two-dimensional (2-D) case (space, time). The proposed noise-shaping method ...
A 480mhz roach-2 fpga realization of 2-phase 2-d iir beam filters for digital rf apertures

Seneviratne, V; Madanayake, A; Bruton, LT [Conference-Full-text]

RF antenna array beamforming based on electronically steerable wideband phased-array apertures find applications in communications, radar, imaging and microwave sensing. High-bandwidth requirements for wideband RF ...
Selection of nominated subcontractors in commercial building construction in Sri Lanka

Rodrigo, MNN; Perera, BAKS [Conference-Full-text]

The construction industry comprises of numerous Nominated Subcontractors (NSCs) employed in various projects. Besides, plentiful NSCs enter into the industry due to ease of entry. However, all NSCs might not possess the ...
Numerical modelling of the behaviour of model shallow foundations on geocell reinforced sand

Sanjei, C; De Silva, LIN [Conference-Full-text]

This paper focuses the development of a three dimensional numerical model to simulate the behaviour of geocell reinforced sand using PLAXIS 3D. Numerical modeling of the geocell has been an immense challenge due to their ...
Computation of nearshore wave set-up due to wind waves generated by tropical cyclones landfalling in Sri Lanka

Marasinghe, CK; Wijetunge, JJ [Conference-Full-text]

The hazard to coastal communities from a landfalling tropical cyclone includes high winds causing damage as well as coastal flooding caused by the storm surge. Of the four physical processes that contribute to the total ...
Modelling of early age tensile strain development of fresh concrete

Weerasinghe, TGPL; Nanayakkara, SMA [Conference-Full-text]

Plastic shrinkage cracking is a common phenomenon associated with concreting in hot and windy weather. Excess evaporation of bleed water causes loss of water from the concrete surface and plastic shrinkage occurs due ...

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