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CFD analysis of ONERAM6 wing using OPENFOAM
(2016)Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) is very important in the aviation industry. Especially it is critically effecting to the model analysis of aeronautical and Aerospace engineering filed. Nowadays lots of CFD software on ... -
Coal Vs LNG based Power Generation and Challenges ahead of the Predicted Climate Issues by end of the 21st Century: Sri Lankan Context
(2016)Since the industrial revolution that took place in 18th and 19th centuries, here in 21st century world is facing climate changes due to the substantial increase in the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. World population ... -
Conceptual Smart Earth Model
(2016)The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing day by day rapidly with modern devices getting connected all the time. Smart world is envisioned as an era in which smart objects such as mobile devices, computers, transportation, ... -
Cost Effective Calling Mechanism for Roaming Users
(2016)The cost of initiating a call when roaming in a foreign PLMN network is considerably high. As a remedy for this, VoIP services can be used, but both calling and called parties have to have internet connectivity with suitable ... -
Creative City Planning: Integration of Cultural Assets in Planning the Vibrant City
(2016)Cultural-planning has been a popular topic among urban planners as a strategy to regenerate city centres. Helsinki started adapting the concept of creative-city, a prodigy of cultural- planning, after being named the ... -
Development of a mobile application on disaster emergency alertness targeting communities in Matara district, in Sri Lanka
(2016)Sri Lanka experienced different disaster events and millions of people were affected due to these events in the past. It also lacks an efficient emergency management system that will help in times of need. Proper disaster ... -
Development of Downdraft Biomass Gasifier
(2016)Gasification is a thermal conversion process in which both heat and a combustible gases are produced. One method of gasification referred as partial oxidation, It is very similar to combustion, except that it occurs with ... -
Effect on physical activity among users of walking track under wetland conditions in sub urban area in Sri Lanka
(2016)Planned environment and Communities can strongly enhance opportunities for people to improve their levels of physical activity (PA). Peaceful area for physical activity nevertheless offer benefits to mind and body both. ... -
An Effective Design and Construction of Robotic musical instrument Using PIC Microcontrollers
(2016)An automated musical instrument is a device which generates sounds using mechanical actuators, electronics and control process rather than conventional human involvement. The main problem in developing such a device can ... -
Employing rGO as an electron acceptor to enhance th e photocurrent of p-Cu2O
(2016)A considerable photocurrent enhancement was found at the Cu/p-Cu2O/rGO electrolyte interface in a photo-electrochemical cell with compared to that of Cu/p- Cu2O electrolyte interface. The reason for that may be due to the ... -
THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN SRI LANKA: BRINGING LAW AND RELIGION TO ONE PLATFORM
(2016)Human rights are the basic rules that give effect to the idea of fundamental rights. Chapter three of the 1978 Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka specifies the fundamental Rights that are entitled ... -
Estimation of Hydro-acoustic Signatures Originated from Ship's Hull Vibration
(2016)The origin of shipboard hull vibrations is dominantly determined by vessels propulsion system, main machinery, auxiliary systems, pumps, breaking of the waves at the ship hull, etc. All of these peripherals and systems ... -
Evaluate the potential of applying a nano paint on SLAF Y - 12 (II) aircraft as a nanotechnology modification
(2016)This study is mainly focused on enhancing the durability of the existing external paint coated on Y-12(II) aircraft by using a ? Flight Shield ? nanopaint. According to the literature, this nanopaint is a crystal clear and ... -
A Feasible Action copying Exoskeleton upper limb for Partially paralysed polio patients in Sri Lanka
(2016)Although the WHO declared Sri Lanka as a country that is free from polio, many people who had previously been attacked by poliomyelitis are still left out in our society. Most of these patients belonging to flaccid paralysis ... -
Finite Element Analysis of a vehicle chassis cross - member spot weld design
(2016)This paper addresses the analysis of LDV light commercial van chassis cross member spot weld design. First the experimental test was conducted to measure the deflection and strain values under different load conditions. A ... -
A GIS based Approach for Landslide Susceptibility Mapping
(2016)A methodology for landslide susceptibility mapping using an integrated GIS approach is presented under this study. Imbulpe Divisional Secretariat Division in Ratnapura district of Sri Lanka was selected as the study area. ... -
Helicopter Main Rotor aerodynamic simulation with CFD
(2016)The Bell 212 helicopter is one of the major general purposes utility rotorcraft currently in use in SLAF which is containing NACA 0012 aerofoil in the two blades of main rotor. The primary objective of this research project ... -
Hydrodynamic Interaction Effects on Tugs Operating within the Midship Region alongside Large Ships
(2016)This paper presents the findings of a numerical and experimental study to investigate the interaction effects induced on a tug operating within the midship region of a large ship at varying drift angles and lateral distances ... -
Hydrodynamics Design Considerations for Underwater Vehicles
(2016)Underwater vehicles, such as Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and submarines, require a number of considerations during their design, such as operational requirements including range, speed and profile; weight balance; ... -
Implications of Using Salvaged Materials for Building Construction in Sri Lankan Context
(2016)As the biggest contributor for global environmental concerns construction industry has under gone through many transformations in the recent pass. During last quarter of the millennium principles for building design has ...