The governments of most developing countries face a challenging situation with resettling of people residing in unauthorized structures in urban areas. Literature reveals that low-income family condominiums (LIFC) can use ...
According to the functional and management obligations, the road network in Sri Lanka is classified into national, provincial, and local authority roadways. Provincial roads in Sri Lanka are considered class C and D, which ...
It is assumed that licit and illicit drugs are commonly used by construction workers. The risk profile for alcohol and drugs on construction sites varies, from catastrophic accidents that result in severe injury or death ...
"Corelation between Standard Penetration Resistance (SPT N) and Cone resistance (qc) in Cone Penetration Test (CPT) for Residual Soils" examines the complex relationship between these two key geotechnical engineering ...
The performance of axially loaded piles is a key factor in ensuring the stability and safety of various civil engineering structures, including buildings and bridges, within the field of geotechnical engineering. Accurate ...
Road pavement design in Sri Lanka traditionally relies on an Empirical design. This conventional approach, however, is characterized by certain limitations, particularly in its reliance on indirect material properties such ...
Electricity transmission is carried out by conductors attached to the lattice tower structures, mostly supported by a shallow spread footing foundation, associated with around 40-45 percent of the total project cost. The ...
The study, titled "Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Price Fluctuation in Construction Materials in Sri Lanka," aims to investigate the impact of the global health crisis on the construction sector, which has seen ...
Utilizing helical piles in foundation construction associated with compressive, tensile and lateral loads of power transmission towers are increasingly used by many countries all over the world. Lesser installation time, ...
The transportation demand has been increasing and the planners and engineers have been trying to find the best solutions to overcome this problem. The cost of travel plays a major role in one’s decision to select the ...
Modern buildings have made extensive use of Internal Curing (IC) for high-performance concrete (HPC). Nowadays, the rise of industrial waste has numerous negative repercussions on both society and the environment. Also, ...
The application of Open Graded Friction Courses (OGFC) as a pavement material has become a suitable solution for areas with high rainfall intensities. Since, OGFC material can act as a function-oriented pavement material ...
Fly ash is produced as a byproduct from Lakvijaya coal power plant, Sri Lanka. The daily production of fly ash at Lakvijaya power plant is 950 – 1000 tons. Around 40% of fly ash is consumed by cement manufacturers, balance ...
The configuration of pedestrian bridges varies from project to project due to project requirements. However, no single structural form can be employed for every configuration of pedestrian bridge because different structural ...
A high mobility road network is crucial for Sri Lanka's economy, enabling efficient transportation of goods, services, and people. These roads facilitate domestic and international trade, support tourism, enhance regional ...
Fishery harbors (FH) are recognized as hot spots for coastal pollution as intensive anthropogenic activity takes place there. According to previous beach surveys conducted in the country, plastic was recognized as the major ...
Indoor air pollution poses a critical concern in today's world, influenced by various factors. Ensuring a safe indoor environment demands addressing the profound impact of pollution. Multiple strategies have been deployed ...
In this study, sugarcane bagasse ash is recognized as a pozzolan, and the examination delves into its impact on the structural properties and durability of concrete. A signif icant volume of bagasse ash is generated ...
The behavior of multi-material layered systems under high-velocity impact loads, such as impact and blast scenarios, has gained significant attention from researchers over the past years due to its extensive applications ...
As an inevitable result of the growing population in recent times, requirements for housing facilities, land scarcity, and overexploitation of natural resources have created many problems, both environmental and social. ...