Staff of Department of Civil Engineering
Prof. Ruwan Weerasekara
Position
Consultant Senior Professor
Qualifications
PhD, (The University of Calgary), B.Sc Eng (Hons) (UoM)
Teaching Modules
CE3313 Structural Analysis II
Research Interests
Prestressed concrete (Transfer and flexural bond in pretensioned prestressed concrete, Controled detensioning)
Structural Concrete (Reactive powder concrete)
Computer aided Analysis (Computational Mechanics, Finite element method, Finite difference method, Boundary element method)
Bridge Engineering (Thermal analysis)
New Materials (Nano technology)
Structural Mechanics (Cohesive cracking, Anisotropic analysis)
Structural Analysis (Unified Matrix & Classical approach)
Specialization
Education Technology
Structures
Civil Engineering
Publications
1. Herath, H.M.M.V and Weerasekera, I.R.A. (2020), “Feasibility of Applying Nano Technology in steel as a structural material’, Modulus, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 30, No. 04, December 2020, pp 09-16
2. Apsara, D.D.D. and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2019), “Formulation of a new approach for corbel design in reinforced concrete”, Modulus, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 29, No. 02, December 2019, pp 15-20
3. Imega, H.G.U. and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2018), “New insights on reactive powder concrete for application in bridges”, Modulus, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 28, No. 04, December 2018, pp 25-33
4. Arunan A., and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2017), “Potential of reactive powder concrete (RPC) for precast construction in Sri Lanka”, Modulus, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 27, No. 02, June 2017, pp 06-11
5. Jasotharan S and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2017) “An exact finite element using hyperbolic shear deformation beam theory”, Proceeding of 3rd International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2017), on 31st May 2017, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
6. Jasotharan S and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2016) “Modified hyperbolic shear deformation theory for Static flexure analysis of thick isotropic beam”, Proceeding of the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2016), on 17th December 2016, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
7. Thiruvasagar K. and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2016) “Prestress transfer length prediction for multiple strands and varying covers”, Modulus, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 26, No. 03, September 2016, pp 07-10
8. Wickramage, W.K.H.R.E. and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2011), “Evaluation of Shear Design Procedures for Reinforced Concrete Beams without Stirrups”, Proceedings of the Inaugural Annual Sessions, Society of Structural Engineers – Sri Lanka, Colombo, November 2011.
9. Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2009), “Analysis of the Prestress Transfer Bond Problem Incorporating Cohesive Cracking of Concrete”, Annual Sessions – Transactions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Colombo, October 2009.
10. Sureshkumar, V., and Weerasekera, I.R.A., (2009), “Development of a Rational Procedure for Shear Design in Structural Concrete”, Proceedings of the 15th Annual Symposium, Engineering Research Unit, Faculty of Engineering University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, November 2009.
Udayanga Edirisooriya
Position
Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Qualifications
BSc.Eng.(Hons) – University of Moratuwa – 2015
MSc. (Research) – University of Moratuwa – 2021
AMIESL
Teaching Modules
CE2315 Structural Analysis I – BSc
CE2324 Hydrology – BSc
CE3313 Structural Analysis II – BSc
CE3325 Building Engineering – BSc
CE4500 Comprehensive DEsign Project – BSc
5CV005 Hydraulics – BEng
7CV005 Environment Engineering Management – MEng
Research Interests
Hydrology, Water Resources Management
Specialization
Structural Analysis, Hydrology
Publications
Dias W.P.S., Edirisooriya U.,Derivation of Tsunami Damage Curves from Fragility Functions, Natural Hazards, 96(3), 1153-1166
Edirisooriya U.J.W., Prabath E.V.L., Wijayaratne T.M.N., Ratnasooriya A.H.R., De Silva P.K.C., Assessment of Exposure of Sri Lanka to
Nimali Sugandika
Position
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications
PhD (Reading), BSc Eng (Hons), CEng, MIESL
Teaching Modules
Fluid Mechanics (CE1322), Hydraulics (CE2314), Sustainable Water Resources (6CV017), Advanced Hydraulics Design and Modelling (CE3323), Environmental Engineering (CE4322), Alternative Construction Methods (HND Unit 35), Construction Technology (HND Unit 2), Hydraulics (HND Unit 43)
Research Interests
Lagoon Hydrodynamics, Coastal Modelling (Numerical and Physical), Coastal Morphology Studies, River Hydrodynamic Studies
Specialization
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Publications
Journal Publications
T.A. Nimali Sugandika, C. Rajapaksha, M. Monoranjan, K. Raveenthiran, H.N.R. Perera and Deng Bo, Study on Artificial Island in Hambanthota Port Development Project, Sri Lanka – Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (October 2011).
