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View article: Effect of initial imperfections on the seismic performance of thin-walled steel hollow piers: A numerical approach.
Effect of initial imperfections on the seismic performance of thin-walled steel hollow piers: A numerical approach. Open
This research investigates the influence of initial imperfections on the seismic performance of steel hollow piers, which are crucial components of bridges and other critical structures. The study focuses on two main types of imperfections…
View article: Processes of Groundwater Contamination in Coastal Aquifers in Sri Lanka: A Geochemical and Isotope-Based Approach
Processes of Groundwater Contamination in Coastal Aquifers in Sri Lanka: A Geochemical and Isotope-Based Approach Open
Over the last decade, concern has increased about the deterioration of groundwater quality in coastal aquifers due to salinization processes resulting from uncontrolled abstraction and the impacts of global climate change. This study inves…
View article: Analysis of engineering performance of concrete comprising recycled crushed plastic waste and fly ash
Analysis of engineering performance of concrete comprising recycled crushed plastic waste and fly ash Open
This study investigated the attributes of blending of recycled crushed polypropylene plastic coarse aggregates (PPCA) and fly ash (FA) towards the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. Natural coarse aggregate was partially replaced w…
View article: Socio-Economic Vulnerability in Tsunami Devastations: A Critical Review Based on Galle City, Sri Lanka
Socio-Economic Vulnerability in Tsunami Devastations: A Critical Review Based on Galle City, Sri Lanka Open
With the Tsunami destruction in Sri Lanka in 2004, coastal communities became vulnerable to numerous environmental and socio-economic consequences. Besides, people tend to be more focused on the socio-economic impacts, as they suffer sever…
View article: Thermal performance of glass facade under fire loading: a numerical approach
Thermal performance of glass facade under fire loading: a numerical approach Open
Non-structural internal and external walls play a crucial role in high-rise buildings. Exterior walls contribute to the building’s aesthetic appearance and create a comfortable indoor environment against thermal and wind effects. Interior …
View article: Corporate Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) Model for the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka
Corporate Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) Model for the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka Open
The construction industry is vital for Sri Lanka's economy and society, yet it poses environmental challenges with long-term impacts on both. To achieve social and economic development, sustainability is imperative. Corporate Social Respon…
View article: I-Diff: Structural Regularization for High-Fidelity Diffusion Models
I-Diff: Structural Regularization for High-Fidelity Diffusion Models Open
Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models (DDPMs) have significantly advanced generative AI, achieving impressive results in high-quality image and data generation. However, enhancing fidelity without compromising semantic content remains a…
View article: Evaluating Fire Performance of Glass–Polyurethane Composite for Sustainable Cladding via Numerical and Empirical Simulation
Evaluating Fire Performance of Glass–Polyurethane Composite for Sustainable Cladding via Numerical and Empirical Simulation Open
The increased demand for cladding in high-rise buildings has prompted engineers to explore alternative products utilizing recycled materials. However, ensuring fire compliance in these alternative claddings, which are predominantly compose…
View article: Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation for Lateral Distortional Buckling Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams
Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation for Lateral Distortional Buckling Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams Open
Lateral Distortional Buckling (LDB) is a mode of instability in Steel-Concrete Composite (SCC) beams that is yet to be fully understood by the structural engineering research and design community. This work investigated numerical methods t…
View article: Enhancement of the Lateral Performance of RC Columns Using Steel Jacketing: A Numerical Approach
Enhancement of the Lateral Performance of RC Columns Using Steel Jacketing: A Numerical Approach Open
Steel jacketing has become an attractive strengthening technique for reinforced concrete (RC) columns due to ease of construction and less space requirement. The steel cage consists of angle sections placed at corners and held together by …
View article: Numerical and Code-Based Investigation on the Impact of Corrosion on the Ultimate Compressive Strength of Steel Angle Members Using Thickness Reduction Method
Numerical and Code-Based Investigation on the Impact of Corrosion on the Ultimate Compressive Strength of Steel Angle Members Using Thickness Reduction Method Open
Damage assessment of corroded steel members due to severe exposure conditions, has been a vital component for determining the strengthening requirements of existing deteriorated structures, to overcome possible devastating failures. This a…
View article: Influence of Slab System in Transfer of Lateral Loads to Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall
Influence of Slab System in Transfer of Lateral Loads to Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall Open
"ENGINEER", established in 1973 by The Institution of Engineers, is a Journal for dissemination of Engineering knowledge, published quarterly.If you are interested in contributing an Original Technical Paper based on research by the author…
View article: Sensitivity Analysis of Brinell Hardness Number to Material Properties of Structural Steel: A Numerical Study
Sensitivity Analysis of Brinell Hardness Number to Material Properties of Structural Steel: A Numerical Study Open
"ENGINEER", established in 1973 by The Institution of Engineers, is a Journal for dissemination of Engineering knowledge, published quarterly.Cover DescriptionCover images show a schematic diagram of a Pumped-Storage Hydroelectricity (PSH)…
View article: Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media
Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media Open
Purpose The current National Early Warning System for Sri Lanka (NEWS: SL) was established after the devastations of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Although early warning (EW) systems and evacuation procedures are in place, several area…
View article: Engineering Performance of Concrete Incorporated with Recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)—A Systematic Review
Engineering Performance of Concrete Incorporated with Recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)—A Systematic Review Open
Incorporating recycled plastic waste in concrete manufacturing is one of the most ecologically and economically sustainable solutions for the rapid trends of annual plastic disposal and natural resource depletion worldwide. This paper comp…
View article: Qualitative Study on Pile-up Effect on Hardness Test by Nano-Indentation
Qualitative Study on Pile-up Effect on Hardness Test by Nano-Indentation Open
"ENGINEER", established in 1973 by The Institution of Engineers, is a Journal for dissemination of Engineering knowledge, published quarterly.If you are interested in contributing an Original Technical Paper based on research by the author…
View article: Development of Irregularity Index Based on Dynamic Characteristics to Quantify the Vertical Geometric Irregularities
Development of Irregularity Index Based on Dynamic Characteristics to Quantify the Vertical Geometric Irregularities Open
"ENGINEER", established in 1973 by The Institution of Engineers, is a Journal for dissemination of Engineering knowledge, published quarterly.If you are interested in contributing an Original Technical Paper based on research by the author…
View article: Evaluation of Community Resilience Aspects of Sri Lankan Coastal Districts
Evaluation of Community Resilience Aspects of Sri Lankan Coastal Districts Open
This research is carried out to evaluate important community resilience aspects of coastal districts in Sri Lanka and to provide suitable recommendations to strengthen them. After carrying out an indepth literature survey and interviewing …
View article: Metals used in old Bridges in Sri Lanka and the Effects of their Material Properties on Capacity Estimations
Metals used in old Bridges in Sri Lanka and the Effects of their Material Properties on Capacity Estimations Open
"ENGINEER", established in 1973 by The Institution of Engineers, is a Journal for dissemination of Engineering knowledge, published quarterly.If you are interested in contributing an Original Technical Paper based on research by the author…
View article: Hardness-Based Non-destructive Method for Developing Location Specific S-N Curves for Fatigue Life Evaluation
Hardness-Based Non-destructive Method for Developing Location Specific S-N Curves for Fatigue Life Evaluation Open
This paper first describes the importance of using location specific S-N curves for fatigue damage assessment of existing steel structures. It discusses the existing concepts and methods for developing S-N curves using empirical formulae a…