Browsing Research Publications by Year "1987"

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  • Annotated biblioraphy of M.Sc. dissertations submitted to the Department of Architecture up to 1987 
    Dayaratne, R [Conference-Full-text]
    Annotated Bibliography of M Sc. Dissertations on Housing submitted to the Department of Architecture University of Moratuwa upto 1987.
  • Basic creep of unsealed hardened cement paste at temperatures between 20°C and 725°C 
    Dias, WPS; Khoury, GA; Sullivan, PJE [Article-Full-text]
    A definition for basic creep at elevated temperatures is arrived at, based on the time at which load is applied. Experimental results are presented for the basic creep of hardened cement paste and comparisons are made with ...
  • Buildings Vs. Architecture 
    Sri Nmmuni, V
    In both instances there is understanding and sympathy for the wronged professional. For, although the doctor is in overall charge of the physical well-being of the patient (and the politician, the management of the society) ...
  • A Co-operate plan for low-income group housing 
    Balasooriya, L [Conference-Full-text]
    This paper outlines a co-operate plan to assist prospective house builders in the low income group, to build their homes with State participation. In this context, State participation does not refer to aided self help ...
  • Cost control in Architectural design 
    Wedikkara, C [Conference-Full-text]
    In the design and construction of buildings today the building clients demand that greater attention be paid to cost efficiency in design. This need tor financial control and the building to be completed within, a definite ...
  • Engineering geology of the Mahaweli G settlement systems : a research report 
    Jayawardene, MPJ [Article-Full-text]
    A number of settlement systems are coming up under the Accelerated Mahaweli Programme, settlement systems which has aroused our research interest is the Mahaweli G where two thousand families System G occupies the area ...
  • The faculty of Architecture 
    Peiris, KRS; Alwis, L.; Perera, ALS; Caldera, S [Conference-Full-text]
    With the Government's policy o the accelerated development in the country, tremendous growth and change in taking place. it is up to the local professional to retain the precious heritage of a country side of great variety ...
  • The house of Mutubanda 
    Basnayake, V
    We were walking along a foot path by the side of stream. To our left, were vast stretches of paddy fields, as far as the eye could see—to the right there was a profusion of vegetation comprising various trees such as Jak, ...
  • Hydrogeological aspect of Mahaweli G settlement systems : a research report 
    Jayawardena, MPJ [Article-Full-text]
    Mahaweli settlement system G is surrounded by wild The area is reminiscent of our ancient It lies in the administrative covering an area of 9000 bounded on the East and South but tributary of the river life country, ...
  • The landscape architect in housing 
    Balasooriya, S [Conference-Abstract]
    Many professionals are required to make housing a success one of whom is a Landscape Architect. A Landscape Architect is concerned with mans natural environment, the design and construction of out­door spaces and the ...
  • No AccessAn activation energy approach for the temperature dependence of basic creep of hardened cement paste 
    Dias, WPS; Khoury, GA; Sullivan, JE [Article-Full-text]
    Arrhenius rate theory is used to describe the temperature dependence of basic creep of hardened cement paste, within certain temperature limits. The time shift principle is coupled with this Arrhenius temperature dependence ...
  • Removal of sulphur from graphite powder 
    Dharmaratne, PGR; Senaratne, CPJ [Article-Full-text]
    Graphite is crystalline carbon identical in composition with charcol and diamond. There are three principle types of graphite viz. Vein, Flake and Amorphous. Sri Lankan graphite falls into the vein graphite category, ...
  • Report of work done on special project digital IC tester 
    Atukorala, GS [Article-Full-text]
    To design and build a unit which will enable standard digital TTL and' CMOS IC's to be easily tested
  • The Sri Lankan tradition for shelter 
    De Silva, Nimal
    The tradition is the opinion or belief or custom handed down from ancestors to posterity. The tradition is not static, it is the product of the functional demand adopted with the nature and environment, flavoured with ...
  • The timeless way of building 
    Sri Nammuni, V [Conference-Abstract]
    If we accept that the only worthwhile building is building that is architecture, the title borrowed from Christopher Alexander (CA) contains within it as astounding amount of wisdom which keeps unra­velling greater depths ...