INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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An investigation of the resource finding issues in highway construction projects in Sri Lanka with COVID-19 pandemic situation
(2022-09)The construction resources are most necessary for running the construction projects consistently up to their finishing stage and construction resource planning and management compulsory to ensure pro ... -
The Impact of Urban Morphological Transformation on Legibility of Old Neighbourhoods; with special reference to old Colombo – Kandy Main Road in Mawanella
(2022-09): Mawanella is a small suburb in Sri Lanka, has been developed as a transitional town since the colonial period. The historical layers of the town were reflected as traditional buildings on either side of ... -
Investigating the potential of using an alternative finishing material for counter top construction as a cost-effective solution
(2022-09)Current economic situation, material price hikes and shortage of materials have directly and indirectly caused an unprecedented price increment in finishing materials and the total cost of constructi ... -
Preventive Measures for Fire Accidents in Apartment Buildings in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Owing to the increasing population, lands have become scarce. Therefore, the prices of land also have increased. To address this issue people, tend to buy apartments than have their plots of land and ... -
Potential of Architecture on Therapeutic Educational Spaces for School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition known by deficiencies in social communication and the expression of repetitive or/and unusual behaviours. The prevalence of ASD ... -
Barrier Analysis to Implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution Plan in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2022-09)Building Information Modeling (BIM) can bring the project team significant advantages. BIM can be used to improve the project's delivery and usage throughout its life cycle. The concept of BIM is ... -
Specialized Software Usage among the Quantity Surveyors in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)In the construction sector, the role of the Quantity Surveyor (QS) is critical by the constant review of designs in our construction industry. Many software configurations have emerged in the market ... -
Impact of Material Management on Cost Overruns in the Construction Projects in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)The construction industry is considered to be a main contributor for development of an economy of a country. Accordingly, in Sri Lanka also the contribution of the construction sector plays ... -
Factors Affecting the Implementation of E-Procurement for Government Sector in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Procurement is known as a substantial instrument in both public and private sector organizations. However, the manual procurement system creates considerable issues, and it can affect to ... -
The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Façade Surveying Application in Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-systems (UAVs) or Drones have reserved an important place in the construction and engineering industries over the last few decades. Drones are employed in various parts of ... -
Impact of Flood on the Built-up Environment - A Case Study of Baddegama DS Division
(2022-09)Floods, a recurring phenomenon primarily in low-lying basin areas can be interpreted as beneficial for improving soil structure and cropland products, but they can also be viewed as one of ... -
Analyzing the effects of land use and land cover changes on paddy cultivation using Remote Sensing: A case study of Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka
(2022-09)Land-use and land-cover (LULC) change research is a type of environmental research that is intimately linked to socioeconomic development. At present, the LULC changes are mainly occurred due to physical deve ... -
Barrier Analysis to Implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Execution Plan in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2022-09)Building Information Modeling (BIM) can bring the project team significant advantages. BIM can be used to improve the project's delivery and usage throughout its life cycle. The concept of BIM is ... -
Assessment of Groundwater Quality due to Leachate Generated from a Solid Waste Dumpsite
(2022-09)Abstract: In Sri Lanka, one of the main sources of groundwater pollution is the leachate generated from solid waste dumpsites. Karadiyana landfill is located 2km from Ratmalana airport, which receives ... -
Study of Issues in Sludge Disposal and Management in Wastewater Treatment Plants
(2022-09)Abstract: Improper methods of treatment, disposal and management of sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants has become a major environmental issue at present. This research focuses on identifying ... -
Improving Turbidity Removal Efficiency in Slow Sand Filter during the Occurrence of High Turbidity Levels in Surface Water
(2022-09)Abstract: The prominent drinking water treatment process practised to eliminate turbidity from surface water, especially during high turbidity occurrence in the surface water, is coagulation, sedimentation ... -
Analysis of the Behaviour of Improved Soil under Shallow Concrete Foundations
(2022-09)bstract: As a step towards sustainability and environmental protection, use of waste material and by-products in construction activities is becoming a trend. Quarry dust is a waste product of stone cr ... -
Current Phasor Measuring Device for Three Phase Distribution Lines
(2022-09)Abstract: Protection and reliability are the most paramount considerations in the power system. Current measurement of distribution lines is essential for the power and quality evaluation ... -
Genetic Algorithm-based Path Planning for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Considering Energy Consumption and Payload
(2022-09)Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, have a wide range of applications spread across various industries. Drones are plagued with several challenges concerning th ... -
Identifications of Pathways for Phosphorus-based Product Recovery from Sewage Sludge using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Sri Lankan Context
(2022-09)Abstract: This study was carried out to inspect the suitability of 5 methods to produce phosphorus-based products using sewage sludge as an alternative to the rock phosphate demand to produce phosphate ...