Prof. Kushan Kalmith Wijesundara

Head & Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Office Address:

Department of Civil Engineering,

University of Peradeniya,

Peradeniya,20400,

Sri Lanka.

headcivil@eng.pdn.ac.lk
kushanw@eng.pdn.ac.lk
kalmithkush@yahoo.com

Telephone : +94-81-2393500, + 94-81-2393553, +94-71-2684271

Biography

Dr. Kushan Kalmith Wijesundara received the Bachelor Degree in Science specialized in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2003. He was awarded a scholarship by the University of Pavia, Italy to pursue M.Sc. and Ph.D. at the ROSE School attached to the University of Pavia, Italy. He worked on shear strength of precast pre-stressed concrete hollow core slabs for his Master dissertation. He received his M.Sc. specialized in Earthquake Engineering in May 2005. In the same year, he enrolled in the Ph.D. Program in Earthquake Engineering at the same institute. He works on the Direct Displacement Based Seismic Design of Steel Concentrically Braced Frame with RHS Shape Brace and Finite Element Formulation of Brace Element for Post Buckling Behaviour. He received his Ph.D. in December 2009. He served as a researcher at the European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE) in Pavia, Italy from December 2009 to May 2011 and at BRGM (French Geological Survey), Natural Risks Division in Orleans, France from August, 2011 to March, 2012. From 2012 to January 2015 he served as a senior lecturer at South Asian Institution of Technology and Medicine, Malabe. Currently, he is serving as a senior lecturer at the department of civil engineering, faculty of engineering, University of Peradeniya. He has ten international journal publications and twenty five international conference publications. His research interest is on finite element formulation and modelling of structures for extreme loadings, structural dynamics, development of direct displacement based design philosophy and estimation of modal properties of structures using ambient vibration measurements through wavelet transformation. He is a reviewer of Journal of Engineering Structures and Journal Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems. Furthermore, he has been responsible for coordination of many local and international projects in the area of nonlinear finite element modelling of structures and analysis for dynamic loading in last few years.

Educational Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Earthquake Engineering, Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, University of Pavia, Italy (2005-2009)
Bachelor of Science of Engineering Specialized in Civil Engineering at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1999-2003)

Appointments

Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (October 2024 to Present)
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (April 2021 to Present)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (January 2015 to April 2021).
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine, Malabe, Sri Lanka, (March 2012 to January 2015).
Researcher at BRGM (French Geological Survey), Natural Risks Division, Orleans, France, (August 2011 to March 2012).
Researcher at European Centre for Training and Researcher in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy (December 2009 to July 2011).
Instructor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (May 2003-December 2004).

Education/Teaching

I have been involving in teaching the following courses offered at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya since 2015:

Mechanics of Materials (CE 201) in Specialized Undergraduate Programme (Full Course)
Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics (CE 307) in Specialized Undergraduate Programme (Full Course)
Advanced Mechanics of Materials (CE 316) in Specialized Undergraduate Programme (Shared)
Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design course (CE 584) in Specialized Undergraduate Programme (Full Course)
Disaster Management (CE 595-CE 599) in Specialized Undergraduate Programme (Shared)
Engineering Mechanics (GP 110) in the General Undergraduate Programme (Shared)
Finite Element Methods (CE 614) in the Post Graduate Programme in Structural Engineering (Full Course)

Profssional Memberships and Committees

Associate member of Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
Member of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety- Sri Lanka Chapter (IABMAS-Sri Lanka)

Prizes and Awards

Best Paper presented at the Annual Sessions (2020), Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka
President’s Award (2020) for scientific research published in 2018
SD & CC award (2019) for best paper by an associate member in the Journal “ Engineer” by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
President’s Award (2016) for scientific research published in 2014
Award for Best Paper Presentation at NIRMAAN ICESS 2015
PhD Scholarship granted by Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, Italy, 2005

Research Grants

GCRF University College London (UCL) Internal Small Grants (2019): ReSCOOL - Resilience of Schools to Extreme Coastal Flooding Loads.
Indo-Sri Lanka Joint programme (2017): Wireless Sensor in Network Distributed Detection Mechanism for Structural Health Monitoring in Civil Structures.
NRC Grant 2015 – NRC Grant No. 15-127: Damage Detection and Structural Assessment of Existing Steel and Concrete Structures in Sri Lanka with Emphasis on Connections and Support Details.
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANT (2014): GRANT NO. RG/2014/21/E: Development of Seismic Verification Method for Elevated Water Tanks.

