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Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
The building materials which are currently
used have technology and development passing by
different ancient history periods and many were started
from the protohistoric period onward. This research
focuses on ancient ...
Impact of Risk Factors for Project Abandonment of Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
In Sri Lanka there are many building projects
which are either incomplete or simply neglected. It is
challenging for any country to see significant development
if its construction industry is inefficient. This is ...
A Geospatial Analysis of the Vehicle Parking System in Galle Fort
(2023-09)
A proper vehicle parking system is key to the
development of transportation systems in growing
countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and find
solutions has also been hindered due to the dynamic nature ...
Students’ Perceptions of University Library Spaces; Evidence from Government Universities in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Academic libraries are fulfilling a special role in
higher education institutes. It is one of the most important,
memorable and highly functional spaces for campus
communities. Conceptually, libraries are considered ...
15-Minute City Concept as a Response to Designing Resilience Future Cities and the ‘New Normal’ of Urban Built Environments in a Post Pandemic Worl
(2023-09)
The Coronavirus pandemic was the
greatest crisis that the world faced since the World
War II and the impact of the pandemic runs to
greater extents that it changed the world into a whole
new formation. The entire ...
Sustainability and High-Rise Design for the Future Importance of Connectivity Between Vertical Living and the Natural Environment
(2023-09)
High-rise living had been universally accepted as
a sustainable solution to the housing problem by the end of
the 20th century. However, it invariably results in the
separation of people from nature, a fact that is ...
Sri Lankan Identity in Architecture: Perceptions of Lay People on Designed Sri Lankan House
(2023-09)
Architects often face the challenge of
understanding and meeting the preferences of their clients,
ensuring that their designs align with the client's
expectations. One key preference commonly expressed by
Sri Lankan ...
Use of Darkness in Religious Places. A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing Sense of
(2023-09)
Architecturally we can control the sense of
place by using darkness. Most of the time people turn
into darkness when people want to live in their own
thoughts. Religious places are places which has a huge
relationship ...
Application of HEC-RAS 2D model to simulate scour depth around bridge piers- A case study on Hanwella Bridge, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)
Lowering of the level of river bed due to water
erosion is denoted by the term Scouring. Scouring can
transpire around abutments and piers of a bridge. Pier
scouring possesses a high threat to the stability of the ...
Quantifying the impact of uncertain material parameters on pavement response using an Inverse modeling technique
(2023-09)
Accurate modeling of pavement response
plays a critical role in the effective design, analysis, and
maintenance of road infrastructure. However, the presence
of uncertainty in material parameters can significantly
compromise ...