Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthening technique had been shown excellent performance in externally strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) elements due to their superior properties compared to the alternative ...

The elephants are considered the largest terrestrial mammalian in the world, requiring a larger amount of plant material for survival. The degradation and shrinking of forest of the island resulted due to anthropological ...

Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthening technique had been shown excellent performance in externally strengthening Reinforced Concrete (RC) elements due to their superior properties compared to the alternatives. ...

Bamboo is a woody grass belonging to the sub family Bambusoideae of the family Poaceae (Gramineae). The increasing need for sustainable building construction and the use of natural local materials have made bamboo a ...

The world is reaching towards the sustainable transportation and the public transport sector especially requires a better focus and attention. Public transport network can be better distinguished as mass transit systems ...

In the recent past Sri Lanka has experienced several significant natural disasters. At present, the DMC and all the line agencies focus on disaster management functions under the ministry of disaster management. The ...

Buildings are evolving throughout the history of mankind. When a new building system is introduced, the usual evaluation method is the monetary value. The adaptability to the climate conditions, structural capabilities and ...

Reinforced concrete structures are often being subjected to modifications and improvements during their service life. The main causes for improvements are design errors, changes in use, degradation due to corrosion of ...

Kalu Ganga basin is one of the most important river basins in Sri Lanka which covers a major portion of the wet zone and carries the highest discharge volume into the sea annually. Therefore it has been identified that, ...

An effective, accurate, reliable and rapid version for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System (IOTWS) is stretches back over several years to integrate with the tsunami forecasting and early warning framework. A brief ...