Browsing Volume 2 - Issue 2 -2024 by Issue Date

Browsing Volume 2 - Issue 2 -2024 by Issue Date

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  • Current practices and challenges in solid waste management: A study based on Southern province of Sri Lanka. 
    Samarasekara, G.N.; Rengarasu, T.M.; Kankanamge, C.E. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Solid waste management issues in developing countries are widely discussed. Based on a study conducted in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, this paper discusses existing practices and widespread difficulties in solid ...
  • Aesthetic preference for different green boundary wall designs in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
    Samarasekara, G.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    In many urban settings, unconventional greening solutions like greening boundary wall facades are gaining popularity. Recent studies have shown that having green walls is mostly motivated by their aesthetic appeal. However, ...
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    Unknown author (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
  • Investigation and modelling of coastal water quality of Arugam Bay Beach. 
    Suja, A.C.A.; Haris, M.S.M.; Thuram, A.M.S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Arugam Bay Beach, situated on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, plays a pivotal role in supporting marine ecosystems and serves as a prominent destination for tourists. However, the water quality in this area faces ...
  • Modelling the Residual Design Resistance of Axially Loaded Structural Steel Members Under Various Corrosive Environments. 
    Rathnayaka, R.; Dharmawansha, S.; Herath, S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Atmospheric corrosion accelerates age-related structural degradation, impacting the structural integrity of steel elements over time. Design codes offer broad guidelines to mitigate corrosion effects, yet limited research ...
  • Removal of Arsenic contaminated water by continuous column adoption using laterite grains as a low-cost adsorbent. 
    Bandara, I.M.N.; Matsuno, A.; Nakamura, K.; Kawamoto, K. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Arsenic contamination in water bodies presents a significant health risk, particularly in rural areas in developing countries. To treat arsenic-contaminated water economically in developing countries, it is crucial to ...
  • Risk Assessment Techniques for Evaluating Dam Safety-A Review. 
    Wickramasinghe, G.K.P.; Seneviratne, S.W.; Jayasingh, A.G. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Dams play a crucial role in a country’s development in various aspects including irrigated agriculture, power generation, water resource management, etc. Despite providing substantial social and economic benefits, dams ...
  • Improvement of Gravel roads against Erosion caused by heavy rain using Bagasse ash and Spent Wash. 
    Kishok, P.P.J.; Priyankara, N.H. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Sri Lanka, where more than 50% of the roads are unpaved, this research focuses on the critical issue of erosion and the poor condition of unpaved gravel roads, which provide problems with transportation during rainy seasons ...
  • Policy analysis of lower back pain prevention index enhancement in the construction industry. 
    Vitharana, V.H.P. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2024-04)
    Prolonged exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) is a major health hazard for construction workers, leading to chronic lower back pain (LBP). There are number of items (i.e. age of the worker, working hours, weight of the ...

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