12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2021) was held on the 17th -19th of December at Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka
(31/12/2021)
Eng. G.R.A.S. Gunathilake ( General Manager, CECB), Eng. Nandana Abeysuriya ( Managing Director, NCD Consultants (Pvt) Ltd) and N.U.K.Ranathunga (Deputy General Manager (Western- North), NWSDB) shared their knowledge and experience as resource persons.
(31/12/2021)
Dr (Ms) KC Chandrasiri assumed duties as a Senior Lecturer (Gr. II) attached to Materials laboratory and Dr NMSH Bandara assumed duties as a Lecturer (Probationary) attached to CAD laboratory. The department warmly welcome them.
(28/12/2021)
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Project title: Pavement Degradation Model for Road Infrastructure in Sri Lanka
UG students: Meghasooriya M.M.N.T. (E/15/225) and Jayarathna K.M.N.M. (E/15/144)
Supervisor: Dr. S.K. Navaratnarajah
Project title: Prediction of Geotechnical Properties of Stabilized Soil Using Fly Ash Based Stabilizer Systems
UG students: Nimesha K.M.D. (E/15/240) and Nissanka N.A.N.M. (E/15/244)
Supervisor: Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi
(27/10/2021)
The following members Eng. T. Gunawardhana, Eng. B. Balakrishnan and Dr. Chamindu Deepagoda received the award for the Best paper in theoretical/methodological improvement at the recent Technical Conference of the Yong Members' Section (YMS) of the Institution of Engineers of Sri Lanka (IESL).
Dr. Chamindu Deepagoda
Eng. T. Gunawardhana
Eng. B. Balakrishnan
(15/10/2021)
(13/10/2021)
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Conducted By,
Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe,
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya.
(13/09/2021)
Prof. Shameen Jinadasa has been ranked as the top scientist in the Civil Engineering field by the Sri Lanka- AD scientific index 2021. Furthermore he has been awarded the University of Peradeniya Research Excellence award and the Fulbright Advanced research and lecturing award by the United State – Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (2021- 2022).
(19/08/2021)
Nadeeshani Nayanayakkara designated as the First Lady Professor of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, becoming the Second Lady Professor of the Faculty of Engineering during its 70 years of existence. The Department is delightful about her triumph.
(12/08/2021)
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructors of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Please fill the Application form and upload the Curriculum Vitae, Grade Report, and a photocopy of the National Identity Card on or before Friday, 27th August 2021.
(09/08/2021)
The most awaited event is happening soon!! CES annual seminar on “Challenges in Structural Engineering”.
We welcome everyone, who is enthusiastic about Structural Engineering to join us. Save the date!!
(25/07/2021)
(23/07/2021)
On July 14, 2021, the Faculty Board conferred the Distinguished Achievements of the following six Members and the Honors of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Prof. (Mrs) K G N Nanayakkara
Dr. K K Wijesundara
Dr. T K K Chamindu Deepagoda
Dr. C S Bandara
Dr. M C M Nasvi
Dr. S.K. Navaratnarajah
(20/07/2021)
Handbook of Water Resources Management, compiled with very high contribution from Prof. K.D.W. Nandalal has been published by Springer of Switzerland recently. This 810 page Hand Book is a testimony of Prof Nandalal’s prominent contribution to the knowledge base of Water Resources Engineering.
(07/07/2021)
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A talk on, "Recommendation of Long Term Steel Bridge Performance for
Quality Infrastructures" By, Eng. Akira Takaue JFE Engineering Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
(15/06/2021)
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The President's Awards for Scientific Research 2018 was held on 6th April 2021 as a virtual event. The following members of the department of civil engineering received the award in the virtual ceremony.
