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Change Detection in Land Surface Temperature Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques: A Case Study of Biyagama
(2019)Several studies carried out by different scholars have proved that the world climate got hotter during the last years. Most of the temperature increases since mid- 20th century has been caused by increases in ... -
Chart Datum Establishment for Mandaitivu Island
(2019)Mandaitivu is an island situated near Jaffna which has only the land surveying datum. The purpose of this study was to establish an accurate tidal datum for Mandaitivu Island to be used for hydrographic surveying. This ... -
Current Challenges Faced by Quantity Surveying Professionals in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2019)Quantity Surveyor is an important consultant who’s facing a number of challenges in the construction industry. Significant changes and challenges have been directly influencing to the Quantity Surveying profession at the ... -
Development of an Algorithm to Identify the Locations of Flood Victims Using Digital Image Processing
(2019)Floods are regular disasters that cause for the greatest economic losses in the world. Due to that, victims from flood disaster monitoring and the damage estimates are important to the population, government authorities also ... -
Elements of Urban Form in Defining the Elements of Collective Cognitive Map, with Special Reference to Maharagama, Sri Lanka
(2019)Cities are dynamic in nature. Image and the experience of the cities are fast changing. People perceive the cities individually. But all inhabitants navigate in the city with use of a cognitive map based on individual ... -
Error Analysis for Volume Calculations Using Spot Reduced Levels
(2019)The volume calculation of soil to be excavated is important in construction projects for the cost estimation prior to the construction. Generally, it is carried through the spot heights, using a hypothetical grid ... -
Evaluation of Ambient Air Particulate Matter (PM) Concentration in Urban Context and its Public Perception
(2019)Urban air pollution has become a global issue and vehicle emissions, rapid industrialization, and urbanization are known to be the main contributing factors for air pollution. Therefore, air quality monitoring is essential ... -
Expansion of a Cohesive Appliance for a Cost Effective Road Construction Process Using Lean Constructions
(2019)The interconnection of activities required for the design and construction of building and infrastructure involves the interplay between people, technology, situations, and decisions. It requires the astute coordination ... -
Introducing Other Forms of Art to the Design Studio: An Approach of Using 'Poetry` as a Source of Inspiration
(2019)'Design studio’ is the core course unit/module of any architecture degree programme as well as the place where the architecture students learn by self-involvement with the teachers ‘guidance. Although the Design ... -
Investigating the Spatial Efficacy of Healthcare Facilities Dedicated to the Care of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Patients in Sri Lankan Military Hospitals
(2019)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been identified as one of the most commonly occurring mental illnesses in combatants. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... -
Literature Analysis on the Importance of Converting the Dysfunctional Conflicts to Functional Conflicts in the Construction Industry through Team Building Concept
(2019)Due to the prevailing tendency of key professions in Sri Lankan construction industry to diversify into other professions, the professionalism in the key personnel are significantly & gradually down streaming. Also, ... -
Modification for End Area Rule Used in Volume Calculation of Highway Pavements
(2019)Volume calculation of earth work of road pavements is very important section in project cost estimation. Practically it is very difficult to calculate the actual volume of a pavement as the cross section varies by its ... -
Optimised Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems for Utilisation on Facades in the Tropical Climate
(2019)Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) are becoming a viable solution for clean on-site energy production and utilisation to combat the existing energy crisis. In tropical climates, although rooftops are ideal for ... -
Potentials of Using Bamboo as a Building Material for Permanent Structures in Sri Lanka
(2019)Most of designers in all over the world thoroughly concerned about sustainable designs. Natural Materials such as wood is mainly considered as sustainable building materials. But now there is a scarcity of wood in ... -
Project Performance Development through Adoption of Transformational Leadership into the Profession of Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka: A Gap Analysis
(2019)Sri Lanka as a developing country has faced several changes in the sector of construction industry during last few decades. The changes have caused effects to many professions including the profession of Quantity Surveying ... -
Review of Impacts on Coastal Zone Due to Poor Riverine Flood Controlling Mechanism: A Case Study in Kalutara Coastal Zone, Sri Lanka
(2019)Sri Lanka has attractive coastal zone that contributes to the economic value of the country by promoting tourism-related activities. In addition, due to the existence of natural coastal features, the coastal areas of the ... -
The Role of Agent Based Modelling for Fulfilling Pitfalls of Urban Planning Process: Challenges and Opportunities in the Context of Sri Lanka
(2019)After 30 years long ethnic crisis, Sri Lanka was recognized as a place for development due to its inherent potentials as an island nation. Currently, Colombo and main city centers are experiencing the development boom ...