T.A. Nimali Sugandika, K. Subasinghe, L. Halgahawatta, S. Samarawickrama, K.P.P. Pathirana, P.P. Gunaratna, K. Raveenthiran and R.P. Dubey, Mathematical Model Studies for River Regulatory Measures for Improvement of Draft in Hooghly Estuary, India – Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (October 2011).
T.A. Nimali Sugandika, D.M.S.S. Dassanayake, M. Fernando, K. Raveenthiran, H.N.R. Perera and M.R. Subramanian, Mathematical Model Studies for Coastal Erosion at Wudam Al Sahil in Musannah, Oman– Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (October 2011).
T.A. Nimali Sugandika, E. Haniffa, K. Raveenthiran and M. Amari, Development and Consolidation of the Old El Kala Port in Fishing and Pleasure,Algeria – Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (October 2011).
P.P. Gunaratna, D.P.L. Ranasinghe, T.A.N. Sugandika, Assessment of Nearshore Wave Climate off the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka- Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (October 2011).
P.P.Gunaratna, D.P.L. Ransigha & T.A.N. Sugandika, Variability of near-shore wave climate off the Southern coast of Sri Lanka – Publication for Institute of Engineers in Sri Lanka (IESL) Journal Paper (2011).
B.A.S.R. Manuwansha, N. Sugandika, Use of concrete waste from Industries as an alternative material for the permeable concrete production-CINEC Academic Journal, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2021.
Conference Publications
Thenuwara A. N. Sugandika, David P. Callaghan, Peter Nielsen, Atoll Lagoon Flushing at Manihiki in the Cook Islands-Publication for Coasts and Ports Conference in Sydney, 2013.
T.A.N. Sugandika, M. Rasmy, M. J. A. Gunawardane, K. Raveenthiran, L. V. Talagala,
D.Xianqiao and M. S. Mendis, Mathematical modeling on post-tsunami reconstruction of Panadura fishery harbor, Sri Lanka – 7th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in Dubai, 2008.
T.A.N. Sugandika, D.P.L. Ranasingha , S. Samarawickrama, K. Raveenthiran , M.A.R.
Anasari & M. Mendis, Assessment of Wave Tranquility for the Proposed Deepwater Port at Krishnapatnam, India – 2nd International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling to Port and costal protection (COASTLAB08) in Italy, 2008.
T.A.N. Sugandika, D.P.L. Ranasingha, K. Raveenthiran, S. Samarawickrama, M.A.R.
Anasari & M. Mendis, Assessment of Wave Tranquility for the Proposed Deepwater Port at Krishnapatnam, India – 1st International Conference on the Conference on Marine Problems and specific Solution (COMPASS 2008) in Maldives, 2008.
T.A.N. Sugandika, K. Raveenthiran, S. P. Samarawickrama, P.P. Gunarathna , K. Kashima & M. Mendis, Impact Assessment of the Galle Port Development on the Existing Coastal Regime and Marine Environment, Sri Lanka – 2nd International Conference on the Coastal Zone Engineering and Management (Arabian Coast 2010) in Muscat, Oman, 2010.
P.P. Gunaratna, T.A.N. Sugandika and D.P.L. Ranasinghe, Extreme Wave Occurrences off the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka – 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port
Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
Basnayaka, T.A.N. Sugandika, K. Ravichandren, K. Raveenthiran, M. Amari & M. Mendis, Development and Consolidation of the El Kala Port in Fishing and Pleasure: Physical Modelling Investigation, Algeria – 2nd International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling to Port and costal protection (COASTLAB08) in Italy,2008.
P.Gunaratna, L.Fernando, N. Sugandika & R. Ransigha, Variability of nearshore wave climate off the western coast of Sri Lanka – 15th PECS (Physics of estuaries and Coastal Seas) 2010 Conference in Sri Lanka.
