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Semi-Public SpaceImpact of Traditional Space Planning on thes of Contemporary Sri Lankan Houses
(2018)"Tradition"� is the energy of a society and the most valuable asset they have inherited from the past. Since a majority of client population with traditional roots are looking for houses with a traditional semblance, such ... -
Volume Estimation for Highway Curves Using End-Area Rule
(2018)The volume calculation of road sub surface materials in highways is important in project cost estimation prior to the construction, and in investigations after the construction. Usually it is done with the linear measurements ... -
An Analysis of Land Use Suitability of A Selected Zone In Wattala Local Area Plan
(2018)The Development Plan of an area is a main legal document that is prepared for development of that area, integrating Social, Economic, Physical and Environmental aspects with the views of stakeholders in addition to general ... -
Reducing the Concrete Waste While Optimizing the Cost, Time & Quality in Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2018)Construction projects attempt to reduce wastage. In the present days, many projects are moving towards sustainable development while minimizing construction wastage. Among these construction waste material, waste has been ... -
Comparative Study on Methods For 3D Modelling with Traditional Surveying Technique and Total Station Technique
(2018)Three-dimensional modelling of the natural surface of the Earth is very important in understanding the irregularities of the Earth surface. It is a vital tool in planning large development projects such as designing of ... -
Strategies for Enhancing Research and Development Activities In the Sri Lankan Construction Industry
(2018)Research and Development (R&D) activities stimulate growth, sustainability and performance. However, the construction R&D expenditure is in the range of 0.01% - 0.04% of global value addition, compared to 3% - 4% in ... -
Evaluation of Solar Potential by Domestic Building Typology
(2018)Renewable energy is playing an ever important role in meeting energy requirements across the world. It exhibits favourable credentials such as an abundant and widely available resource base, inexhaustibility and environmental ... -
Impact of Decision Making on the Credibility of Bill of Quantities (Boq)
(2018)There is a strong statement of the society that the estimated cost in Bill of Quantities is very less than the actual cost incurred. Further, it means that there is a significant gap between the estimated cost and the ... -
Morphology of the Evolving Courtyard with Special Reference to Light House Hotel In Galle
(2018)With the rapid urban development and globalization, the vernacular architectural style of Sri Lanka has been affected by arbitrary and westernized style. Due to these influences the traditional architecture was declined ... -
Spatial Distribution of Floods in Mathara District: with Special Focus on 2003 and 2017 Flood Events
(2018)Floods are one of the most devastative disasters in the world, and it is most prominent in tropical regions of the world. Sri Lanka being located in between two tropics, witnesses flood every year due to the monsoon, ... -
Impact of Recreational Parks on Social Interaction: A Study of the Factors Related to Interaction Among Visitors with Special Reference to Selected Examples in Colombo District
(2018)Recreational parks are considered as important public spaces in urban areas which enhance the quality of life by means of improving health conditions, social interaction and recreation among urban population. Several ... -
Performance Assessment and Whole Life Cost Comparison of Selected Sustainable Building Components of ABC Green University
(2018)The ABC Green University is constructed with the support of high technical methods and skilful labour. After analysing the built drawing and the final accounts, it was found that there are number of variations in the ... -
Review of the Building Schedule of Rates (BSR) for Work Norms
(2018)The Building Schedule of Rates (BSR) for standard work norms should be reviewed due to some technical problems raised in the current construction industry. It was found that there are some work norms that have not been ... -
Evolution of the Sri Lankan Shophouse: Reconsidering Shophouses for Urban Areas
(2018)The very fact that shophouses and their proportions contribute to the growth of the evolution of tropical architecture is a phenomenal feature. Most of the shophouses in Ambalangoda and the down South have been destroyed ... -
A Comparative Study on Anthropometric Measurement of Sri Lanka Defence Service (Sl Army, Sl Navy and Sl Air Force) Male Soccer Teams
(2018)Anthropometry is a branch of anthropology and is concerned with the measurement of the human body. The intent to do this research was because there was no comparison on the anthropometric measurements of Sri Lankan defence ...