Publication Archive

Research Updates September

1. K.N.A.H. Manchanayake, S.N. Malkanthi, and Dilani Dassanayake, “Investigation of Measures for Sustainable Development using Sustainable Construction”, Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering, University of Jaffna, pp 105-111, August, 2022.
2. Kalum Ranasinghe, and Sudhira De Silva, “Combined use of non-destructive tests, visual inspection and service life prediction to ensure the reliability of reinforced concrete water tanks”, Journal of National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2022, Vol 50 (2): pp. 49 – 64, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i2.10474
3. Gunasinghe, P., and De Silva, S. ‘An assessment of quality of Workmanship in Civil Engineering Construction: a decision model to evaluate the workmanship’, International Jouranl of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2022, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 199–216.
4. Subashi  De Silva, THF Aagani, KF Gebremariam, SMSMK Samarakoon , “Engineering properties and microstructure of a sustainable roof tile manufactured with waste rice husk ash and ceramic sludge addition”, Case Studies in Construction Materials,  SCI Journal Published by Elsevier, Volume 17, December 2022, e01470, Impact Factor 4.9

Research Updates July

1. W.K.C.N. Dayanthi, I.U. Nagasinghe, H.R.D.G. Shanthapriya, and W.G.G. Danushka; “Low-Cost Sequential Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) to Treat Groundwater Contaminated by Landfill-Leachate”; ‘ENGINEER’, The Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, April 2022, Vol. LV, No. 2, pp 31-40

Research Updates June

1. M.L.A. Basnayake & U.G.C.R. Madushani. (2022), Evaluation of PERSIANN-CCS Satellite-Derived Rainfall Product with Raingauge Data over Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 55(1), pp.1-11.
2. M.L.A. Basnayake. (2022) Prioritization of Sub-basins of Nilwala River Basin for Flood Exposure using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 55(1), pp. 23-30.
3. Meddage, P., Ekanayake, I., Perera, U. S., Azamathulla, H. M., Said, M. A. M., & Rathnayake, U. (2022). Interpretation of Machine-Learning-Based (Black-box) Wind Pressure Predictions for Low-Rise Gable-Roofed Buildings Using Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP). Buildings, 12(6), 734. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12060734  Impact Factor= 2.6

Research Updates May

1. Jayapadma J.M.M.U., Wickramaarachchi T.N., Silva G.H.A.C., Ishidaira H., and Magome J. (2022), Coupled hydrodynamic modelling approach to assess land use change induced flood characteristics, published in the Indexed Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 194: 354. This paper was first authored by Eng. JMMU Jayapadma who completed MEng in Water and Environmental in the 3rd batch. The paper was produced based on his MEng thesis.

2. Kumar, M., Jiang, G., Kumar Thakur, A., Chatterjee, S., Bhattacharya, T., Mohapatra, S., Chaminda, T., Kumar Tyagi, V., Vithanage, M., Bhattacharya, P., Nghiem, L. D., Sarkar, D., Sonne, C., & Mahlknecht, J. (2022). Lead time of early warning by wastewater surveillance for COVID-19: Geographical variations and impacting factors. Chemical Engineering Journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996), 441, 135936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.135936, This review paper was published in a Q1 journal; “Chemical Engineering Journal” which has an impact factor of 13.3.
3. Meddage, D. P. P., Ekanayake, I. U., Weerasuriya, A. U., Lewangamage, C. S., Tse, K. T., Miyanawala, T. P., & Ramanayaka, C. D. E. (2022). Explainable Machine Learning (XML) to predict external wind pressure of a low-rise building in urban-like settings, Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 226, 105027 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2022.105027 Impact factor =4.1
4. Ekanayake, I. U., Meddage, D. P. P., & Rathnayake, U. (2022). A novel approach to explain the black-box nature of machine learning in compressive strength predictions of concrete using Shapley additive explanations (SHAP). Case Studies in Construction Materials, 16, e01059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2022.e01059, Impact factor =3.32
5. Meddage, D. P. P, Lewangamage, C. S., & Weerasuriya, A. U. (2022). On the deviation of mean pressure coefficients in wind loading standards for a low-rise, gable-roofed building with boundary walls. Structures, 36, 50-64, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.12.003, Impact factor = 2.9
6. Dharmasena, P. M., Meddage, D. P. P, & Mendis, A. S. M. (2022). Investigating the applicability of sawdust and retro-reflective materials as external wall insulation under tropical climatic conditions. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-022-00440-0, Impact factor =1.6
7. Makubura, R., Meddage, D. P. P., Azamathulla, H. M., Pandey, M., & Rathnayake, U. (2022), A Simplified Mathematical Formulation for Water Quality Index (WQI): A Case Study in the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka. Fluids, 7(5), 147, https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7050147, Impact factor =1.8