Research Interests

Finite element formulation and modelling of structures for extreme loadings and wind structure interaction.
Virtual element method.
Development of direct displacement based design philosophy for seismic design of structures.
Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
Estimation of modal properties of structures using ambient vibration measurements through wavelet transformation technique.

Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Rossetto, T., Wijesundara, K., Mallikarachchi, C., Cels, J., Baiguera, M., Zoppo, M.D. and Dias, P., 2024. Seismic retrofitting of masonry infilled RC buildings in low-to moderate-seismic regions: case study of typical Sri Lankan school buildings. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering.

Weedagama, W.L.A.C.I., Koralegedara, N.H., Sanjeewa, R.A.L., Senaratne, A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2024. Colored Interlock Blocks of Non-Traffic Grade–A Novel Approach Using Red Sand. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, pp.1-11.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-024-00472-6

Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., Venkatesan, S., De Silva, S. and Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2024. Novel approach to the derivation of dam breach parameters in 2D hydrodynamic modeling of earthquake induced dam failures. Science of the total environment, 927, p.171505.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171505

Bandara, S. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2024. Retrofitting Shear Critical Beams using Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC). ENGINEER, 57(02), pp.31-41.
https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v57i2.7648https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v57i2.7648

Rathnayaka, M., Karunasinghe, D., Gunasekara, C., Wijesundara, K., Lokuge, W. and Law, D.W., 2024. Machine learning approaches to predict compressive strength of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: A comprehensive review. Construction and Building Materials, 419, p.135519.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135519

Rathnayaka, M., Karunasingha, D., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Wijesundara, K. and Lokuge, W., 2024. Mix design determination procedure for geopolymer concrete based on target strength method. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 24(3), p.192.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-024-01002-8

Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., DeSilva, S., Venkatesan, S. and Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2024. Review on model development techniques for dam break flood wave propagation. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water, 11(2), p.e1688.
https://doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1688

Abeysiriwardena, T.M., Wijesundara, K.K. and Nascimbene, R., 2023. Seismic risk assessment of typical reinforced concrete frame school buildings in Sri Lanka. Buildings, 13(10), p.2662.
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102662https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102662

Tennekoon Mudiyanselage, S., Wijesundara, K., Venkatesan, S., De Silva, S., Dissanayake, R. and Neluwala, P., 2023. Significance of construction sequence and the initial behaviour in concrete-faced rockfill dams. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 25(2), pp.125-143.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2023.2268288

Balasooriya, L.H.S.U., Krishantha, B.R.G.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2023. Comparison of RANSE and LES for Wind Structural Interaction. ENGINEER, 56(03), pp.131-140.
https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v56i3.7610https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v56i3.7610

Herath, H.M.H.K., Jayaweerarathne, D.S., Wijesundara, R.S.S.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2023, July. Performance-based design method for bolted stiffened end-plate connection under monotonic loading. In Structures (Vol. 53, pp. 214-227). Elsevier.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.04.088https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.04.088.

Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachchi, C., Wijesundara, K. and Dias, P., 2023. Rapid seismic visual screen method for masonry infilled reinforced concrete framed buildings: application to typical Sri Lankan school buildings. International journal of disaster risk reduction, 92, p.103738.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103738

Bandara, S., Wijesundara, K. and Rajeev, P., 2023. Ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete for rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures: a suitability assessment. Buildings, 13(3), p.614.
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030614.https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030614.

Cels, J., Rossetto, T., Dias, P., Thamboo, J., Wijesundara, K., Baiguera, M. and Del Zoppo, M., 2023. Engineering surveys of Sri Lankan schools exposed to tsunami. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, p.1075290.
https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1075290.

Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachchi, C. and Wijesundara, K., 2023, January. Seismic fragility of lightly reinforced concrete school building typologies with different masonry infill configurations. In Structures (Vol. 47, pp. 1710-1728). Elsevier.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.12.014.

Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Senanayake C.D., Wijesundara, K.K., Gamage P., 2022, Failure prediction of solid resilient tyres due to kerb impact: A finite element modelling approach, Journal National Science Foundation, 50 (3), 625-637.
http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i3.10593.

Lamawansa Y., Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara, K.K., (2022), Effects of sectional kinematic constraints in fiber element formulations on the load-deformation response of reinforced concrete elements, Structural Concrete, 24(1), 906-936.
https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202200081

Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Gamage P., Senanayake C.D., Wijesundara, K.K., Ranatunga R.R.M.S.K., (2022), Analysis of factors influencing on performance of solid tires: Combined approach of Design of Experiments and thermo-mechanical numerical simulation, European Journal of Mechanics / A Solids, 96, 104680.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2022.104680.

Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene R., (2022), Response of shear critical reinforced concrete frames and walls under monotonic loading, Engineering Structures, 251, 113483.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113483https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113483.

Jayasooriya E. M. S. D. D., Indika W.U., Wijesundara, K.K., Rajeev P., (2021), Equivalent viscous damping for steel eccentrically braced frame structures with buckling restraint braces, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 6, 216.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-00503-2.

Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Wijesundara, K.K., Gamage P., Ranatunga R.R.M.S.K., Senanayake C.D., 2021, Investigation of design and performance improvements on solid resilient tires through numerical simulation, Engineering Failure Analysis, 128 (2021) 105618.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105618.

Hippola H.M.S.S., Rajapakse R.M.C.M., Mihaylov B., Wijesundara, K.K., 2021, A force-based fiber beam-column element to predict moment-axial-shear interaction of reinforced concrete frames, Structural Concrete, 22 (4), 2466-2481.
https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202100262https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202100262.

Marta Del Zoppo, Kushan Wijesundara, Tiziana Rossetto, Priyan Dias, Marco Baiguera, Marco Di Ludovico, Julian Thamboo, Andrea Prota, 2021, Influence of exterior infill walls on the performance of RC frames under tsunami loads: Case study of school buildings in Sri Lanka, Engineering Structures, 234, 111920.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111920.

Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara, K.K., 2021, Force‑based finite element formulation for nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete frames, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 6:48,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-020-00413-9https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-020-00413-9.

Seneviratne H.N., Perera L.R.K., Wijesundara, K.K., Dananjaya R.M.S., Jayawardena U de S, 2020, Seismicity around Sri Lanka from historical records and its engineering implications, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53 (2), 47-52.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7412

Weerasinghe D.R., Seneviratne H.N., Kurukulasuriya L.C., Wijesundara, K.K., 2020, Seismic Response of Sri Lanka using DSHA Technique, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53 (2), 33-37.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7410

Uduweriya S.B., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake P.B.R., Susantha K.A.S., Seneviratne H.N., 2020, Seismic Response of Sri Lanka using PSHA technique, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53 (2), 39-45.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7411

Dananjaya, R.M.S., Wijesundara, K.K., Seneviratne, H.N., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2020. Determination of Response Spectra for Sri Lankan Cities using Finite Difference method, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka , 53 (3), 45-52.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i3.7419

Seneviratne, H.N., Wijesundara, K.K., Perera, L.R.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2020. A Macro Seismic Hazard Zonation for Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka , 53 (03), 37-44.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i3.7418

Premarathna, W.A.A.S. Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C., Wijesundara, K.K., Gamage P., Ranatunga, R.R.M.S.K., 2019. High fidelity numerical simulation of non-pneumatic tire, Journal of Plastics and rubber – Sri Lanka, 18, 117-120.

Al-Mashaykhi, M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., Hashemi, M.J., 2019. Displacement profile for displacement based seismic design of concentric braced frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 155, 233-248.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.12.029

Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Bandara, C.S., Dissanayake, R., 2019. Accounting axial-moment-shear interaction for force-based fiber modelling of RC frames, Engineering Structures, 184, 15-36.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.075

Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Wijesundara, K.K., 2018. Wind loads on tall buildings: A comparative study of the international wind codes and numerical simulation. Journal of the Institution of Engineers, 51 (3), 31-45.
http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v51i3.7304.

Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Rassati G.A., 2018. Evaluation of the seismic performance of suspended zipper column concentrically braced steel frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 150, 452-461.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.09.003

Wijesundara, K.K., Negulescu, C., Foerster, E., 2015. Estimation of Modal Properties of Low-Rise Buildings Using Ambient Excitation Measurements. Shock and Vibration, 2015
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/173450https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/173450

Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Rassati, G.A., 2014. Modelling of different bracing configuration in multi-storey concentrically braced frame using a force based approach. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 101, 426-436.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.06.009

Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., 2014. Energy Based Damage Index for Concentrically Braced Steel Frame Structures Using Continuous Wavelet Transform. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 103, 241-250.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.09.011

Wijesundara, K.K., Rajeev, P., 2012. Direct displacement based design of concentrically braced frame structures. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 13 (3), 243-257. DOI:10.7158/13287982.2012.11465114

Nascimbene, R., Rassati, G.A., Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. Numerical simulation of a gusset plate connection to a RHS shape brace under quasi-static cyclic loading. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 70, 177-189.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.09.010

Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Sullivan, T.J., 2011. Equivalent viscous damping for steel concentrically braced frame structures. Bulleting of Earthquake Engineering, 9, 1535-1558.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-011-9272-4

Wijesundara, K.K., Bolognini, D., Nascimbene, R., Calvi G.M., 2009. Review of design parameters of concentrically braced frames with RHS shape braces. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 13, 109-131.
https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460902813331

Conference Papers:

Mudiyanselage, M.P.R.R., Wijesundara, K., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Karunasingha, D. and Lokuge, W., 2024. Enhancing Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Performance through Machine Learning: A Predictive Model for Compressive Strength and Workability Optimization. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (p. 43). Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management.
https://doi.org/10.14912/jsmcwm.t3rincs2024.0_43

Balasooriya, L.H.S.U., Krishantha, B.R.G.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2023. Impact of Turbulent Kinetic Energy in Large Eddy Simulations in Wind and Structure Interaction of Tall Buildings. Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka-Annual Session 2023, Colombo, Volume: 13.

Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Dias, P., Rossetto, T., Mallikarachchi, C., Wijesundara, K.K., Cels, J., Baskaran, H., Baiguera, M., Marta DEL ZOPPO, 2023. Suitable Seismic Retrofitting Solutions for Yypical Masonry Infilled Reinforced Concrete School Buildings in Sri Lanka, SECED 2023 Conference: Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics for a Sustainable Future, Cambridge, UK.

Hippola S., Lamawansa, Y., Wijesundara, K.K., Cels, J., Thamboo, J., Rossetto, T., 2023. Analysis of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Frames Using The Force-Based Fiber Frame Element, SECED 2023 Conference: Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics for a Sustainable Future, Cambridge, UK.

Wijesundara, R.S.S.A., Wijesundara, K.K. and Bandara, N.M.S.H., 2023, December. Compressive Strength Prediction of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Using Artificial Neural Networks. In International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (pp. 167-178). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3737-6_13

Dissanayake, L.N., Costa, D.S.T., Wijesundara, K.K. (2023). Application of Virtual Element Method for Plane Stress–Plane Strain Problems. In: Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S., Fernando, S., Konthesingha, C. (eds) 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_1

Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., De Silva, S., Venkatesan, S. (2023). Development of a Digital Elevation Model Integrating Different Datasets for an Area of Mahaweli Basin, Sri Lanka. In: Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S., Fernando, S., Konthesingha, C. (eds) 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_30

Tennekoon, T.M.S., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., De Silva, S., Venkatesan, S. (2023). Significance of Construction Stage Analysis on the Initial Configuration of Concrete Faced Rockfill Dams. In: Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S., Fernando, S., Konthesingha, C. (eds) 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_12

Lamawansa, M.D.Y.N., Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara K.K., 2021, Evaluation of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Element Behaviour using Different Numerical Approaches, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 30th August 2021.

