• Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2022 [Pre Text] 

  Rathnayake, M; Adhikariwattage, V [Conference-Full-text]
• Modelling and simulation of a vertically integrated zinc oxide piezoelectric nanogenerator 

  Vithusan, T; Nashira, MNF; Adikary, SU [Conference-Full-text]

  Due to recent developments in energy harvesting, there has been a subsequent rise in MEMS (Micro electromechanical systems) powered by low-frequency vibrations in the environment through effective transduction procedures ...
• Study of degradation behavior of ASA coated PVC roofing sheets 

  Udayanga, S; Weragoda, SC; Alahapperuma, KG [Conference-Full-text]

  Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) based roofing sheets are widely used in industrial and domestic applications today. It is recognized that ultraviolet rays (UV) in sunlight (wavelengths between 280 nm and 400 nm) cause photodegradation ...
• Value engineering as a pragmatic value enhancing tool for public sector construction projects 

  Anuradha, IGN; Ambagala, APKK; Dharmarathne, PD; Liyanage, SU; Halwatura, RU; Devapriya, KAK [Conference-Full-text]

  Value Engineering is a globally accepted methodical approach that enables the best balance between the quality, performance and reliability of a project while improving the “value” of goods, products and services. The ...
• Appraising vulnerabilities on elders and built environment of aging-in-place in tropics using infrared thermography 

  Rajapaksha, I; Jayasekara, R; Siriwardana, C [Conference-Full-text]

  Demographic shifts due to the burgeoning ageing population and increasing global temperatures are synchronized societal challenges of the future. People living in low and middle-income countries are ageing much faster than ...
• Development of a cost-optimized model for evacuation route planning for tsunamis 

  Kannangara, KKCL; Adhikariwatte, V; Siriwardana, CSA [Conference-Full-text]

  This paper addresses the problem of planning inland evacuation routes along a given coastal stretch. This study presents a methodology to determine the optimum interval for proving inland evacuation routes within a stretch ...
• A Conceptual framework to understand the multi-hazard early warning mechanism in communication management 

  Shehara, PLAI; Siriwardana, CSA; Amaratunga, D; Haigh, R [Conference-Full-text]

  A conceptual model development is a primary mechanism for defining dependencies among parameters. Here, the integration of concepts linked with Multi-Hazard Early Warning mechanism is captured. This became more significant ...
• Understanding the interdependency of resilience indicators in green building assessment tools in Sri Lanka: an application of swara method 

  Rajapaksha, SH; Rajapaksha, DV; Siriwardana, C [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lanka is frequently subjected to disasters caused by adverse natural shocks and climatic stresses. Climate change which is accelerated by Green House Gases is a main cause behind the more frequent and intense disasters. ...
• 3D full-field deformation measurement using stereo vision 

  Sarma, LS; Mallikarachchi, C [Conference-Full-text]

  Measuring 3D deformation and strain are crucial parameters in structural engineering applications both at the construction and operational stages. Precise 3D full-field measurements are useful in structural optimization, ...
• Study on honeycombs in structural concrete elements 

  Kuruppu, KABP; Nanthakumar, M; Baskaran, K [Conference-Full-text]

  Concrete structures are subjected to various types of surface defects such as honeycombs, surface voids, form streaking, etc. Proper understanding of the root causes of each type of defect is significant in preventing ...
• Investigation of the feasibility of prestressed concrete (PC) over conventional reinforced concrete (RC) in water retaining structures 

  Chathuri Madhushani, WLA; Hidallana-Gamage, HD; Baskaran, K [Conference-Full-text]

  Concrete water tanks are used to store and supply safe drinking water and are designed as crack-free structures. The demand for water tanks will continue to increase in the coming years; quick construction methods and ...
• Case studies on blast behaviour of glass façades: Sri Lanka easter bombings 

  Jayaweera, GCS; Hidallana-Gamage, HD; Baleshan, B [Conference-Full-text]

  Sri Lanka Easter attacks were done by coordinated suicide bombers on 21 st of April, 2019. This paper investigates the damages to the glass façades due to the explosions that occurred inside the five-star hotels, Shangri-La, ...
• Design optimization of a steel bridge bracket 

  Liyanagunawardhana, S; Sarma, LS; Herath, S [Conference-Full-text]

  Steel brackets have a renowned potential of being used in bridge constructions as a load-bearing element. However, the excessive material usage in bracket manufacturing will lead to expensive constructions, increased energy ...
• Homogenization of ultra thin woven composite structures at high curvatures 

  Weerasinghe, U; Herath, S; Mallikarachchi, C [Conference-Full-text]

  Growing demand for ultra-thin woven composites has been identified in weight-sensitive applications, especially in space engineering applications such as self-deployable structures. They undergo extreme curvatures during ...
• Rapid risk assessment of Sri Lankan school buildings against tsunamis 

  Nawanandana, C; Dias, P [Conference-Full-text]

  Rapid assessment of building vulnerability and risk is very useful, especially if based on sound engineering principles as opposed to expert opinion alone. A tsunami relative risk index (TRRI) has recently been proposed ...
• The use of plastic aggregate in concrete 

  Ameen, SAZ; Karunaratne, S [Conference-Full-text]

  Plastic waste management is a growing concern worldwide since permanent solutions are costly for third-world countries. This study explores storing plastic waste in concrete as a partial replacement of the fine aggregate ...
• Investigation of replacing aggregate with non-homogeneous waste tire rubber aggregate in concrete 

  Kuruwita Arachchi, VI; Gamage, JCPH; Selvaranjan, K [Conference-Full-text]

  This article investigates the impact of using non-homogenous rubber aggregate on a developed concrete mix design. Identifying the dominant reasons and modifications to be made to improve the properties of rubberized concrete ...
• Methodology of developing a tour mode choice model of workers in western province, Sri Lanka 

  Pathirana, DK; Sirisoma, N; De Silva, D [Conference-Full-text]

  This study is based on work tours which can identify by considering all the trips as a chain starting and ending at home. Tour mode estimation is one step in the Activity-Based Model needed to be followed once tour patterns ...
• Effectiveness of manual control of traffic signals during peak hours 

  Vajeeran, A; De Silva, GLDI [Conference-Full-text]

  One of the major reasons for congestion is ineffective control at intersections. During the peak hours there has been observed that many signalized intersections in city centers are controlled manually by police officers ...
• Application of lstm and ann models for traffic time headway prediction in expressway tollgates 

  Phan, QTN; Mondal, M; Kazushi, S [Conference-Full-text]

  Traffic time headway is essential to support decision-making in safety management, capacity analysis, and service provision. Many studies on the time headway distribution on highways and urban roads serve two primary ...

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