S.Samarawickrama, R.P. Dubey, P.P. Gunaratna, R.K. Guptha, L. Halgahawatta, K.P.P. Pathirana, K. Raveenthiran, K. Subasingha and T.A.N. Sugandika, Mathematical model studies for river regulatory measures for the improvement of draft in Hooghly Estuary, India – 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
T. M. E. S. Hanifa, M. Amari, K. Raveenthiran and T. A. N. Sugandika, Development and consolidation of the El Kala port in fishing and marina: modelling investigation, Algeria 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
M. Manoranjan, D. Bo, H. N. R. Perera, R. W. C. N. Rajapaksha, K. Raveenthiran and T. A. N. Sugandika, Study on artificial island for Hambantota port development project, Sri Lanka – 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
D.M.S.S.Dissanayake, M.D.V.S.Dharmadasa, M. Fernando, T.A.N.Sugandika, K.Raveenthiran, H.N.R. Perera and M.R.Subramanian, Mathematical model study for Coastal Protection Measures at Musannah, Oman – 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
M. S. L. Fernando, S. H. M. A. P. K. De Silva, I. G. I. Kumara, P. A. Samarasinghe, K. B. Silva, T. A. N. Sugandika, L. V. Talagala and D. T. Thotagamuwage, Design and construction of an inner bay fishery harbor, Sri Lanka – 8th international conference on the Coastal and Port Engineering in Developing Countries (COPEDEC) in India, 2012.
Abstract Publications
B.A.S.R. Manuwansha, N. Sugandika, Use of concrete waste from Industries as an alternative material for the permeable concrete production-Second research symposium conducted by CINEC Campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2021.
R. P. S. Amarasekara, N. Sugandika, Effects of ozone depletion due to urban and rural air pollution-Second research symposium conducted by CINEC Campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2021.
Ms. Luckshi Ranasinghe
Contact Details
Luckshi.ranasinghe@cinec.edu
Position
Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Qualifications
MSc in Water Resources Engineering and Management (reading), BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
Teaching Modules
Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics, Site Surveying, Communication skills
Research Interests
Water Resource Engineering and Management
Specialization
Water Resource Engineering and Management
Publications
Ranasinghe, L. S., Gunasekara, N. K., (2023), Monitoring the spread of pollutants released by the X-Press Pearl to the Indian Ocean, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Sri Lanka: Policy and Practice. National Conference organized by the Centre for Disaster Management Research.
Iromi Diyes
Position
Head of the Department / Senior Lecturer
Qualifications
PhD (Reading), MSc in Foundation Engineering(UoM), BTech Eng(Hons), AM(IESL), MSLGS
Teaching Modules
Fundamentals of Geotechnics (4CV001), International Geotechnical Design(6CV014), Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology I (CE2325), Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology II(CE3312), Geotechnical Design(CE4313), Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics (HND Unit 29)
Research Interests
Geotechnical engineering, Rock mechanics, Deep foundations, Ground improvement
Specialization
Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
Publications
Diyes, G. H. I., Thilakasiri, H. S. and de Silva, L. I. N.,2022, April. Comparison of Instrumented Pile Load Test Results with Finite element Simulation. In 7th International Conference on Geotechnical Research and Engineering (pp. ICGRE-206).
S. K. S. M. S. I. Senanayaka, G. H. I. Diyes and Walpita, S.C. (2024). Effect of Quarry Dust in Compaction Characteristics of Loose Sandy Soil from a Local Paddy Field. Cinec academic journal, 6(2), pp.49–53.
Diyes, G.H.I., 2020. Comparison of instrumented pile load test results with finite element simulation (MSc Dissertation)
Diyes, G.H.I., Udamulla, K.M.L.A. and Tantirimudalige, M.N., 2014. Applicability of use of fly ash in hot mix asphalt concrete.
Weerasekera, U.G.K., Diyes, G.H.I., Udamulla, K.M.L.A., Tantirimudalige, M.N., Delkumburewatte, G.B., Madusanka, A., Raj, R.V. and Pasqual, H., 2014. Journal of Engineering and Technology.
