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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Disaster Risk Communication (DRC) is one of the key elements adopted by the global community to reduce the adverse effects of catastrophic disasters. Several drawbacks were identified that caused the ineffectiveness of the ...
Climate change is a significant issue in the present which impacts the economic status of communities by affecting their livelihoods. To investigate the problems of climate change on communities, economic models of climate ...
Predictive modelling of building component degradation optimises project management and maintenance costs. Typically, the visual inspection-based generic condition ratings of building components are collected over time and ...
Vulnerable road users (VRUs), including pedestrians, cyclists, motor cyclists, and three-wheeler users, account for a significant proportion of global traffic fatalities, particularly in low-middle-income countries. In Sri ...
The Sri Lankan government allocates a significant amount of its yearly capital expenditure toward road infrastructure projects. Since the end of the war terror in 2009, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has invested ...
A structure would be more sustainable if maintenance problems and associated costs are minimized. Most of the concrete bridges have been constructed in Sri Lanka with expansion joints. It results in frequent maintenance ...
The use of CFRP for strengthening and retrofitting concrete structures has become famous throughout the world in the past few decades due to its advantages over conventional materials. However, the main drawback to use ...
Tree roots play a major role in ground and slope stabilization by increasing the strength and stiffness of the soil positively. When evaluating how vegetation affects ground improvement, tree roots are the primary factor ...