Research Updates April

1. Tushara Chaminda published an editorial, Tushara Chaminda, G.G., “Occurrence and Spread of Emerging Organic Pollutants and Antibiotic Resistance in Urban Waters of Sri Lanka”, Journal of the University of Ruhuna, 9(1), pp.1–5, 2021, DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jur.v9i1.7989
2. Otaki, M. Otaki, T. Chaminda, T. Matsui, R. Bokalamulla, R. Thathsarani, T. Joganathan, “Demand-side water management using alternative water sources based on residential end-use”, Water Practice and Technology, 2022031, doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2022.031, 2022.

Research Updates March

1. W. Seneviratne, G.K.P. Wickramasinghe and R.D.D. Dayawansha presented an abstract titled “Safety Risk Assessment for Drill & Blast Tunnel construction in Sri Lanka ” at the 19th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna held on 03^rd March 2022 at the Faculty of Technology, Kaburupitiya.
2. H.A. Maduranga, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, W.M.K.R.T.W. Bandara and T.M. Bandula Heva [2021], “Glass Waste as an Alternative Material for Concrete Mixtures – A Review”, 19th Academic Sessions held on 03^rd March 2022 at the Faculty of Technology, Kaburupitiya.

Research Updates – February

1. Neetha Dayanthi published an article entitled “Air Pollution due to Transportation: A Case Study for Sri Lanka” in the VOLUME 38 April – June 2021 VIDURAVA Science Magazine on ‘Non-conventional environmental hazards’, published by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka.

Research Updates January

1. Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Aruna Kumara K.K.I.U and Alwis P.L.A.G, “Assessment of Mixed Timber Combination effect of finger-jointed species using flexural and tensile strength”, Proceedings of the 12^th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-03.
2. D.R.S.G. Colombage, H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, T.D. Gamage, T.U. Amarasuriya, T.M. Bandula Heva and J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, “Prediction of Residual Tensile Strength of Corroded Steel Tower Members using Image-Based Modelling Technique”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-135.
3. D.P.M. Bopitiya, H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, T.M. Bandula Heva and J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, “Application of Reused Tyre Rubber (RTR) and Reused Tyre Steel Fiber (RTSF) in Concrete Members”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-136.
4. H.A. Maduranga, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, W.M.K.R.T.W. Bandara and T.M. Bandula Heva, “Mechanical Properties of Rubberized Concrete and Strategies for Improving its Qualities – A Review”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-140.
5. D.V. Chandika, B.A.D.S. Wimalasena and M.N. Nazir, “Analysis of Design and Construction Alternatives to Improve Energy Efficiency and Occupant Comfort of Buildings in Tropical Climates”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-140
6. T.F. Ahamed, B.A.D.S. Wimalasena, and K.M.M. Dassanayake, “Design and Fabrication of an Insulation Panel Using Fabric Waste”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2021, Paper ID ICSECM2021-140
7. Prof Subashi De Silva published an article titled ” Preliminary results of hand arm vibration (HAV) exposures of chipping hammer operators in tropical weather: Analysis of exposures and protective gloves, in an International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Volume 86, November 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2021.103197
8. Prof Subashi De Silva and M.P.Malwattha, a former UG research student, received “Merit Award for scientific publication 2018″, by NRC, for their publication done in the Journal of Construction and Building Materials in 2018.

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