Built Environment and Spatial Sciences: Recent submissions
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An Evaluation of Tropospheric Delay on GNSS Observations
(2023-09)The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is used to nd point locations in latitude, longitude, and altitude which are involved among the satellites and receivers through electromagnetic signals. Due to the refraction ... -
Mapping of Human-Elephant Conflict Risk Zones: A Case Study of Sooriyawewa Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)With developments and population, people are facing hazards. But without identifying such hazardous areas, actions cannot be taken to prevent such incidents. The Human Elephant Con ict (HEC) is a main hazard that impacts ... -
The Impact of BIM Software Application on the Quality of the Construction Project Success: Special Reference to the Post Pandemic Situation in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Sri Lanka’s construction sector and even in the post-pandemic situation. As a response, project stakeholders embraced remote work practices. This presents an opportunity for ... -
The Impact of RIBA Plan of Work on the Quality of Projects in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The stage of Sri Lankan construction industry is evidenced by frequent project failures due to the performance of triple constraint. Inefficient project planning leads the projects toward an abyss. Royal Institute of ... -
A Geospatial Analysis of the Vehicle Parking System in Galle Fort
(2023-09)A proper vehicle parking system is essential to the development of transportation systems in growing countries. Studying parking data to exploit flaws and finding solutions has also been hindered due to the dynamic nature ... -
Accuracy Assessment of Land Use Mapping Methods-Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus
(2023-09)The development of land-use mapping is approached from a historical perspective. Southern campus was chosen as a study area because it has a water area, a cultivation area, a built-up area and a forest area which were ... -
An Assessment of Urban Expansion through the Integration of Remote Sensing Data and the Relative Shannon Entropy Model in GIS: A Case Study of Mirissa Tourism City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Urban expansion, defined as the increase in the built-up area of settlements accompanied by population growth, has a long history influenced by human activities. However, in densely populated areas, urban growth can occur ... -
Assessment of Soil Erosion Using GIS Base Erosion Potential Method – A Case Study of Victoria Reservoir Watershed
(2023-09)Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem that adversely affects ecosystem health and land productivity. Effective land management and erosion control strategies depend on accurate assessment and identification of ... -
Study of Solar Radiation Variation over an Area Using GNSS Observations – Spatial Reference to KDU Southern Campus
(2023-09)At present, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are used to study the behaviour of the atmosphere including the ionosphere and the troposphere by calculating the time taken for a GNSS satellite signal to reach the ... -
Two-Dimensional Road Traffic Noise Mapping: A Case Study of Matara City in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic noise pollution is increasing year by year due to urbanization. Road traffic contributes to 80% of a city’s noise pollution. Noise ... -
Enhancing the Effectiveness and Efficiency by Adopting Building Information Modelling in the Service Delivery of the Quantity Surveying Practice of Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Building Information Modelling (BIM), in the global construction context of the new millennium, has grown into a new advanced paradigm where it is increasingly, universally recognized as a new buzzword. BIM has a great ... -
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 that the significant development if its construction industry is inefficient. This ... -
The Propriety and Limitations of Relying on Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in the Field of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This specific study is carried out to determine to which extends the Artificial Intelligence (AI) can intervene within the field of Quantity Surveying and the tasks accommodated with the field within the Sri Lankan ... -
Identification of the Implementation Issues of Value Management Concept to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2023-09)The concept of Value Management (VM) is a tool which is used in maximizing the value, which is becoming more appropriate to the construction industry of Sri Lanka. The VM will help to reduce cost which helps the Sri ... -
Identification of Implementation Barriers of Building Information Modelling for Green Building Construction in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Green Building Information Modelling (Green BIM) is a novel approach to address the ever-growing need for sustainability in the built environment. It offers a more standardized way to create buildings, which in turn ... -
A Case Study of Life Cycle Cost Comparison Between a Green Building and a Non-Green Building in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)As the world moves towards more sustainability, Increasing the adoption of green construction has risen to the top of the construction sector worldwide. Green building is a key strategic step towards achieving sustainable ... -
Use of Darkness in Religious Places – A Study of User Perception on Use of Darkness for Enhancing the Sense of Place
(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 place is a place which has a huge relationship ... -
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 as ... -
Typology Assessment of Burnt Clay Roof Tiles: A Case of Ancient Burnt Clay Technology in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The ancient circular clay roof tiles with the radiocarbon dating of 2250 BP, found in archaeological excavation in Citadel in ancient city Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. Artefacts prove that the ancestors’ rich clay technology ... -
Evaluation of a Cost-Effective Interior Flooring System Using Burnt Clay Brick for Residential Buildings
(2023-09)Price escalation of construction materials and the economic crisis faced by the construc tion industry call the attention of building related professionals to experiment with cost effective material inventions. This ...