Tennekoon, T. M. S., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., Neluwala, N. G. P. B., Silva S De, Venkatesan S., 2021, Construction Stage and Seepage Analysis Incorporated in Two Dimensional Kotmale Dam Model, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 30th August 2021.

Jayathilake, R.G.S.N., Wijesundara, K.K., 2021, Prediction of Wind Induced Response of Tall Buildings Using RANS Simulations, Annual Session, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2021.

Jayasooriya, E.M.S.D., Bandara, C.S., Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C., Wijesundara, K.K. (2021). Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Analysis of Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Using Non-Linear Fiber Beam Column Elements. In: Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K., De Silva, S., Fernando, S. (eds) ICSECM 2019. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 94. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_46

Jayasooriya E.M.S.D., Bandara C.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Wijesundara K.K., 2020, Ultra-Low cycle fatigue behaviour of steel concentrically braced frames under extreme seismic loads, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 25th August 2020.

Herath B.H.M.M., Wijesundara K.K., Amunugama A.R.M.H.B., 2020, Nonlinear numerical simulation of the seismic response of the Kotmale Dam, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 25th August 2020.

Premarathna, W. A. A. S., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C., Wijesundara, K. K., Ranatunga, R. R. M. S. K., & Senanayake, C. D. (2020). Performance Comparison of Solid Tires and Non-Pneumatic Tires Using Finite Element Method: Application to Military Vehicles. 13th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2955

Premarathna, W. A. A. S., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C., Wijesundara, K. K., Gamage, P., & Ranatunga, R. R. M. S. K. (2020, December). High-Fidelity Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of Solid Resilient Tire: Application to Forklift Solid Resilient Tire. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, Singapore, 2020, pp. 1199-1203.
https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM45057.2020.9309818

M.A.K.M. Dharmasiri, A.J. Dammika, K.K. Wijesundara, P.B.R. Dissanayake, 2019, Invisible Damage Detection Framework Using Wavelet Neural Networks, International conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering and Design, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2019.

E.M.S.D. Jayasooriya, D.W.U.Indika, K.K. Wijesundara, 2019, Equivalent Viscous Damping for Eccentrically Braced Frame Steel Structures, International conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering and Design, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2019.

Negulescu, C., Wijesundara , K.K., 2019. ‘Energy-based seismic design: Needs of energy damage index values for serviceability and ultimate limit states for gravity design buildings?’, 7th International Conference of Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Crete, Greece, 24-26 June 2019.
https://doi.org/10.7712/120119.7079.19379

Hippola, H.M.S.S., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2019. ‘Modification of force based fiber beam column element formulation to cater highly localized nonlinear behaviour’. 7th International Conference of Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Crete, Greece, 24-26 June 2019.
https://doi.org/10.7712/120119.7210.20085

Al-Mashaykhi, M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., 2019. Performance of steel concentric braced frames subjected to severe and moderate earthquakes. Australian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM25), Brisbane, Australia, 4-7 December.

Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Wijesundara, K.K., 2018. ‘Evaluation of Different Turbulence Models in Determining Wind Loads on Tall Buildings’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 21-28.

Hippola, H.M.S.S., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2018. ‘Modification of Force Based Fibre Beam Column Elelment Formulation by Considering Section Level Equilibrium’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 29-39.

Jayasinghe, J.A.T.P., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Dayarathna, R.M.T.S., Wijesundara, K.K., 2018. ‘Investigation of the Shear Strength of Precast Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs: Numerical and Experimental Comparisons’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 29-39.

Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Wijesundara, K.K., 2017. ‘Comparative Study of Diagrid System and Shear Wall System for Resisting of Wind Loads Using Different Design Approaches’, Annual Sessions 2017: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 November 2017, pp. 21-28.

Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Wijesundara, K.K., 2017. ‘Analysis of Wind Loads on an Irregular Tall Building Using Numerical Simulation’, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 7–9 December 2017, pp. 139-149.

