Journal of Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices

Journal of Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices

 

Journal of Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices (JSCEEP) is a Journal going to be published by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna. We are in the process of finalizing Issue 1 of Vol 1.

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  • Cover page 
    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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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, ...
  • Cover page 
    Unknown author (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
  • Message of the Editor 
    Rengarasu, Terrance (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
  • An Investigation on the Shape Factors of Aggregates 
    Dassanayake, D.H.H.P.; Ahilash, N.; Premasiri, A.J.M.S.D.; Jayasekara, H.G.H.N.; Subramaniam, D.N. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    The aggregate properties such as aggregate size distribution and aggregate shape distribution, affect the mechanical performance of concrete. Although shape of aggregates are computed using various computational methods ...
  • Impact of Influential Parameters on the Formation of Alternate Bars 
    Meegahakumbura, S.P.S.; Jeiroshan, K.; Rajendran, K.; Mathuwanthy, T.; Dias, D.D. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    At lower discharge rates, channelized alluvial streams frequently exhibit alternate bars. In this study, bar bed forms were regenerated, and checked the sensitivity of parameters governing the formation process of these ...
  • Use of Delay Analysis Techniques (DAT) to Minimize the Time Overrun in Construction Projects 
    Bandara, S.A.D.I.; Malkanthi, S.N.; Perera, A.A.D.A.J. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Construction projects need to balance time, cost, and quality consistently. Out of that, one of the most crucial components of any project is time. Time management is essential to the success of every project. This study’s ...
  • Optimization of End Bearing Capacity of Bored Piles on Rock Based on Field Measurements 
    Danushka, B.A.C.; Priyankara, N.H.; Alagiyawanna, A.M.N.; Senevirathe, K. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Bored piles are one of the famous deep foundation techniques which are practiced all over the world. Most bored piles are socketed into the bedrock to gain higher bearing capacity. However, the estimation of end bearing ...
  • Rubberized Concrete and Strategies for Improving Its Durable Properties - A review 
    Maduranga, D.H.A.; Appuhamy, J.M.R.S.; Bandara, W.M.K.R.T.W.; Bandula Heva, T.M. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10)
    Globally, the disposal of used tires is a major environmental concern, creating difficulties such as mosquito breeding grounds, igniting uncontrolled fires, and poisoning soil and vegetation. Therefore, alternative outlets ...
  • Waste Polyethylene with Kithul Fiber as a Composite Material 
    Gangabadaarachchi, S.N.; Galabada, G.H.; Dharmarathne, P.D.; Malkanthi, S.N.; Halwatura, R.U. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    In Sri Lanka, waste polyethylene leads to significant social and environmental issues. Daily increases in polyethylene trash exacerbate social and environmental problems. A significant requirement is to identify the best ...
  • Homogenized material property prediction of carbon fiber composites using data-driven methods 
    Vipulananthan, V.; Weerasinghe, U.; Ariyasinghe, N.; Mallikarachchi, C.; Herath, S. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    In this paper, several predictive models are tested for material property predictions of two-ply homogenized carbon fiber composites. The uncertainty of the constituent material properties yields uncertainties in the ...
  • An integrated workflow for design-informed structural optimization 
    Amarasinghe, I.T.; Herath, H.M.S.T.; Mallikarachchi, H.M.Y.C. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    Structural optimization has become an important tool in the field of Civil Engineering, but there is limited research done on structural optimization of specific structures and components. This research study looks at ...
  • Parametric Modeling and Analysis of Tensegrity Structures 
    Samarawickrama, S.K.S.R.; Herath, H.M.S.T.; Weerasekera, I.R.A. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10-06)
    Tensegrity structures are based on a set of discontinuous compressible elements within a network of continuous tension elements, with isolated compressed elements (struts or bars) and prestressed tension elements (tendons ...