Diyes, G.H.I., Udamulla, K.M.L.A. and Tantirimudalige, M.N., USE OF FLY ASH IN HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE. Pan, 204(1024.12), pp.98-954.
Karunathilaka K. M. V. S., Diyes, G. H. I. (2019) . Study of the Shaft Friction on Bored Piles on a Selected Pile Using Finite Element Simulation. CINEC Student Research Symposium 2020
Supun Walpita
Position
Deputy Head of the Department /Senior Lecturer
Qualifications
MPhil , BSc Eng (Hons), AMIESL
Teaching Modules
Fundamentals of Geotechnics (4CV001),Geotechnical Analysis (5CV010), Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology I (CE2325), Soil Mechanics and Engineering Geology II(CE3312),Geotechnical Engineering (CE3322), Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics (HND Unit 29), Civil Engineering Analysis (5CV004).Foundation Mathematics 01 (3MM003).
Research Interests
Geotechnical Engineering, Soil mechanics, Rock mechanics,Earth retaining structures, Landslides, Numerical modeling
Specialization
Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering mathematics
Publications
S. K. S. M. S. I. Senanayake, G. H. I. Diyes and Walpita, S.C. (2024). Effect of Quarry Dust in Compaction Characteristics of Loose Sandy Soil from a Local Paddy Field. Cinec academic journal, 6(2), pp.49–53.
Walpita, S.C., Ratnaweera, P. and Fernando, G.W.A.R., 2022. Stability analysis of a partially saturated layered soil formation associated with shallow landslides. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 50(2), pp.405–415.
Mohamed Shafi Raheem, M.S. and Walpita, S.C. (2022). Assessment of Opinion and Awareness of the Construction Industry on Suitability of M Sand as a Replacement to River Sand. CINEC Academic Journal, 5(2), p.18.
Palligoda Withanage Gavithra Udayakumara
Position
Lecturer in Civil engineering
Qualifications
M.Phil (Reading), M.Sc., BSc.Eng (Hons), AM(IESL)
Teaching Modules
CE3313 Properties of Materials
CE2316 Construction Materials
7CV011 Engineering Ethics
4CV005 Professional Skills and Management
6CV002 Civil Engineering Dissertation
6CV015 Infrastructure Design Project
Unit 22 Group Project – HND
Unit 03 Science and materials -HND
Research Interests
Rock Slope Designing, Green Construction Materials
Specialization
Construction Materials
Rock Slope Designing
Publications
P. Kathaluwage, S.C Walpita,P.W.G Udayakumara “A Study into Suitability of Asphalt Aggregates in Concrete Paving Block Production” (CINEC journal 2021)
D.H.J.M.V.R De Silva, P.W.G Udayakumara, “Optimizing Cement Quarry Dust Ratio in Concrete Asphalt Using for Industrial Purposes” (CINEC journal 2022)
P.W.G Udayakumara, T.D Igalawithana, Prof.N Rathnayake “Understanding replenishment dynamics of Pulmoddai heavy mineral deposit” (ERE symposium 2014)
Mr. Dhanuka Madhushan
Position
Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Qualifications
BSc.Eng.Hons (1st Class) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Teaching Modules
B.Sc Degree:
CE3313 – Structural Analysis II
CE2315 – Structural Analysis I
UOW Degree:
5CV002 – Structural Analysis
HND:
Unit 33 – Construction Technology for Complex Building Projects
Research Interests
Ground Improvements, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials, Concrete technology
Specialization
Structural Engineering
Publications
Conference & Symposium Publications:
Kumara, U.D.M. & Priyankara, N.H. (2024) “Stabilization of Subgrade Using Geosynthetics”, 12th Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2023, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna.
Kumara, U.D.M. & Priyankara, N.H. (2024) “Stabilization of Subgrade Using Geosynthetics”, Geotechnical Engineering Project Day 2023 Proceedings, Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society, pp. 51-59 < https://slgs.lk/publication/project-day-2023/ >
Kumara, U.D.M. & Priyankara, N.H. (2024) “Stabilization of Subgrade Using Geosynthetics”, 10th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, Hybrid Conference.
Thesis:
Kumara U.D.M, Stabilization of Subgrade Using Geosynthetics, Undergraduate Research Project Thesis, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023
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