Dr. S.K. Navaratnarajah
Dr. H. A. D. Samith Buddika
Dr. K. K. Wijesundara
Dr. S.K. Navaratnarajah for the Journal article "Influence of Under Sleeper Pads on Ballast Behavior Under Cyclic Loading: Experimental and Numerical Studies" published at the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering by American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001954)
Dr. H. A. D. Samith Buddika for the Journal article "Seismic Shear Forces in Post-Tensioned Hybrid Precast Concrete Walls" published at the Journal of Structural Engineering by American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE (https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0002079)
Dr. K. K. Wijesundara for the Journal article "Evaluation of the seismic performance of suspended zipper column concentrically braced steel frames" published at the Journal of Constructional Steel Research (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.09.003)
(29/04/2021)
The paper published in the Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka on the title of "Correlation among Index Properties, Strength and Compressibility Parameters of Peat Soils in Muthurajawela Region of Sri Lanka" authored by Eng. T. Chenthan and Eng. (Miss.) S. Sharuja co-authored by Eng (Dr.). M.C.M. Nasvi has been selected for the SD&CC award - 2020.
Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi
Eng. T. Chenthan
Eng. (Miss.) S. Sharuja
Receiving the SD&CC Award - 2020 from Eng. Col. (Rtd). Nissanka N. Wijeratne, Secretary General/CEO, Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka for the best paper by an Associate Member in the Journal "Engineer" at the inauguration of the 114th Annual Session of the IESL.
(11/04/2021)
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(25/03/2021)
Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon was awarded as a Fellow of the National Academy of Science, Sri Lanka (NASSL). Prof. Abayakoon is the third member from the Faculty who was admitted to this prestigious Academy, after Prof. M. Amaratunga and Prof. M.P. Ranaweera.
(08/03/2021)
CES has organized an introductory session for CONNECT
state bridge design competition on 16th Tuesday at 4.00 pm via ZOOM
Date:
February 16, 2021
Time:
@ 4 p.m. Via Zoom
Please register for the Zoom meeting via
Zoom
link -http://bitly.ws/bK45
Please find the poster below. This will be a valuable opportunity to
gain experience and to show your talents.
Prizes for University Category
(22/02/2021)
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A half-day practice session on "Mindfulness Practice as a tool to transfer to the new normal life with COVID19" was held for the non-academic staff of the Department of Civil Engineering including members of the Department PG Unit on 04th February 2021 at DOII. The session was facilitated by three members of the Sati-Group-Kandy.
A Workshop on "Tools and FEeLS facilities for on-line exams" was held for the academic staff of the Department of Civil Engineering on 2nd February 2021 at CAD Lab. The session was conducted by Prof. Chalinda Beneragama of Faculty of Agriculture and Ms. Iroshini Ratnapala of Computing Centre, FoE.
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 1st Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
(10/02/2021)
CES kindly invites you to join for a
talk on False Work and Mass Concrete under the "Good practices in Construction
Supervision" talk series
Date:
January 21, 2021
Time:
5 p.m. onwards
Zoom link -http://bitly.ws/bamQ
(22/01/2021)
Applications are called from those who
are interested to serve as Temporary
Instructors at the Department of Civil
Engineering. Applications can be
collected from the Department Office.
Duly completed application together with updated Curriculum Vitae, Academic Transcript and a photocopy of National identity card should be submitted to the Department Office by Monday, 01st of February 2021.
(22/01/2021)
A half-day workshop titled "online teaching tools" was conducted targeting the academic staff of the Department of Civil Engineering on 19th January 2021. Resource persons Dr. S.K. Navaratnarajah and Dr. A.G.H.J. Edirisinghe conducted two sessions on "OneNote Notebook and other Tech Tools for Teaching" and "Tools for interaction during online teaching" respectively.
(22/01/2021)
(13/01/2021)
CES kindly invites you to join for a
talk on Bored pile construction under the "Good practices in Construction
Supervision" talk series
Time:
January 14 (Thursday), 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Please get the zoom link by registering for the zoom
meeting using the link below;
link: https://learn.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MpceChrj4rH9S3RNrLwTLy2n6xHsNWJwIH
You will receive the custom link to the zoom webinar via email once the registration is completed
(13/01/2021)