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12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2021)
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)
A session on "How to get the best out of industrial training under the covid19 pandemic situation" organized by the Civil Engineering Society in collaboration with ITCGU was held on 14th and 15th December 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)
The department warmly welcome two new staff members
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)
Four Awards Received during the Annual General Meeting of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka
“Numerical Investigation on Retrofitting of RC Dapped-end Beams” authored by Ms. S.C. Jayasinghe, Ms. P.K.N.S. Hansika and Dr. H.D. Yapa has won the Professor Chandrakeerthy Award for the “Best Paper” presented at the Annual Sessions 2021
“An Initial Investigation of the Displacement and Shear Demands of Minarats in Sri Lanka under Earthquakes” authored by Eng. M.M. Saathir and Dr. Samith Buddika published in the SSESL Modulus of June 2021 has won the Access Engineering PLC Award for the “Best Paper” published in MODULUS for the Session 2021
“Nonlinear Numerical Simulation of th Seismic Response of the Kotmale Dam” authored by Eng. B.H.M.M. Herath, Dr.K.K. Wijesundara and Mr. A.R.M.H.B. Amunugama has won the Professor Chandrakeerthy Award for the “Best Paper” presented at the Annual Sessions 2020
“Finite Element Modelling of Damaged Halfjoint Beam behavior” authored by Mr. A.H.M.S.A. Abeysinghe and Dr. H.D. Yapa published in the SSESL Modulus of September 2020 has won the Access Engineering PLC Award for the “Best Paper” published in MODULUS for the Session 2020
(28/12/2021)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 6th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 11th January 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(20/12/2021)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Way Forward with Research Commercialization" by Prof. P. B. R. Dissanayake will be held on 21st December 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(18/12/2021)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) - Joint PhD Programme
Scholarship :
TITLE: Bond Properties of Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Materials with Various Substrates in Ambient and Elevated Temperatures
(15/12/2021)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) - Joint PhD Programme
Scholarship :
TITLE: High-Performance Concrete in Marine Applications: Sustainability & Durability
Aspect
(30/11/2021)
Students from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya won two 2nd prize awards for the undergraduate research projects given below at the Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society (SLGS) inter-university Project day competition held on 27/10/2021
UG Project 1
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
UG Project 2
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)
Award for the Best Paper in Theoretical/Methodological Improvement: The institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)- Technical Conference of Yong Members' Section (YMS)- 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)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Necessity of Consistent Simplified Models and Automated Model Construction for Large Seismic Simulations" by Dr. J.A.S.C.Jayasinghe will be held on 26th October 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(13/10/2021)
CES Online CV Writing Workshop
CV is a short written summary of your personal career, qualifications and education. So it is the first impression of yourself to the employer.
# Do you know how to make a professional CV?
# How to represent yourself correctly through a CV?
# How should be your CV format?
Let's join with us on our CV WRITING WORKSHOP..
Conducted By,
Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe,
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya.
Date:Date:
15th September, 2021
Time:
4.00 pm onwards
Zoom
link -https://bit.ly/CES_CV(13/09/2021)
Top Ranked Sri Lankan Scientist in Civil Engineering AD scientific index 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)
First lady Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering
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)
Vacancies for the Post of Temporary Instructors
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)
CES Annual Seminar 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)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Effect of Ocean Bathymetry on Coastal Impact of Tsunami in Sri Lanka" by Prof. J. J. Wijetunge will be held on 04th August 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(23/07/2021)
Faculty Research Awards 2018/2020 to SIX of members - Department of Civil Engineering
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: Discourses, Concepts and Examples
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)
CES ONLINE TALK ON"Recommendation of Long Term Steel Bridge Performance for Quality Infrastructures" by Eng. Akira Takaue JFE Engineering Corporation, Tokyo, Japan held on 18th June 2021, from 12:00 pm - 13:30 pm
(18/06/2021)
𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 2021
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)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Use of Recycled Rubber in the Construction of Rail Tracks" by Dr. S. K. Navaratnarajah will be held on 02nd June 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(26/05/2021)
The President's Awards for Scientific Research 2018 was held on 6th April 2021
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)
SD & CC AWARD - 2020
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)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Fatigue Damage Assessment of Structures" by Dr. Chaminda S. Bandara will be held on 28th April 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(13/04/2021)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Weather Forecasting and Their Engineering Applications" by Dr. Panduka Neluwala will be held on 31st March 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(25/03/2021)
Recognition of Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon as a Fellow of the Nationa Academy of Science, Sri Lanka
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)
An Introductory Session for CONNECT State Bridge Design Competition - 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
- 1st- 350,000 LKR
- 2nd- 250,000 LKR
- 3rd- 150,000 LKR
(22/02/2021)
A Research Seminar on "Geopolymers and Some of Their Applications" by Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi will be held on 24th February 2021, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at EOE Pereira Theatre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
(12/02/2021)
A Session on Mindfulness Practice as a tool to transfer to the new normal life with COVID 19
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.
Workshop on "Tools and FEeLS facilities for on-line exams"
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.
1st Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
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 Online interactive session on False Work and Mass Concreting
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)
Post of Temporary Instructors
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)
Workshop on "Online Teaching Tools"
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)
A Research Seminar on "Non-structural Cracking of Concrete : Causes and Mitigation" by Dr. H.D. Yapa will be held on 27th January 2021, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. at EOE Pereira Theatre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
(13/01/2021)
CES Talk on Bored Pile Construction
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)