INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC): Recent submissions
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Mapping & Classifying Paddy Fields Applying Machine Learning Algorithms with Multi-temporal Sentinel-1A in Ampara district
(2020-10)In Sri Lanka, Seasonal paddy field area mapping is still doing based on the traditional methods with poor technologies. Therefore this research focuses on the machine approach of mapping paddy fields area accurately ... -
Impact of Covid -19 Pandemic to Construction Industry in Sri Lanka
(2020-10)Covid -19 is a highly contagious global pandemic. Social distancing measures are the most successful tactic in combating the diseases. Due to the disease itself and local and global pandemic combating measures, ... -
The Impact of Living in High-rises for the Cognitive Development of Early Childhood in Sri Lanka
(2020-10)High-rise buildings have become a popular strategy for accommodating population growth in urban areas in Sri Lanka. Each and every building has different characters and personalities that offer different experiences ... -
Reconsidering Shophouse Architecture for Contemporary Times
(2020-10)The shophouses were the elegant buildings that lined along the Sri Lankan streets from the past. The very fact that the shophouses and their proportions contribute to the growth of the evolution of tropical architecture ... -
Evaluation of Urban Compactness Indicators and Solar Potential in the Urban Environment
(2020-10)One viable solution for clean onsite energy production and utilisation is Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). The available area for installation may not be sufficient to meet the building energy demand in high-rise ... -
Principle factors which affect to the proper functioning of urban public gathering spaces with special reference to recreational parks in Colombo city
(2020-10)Rapid urbanization and change of lifestyles require more public open spaces in cities to fulfill different socio, economic and environmental needs of the city. The urban park is a breathing space in a highly dense urban ... -
Architectural attributes which affect the rehabilitation and reintegration of juvenile correctional facilities
(2020-10)The process of reintegrating juvenile delinquents to society from correctional facilities is as important as the process of rehabilitation. If the rehabilitation process is not conducted properly it would rather be ... -
Optimization of Conventional Land Survey Techniques Using Modern Technology
(2020-10)As far as a land surveying project is being considered, the knowledge about the accuracy, precision, time consumption and the cost efficiency are factors that must be equally taken into consideration before conducting ... -
Construction workers Motivation and Skill Development: A strategy for improving Construction Produtivity in Sri Lanka
(2020-10)Human factors are important sources of increasing efficiency and performance in the construction industry which contribute to project success Human resource today has a strategic role for productivity increase in ... -
An Assessment of Wave Climate Variability Using Energy Flux Method: A Case Study in the Coastal Area of Negombo to Wadduwa
(2020-10)Wave climate can be described as the distribution of wave characteristics averaged over a period of time and for a particular location. Coastal erosion has significant impact from the change of wave climate. The West ... -
Assessing the Accuracy of Terrestrial Laser Scanner Against the Total Station for Surveying Applications in Sri Lanka.
(2020-10)3D laser scanning or terrestrial lidar instruments have been in used in surveying task since the 1990’s but it is very new technology for the Sri Lankan surveying field. Terrestrial laser scanners have been proven to ... -
A GIS- Based Approach for 2D Noise Modeling using 2D City Model
(2020-10)Noise pollution of urban areas is one of serious problem. The local and urban authorities have to consider decision making processes for establishing residential, newly construction of hospitals, schools and maintaining ... -
Review on National Geodetic Control Network - Sri Lankan Datum 1999 (SLD_99)
(2020-10)Any country in the world has its own geodetic coordinate system and it is very useful in all types of surveying activities. Accuracy of the geodetic control network is very important in every aspect. In Sri Lanka (Early ... -
Vegetation Condition Index based Agricultural Drought mapping over the past decade of Sri Lanka by utilizing the Satellite Remote Sensing
(2020-10)Drought is one of the main disasters that act as a silent killer among Sir Lanka and it is the disaster that affects the highest number of people over the country. Further can identify different types of droughts such ... -
Remote sensing based habitat mapping of Vankalai coral reef, Sri Lanka
(2020-10)Coral reefs are an important coastal eco-system in Sri Lanka. Current study was conducted on Vankalai area regarding to develop new method of remote sensing technique to mapping and monitoring the particular coral ... -
Geospatial based Land suitability assessment for waste dumping A case study on Kesbewa DSD, Sri Lanka.
(2020-10)In the current context, waste dumping could be identified as the foremost and rising issue of Sri Lanka. Still, Sri Lanka has not followed a proper waste recycling system and as a result, the number of waste dumping ... -
Identification of the Challenges Imposed by COVID-19 Pandemic on Sri Lankan Construction Projects
(2020-10)Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global pandemic which spreading all over the world which ruining lives of hundreds of people & effect negatively on business matters over the world. This can trigger different kinds of ... -
Discourse Process and Discursive Practices in the Profession of Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka
(2020-10)The discourse on profession of quantity surveying exhibits a multi-dimensional role in the construction industry. The defined vital role entails the significance of mounting the scope in contrary to the traditional ... -
Psychological Experiences of Parents having a Child with Cleft Lip and Palate
(2020)Abstract:-Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) is one of the most common congenital craniofacial conditions globally. Parents’ who are having Children with CLP are facing various types of experiences. A qualitative study ... -
Evaluation Of Efficacy & Efficiency In Implementing Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO) As A Functionally Assistive Indoor Ambulatory Device For Motor Complete Thoracic Level (T10 –T12) Spinal Cord Injury In Males
(2020)Abstract:- The objective was to evaluate walking velocity, walking endurance & energy expenditure in use of KAFOs over the alternative Aluminum Back Slab & Toe Raising Straps (ABS & TRS) on paraplegic (T10 –T12) ambulation ...