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Cargotecture to minimise problems in post-disaster reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Gurusinghe, KD
dc.contributor.author Ranadewa, KATO
dc.contributor.author Parameswaran, A
dc.contributor.author Weerasooriya, D
dc.contributor.author Costa, MDD
dc.date.accessioned 2023-08-09T04:55:04Z
dc.date.available 2023-08-09T04:55:04Z
dc.date.issued 2023-07-21
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21283
dc.description.abstract Cargotecture is a sustainable housing solution that has gained popularity in recent years. However, its potential for Post Disaster Reconstruction (PDR) projects has not been fully explored locally and globally. This research aims to develop a framework to overcome the problems in the PDR projects through the implementation of cargotecture in Sri Lanka. A comprehensive literature review synthesises existing research on integrating cargotecture for PDR projects. The research adopted a mixed-method approach. A questionnaire survey was conducted with forty-five construction professionals selected through snowball sampling and data was analysed using RII analysis to identify the critical problems in PDR projects. Then, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten experts selected through selective sampling. Code-based content analysis was used to identify problems in PDR projects and the benefits of integrating cargotecture for PDR projects. The study revealed 18 problems in PDR Projects, while high time consumption was identified as a significant problem in PDR Projects. Further, the study identified 17 benefits of integrating cargotecture for PDR projects, including reducing construction duration and modularity. The study developed a framework which offers industry practitioners significant insight into the possible use of ISO shipping containers as a sustainable and cost-effective disaster relief housing option. From an academic point of view, the study adds to the current literature on disaster relief housing by investigating the viability of employing ISO shipping containers. The study serves as the foundation for more detailed research on the social and environmental implications of employing shipping containers for disaster relief housing. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Benefits en_US
dc.subject Cargotecture en_US
dc.subject ISO Shipping Container en_US
dc.subject Post-Disaster Reconstruction en_US
dc.subject Sustainable Housing en_US
dc.title Cargotecture to minimise problems in post-disaster reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Architecture en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Building Economics en_US
dc.identifier.year 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.conference World Construction Symposium - 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.place Sri Lanka en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 317-331 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding 11th World Construction Symposium - 2023 en_US
dc.identifier.email Gurusinghekd@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email tharushar@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email aganaparameswaran@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email dilanw@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email dulshanc@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2023.27 en_US


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