Mashaykhi, Al. M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., 2017. ‘Seismic Design Methods for Steel Concentric Braced Frame: State of the Art Review’, Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2107 Conference, Canberra, Australia, 24-26 November, 2017

Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2016. ‘Force Based Linear Static Analysis of 2D Curved Tapered Timoshenko Beam Element’, International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, 27 June–1 July 2016, pp. 1252-1255.

Dharmasiri, K., Wijesundara, K.K., Dammika, A.J., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2016. ‘Dynamics of a 2D Curved Cantilever Timoshenko Beam Element Using Force Based Finite Element Formulation’, International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, 27 June–1 July 2016, pp. 1407-1410.

Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2016. ‘Nonlinear Static Force Based Finite Element Analysis of Steel Euler-Bernoulli Beam Element Having Complex Geometries’, Annual Sessions 2016: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27 September 2016, pp. 51-57.

Dharmasiri, K., Wijesundara, K.K., Dammika, A.J., Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2016. ‘Modal Characteristics of Arch Structures using Force-Based Finite Element Formulation’, Annual Sessions 2016: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27 September 2016, pp. 39-44.

Randiligama S.M.C.M., Jayathilake R.G.S.N., Wijesundara, K.K., 2016. ‘Applications of Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016.
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12679

Bandara N. M.S.H., Bandara I. M. L. R., Wijesundara, K.K., 2016. ‘Numerical Simulation of Prediction of Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam Using Total Crack Strain Model’, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016.
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12677

Susantha, K.A.S., Wijesundara, K.K., 2016. ‘Seismic Assessment Method for RC Elevated Water Tanks’, Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka , 4-5 November, 2016.

Majeed Z.Z.A., Baskaramaharajah M., Wijesundara, K.K., 2016. ‘Finite Difference Approximation to Wave Equation to Simulate Sloshing of Ground Supported Tanks for Earthquake Loadings, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016.
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12644

Dananjaya, S., Wijesundara, K.K., Senevirathne, N., Dissanayake, R., 2015. ‘A Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Bedrock Profile on the Seismic Wave Propagation through Sri Lanka’, International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering (ICGE), Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10-11 August 2015, pp. 153-156.

Dananjaya, S., Dissanayake, R., Senevirathne, N., & Wijesundara, K.K. (2014). Simulation of Bedrock Motion to Obtain PGA Values. In Randy R. Rapp & William Harland (Eds.), The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (I3R2) 20-22 May 2014. (38-41). West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University.
https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284315361

Wijesundara, K.K., 2014. ‘Proposed Method for Estimation of Damping Ratio of a Structure Using Continuous Wavelet Transformation Method’, Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka , 4-5 July, 2014.
http://www.dlib.pdn.ac.lk/archive/handle1/4680

Marasingha J., Wijesundara K.K., and Dissanayake U.I., 2013. ‘Application of Incremental Dynamic and Pushover Analyses for Seismic Assessment of a Typical School Building in Sri Lanka’, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13-15 December, 2013.

Marasingha, J., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, U.I., 2013. ‘Seismic Assessment of a Typical Two-Storey School Building in Sri Lanka’, Annual Sessions 2013:Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 September 2013, pp. 27-34.

Wijesundara, K.K., Negulescu, D., Monfort, D., Foerster, E., 2012. ‘Identification of Model Parameters of Ambient Excitation Structures using Continuous Wavelet Transform’, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15th WCEE), Lisbon, Portugal, 24-28 September 2012.
https://hal-brgm.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00702060

Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. ‘Application of Continuous Wavelet Transformation Method in Estimation of Model Properties’, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE),13-15 December, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9014

Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. ‘Seismic Design of Steel Concentric Braced Frame Structures using Direct Displacement Based Design Approach’, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), 13-15 December, 2012, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9015

Wijesundara, K.K., Rassathi, G.A., Nascimbene, R., Bolognini, D., 2010. ‘Seismic Performance of Brace-Beam-Column Connections in Concentrically Braced Frames’, The Steel Conference of NASCC, Orlando, Florida, USA, 12-14 May, 2010.
https://doi.org/10.1061/41130(369)85

Wijesundara K.K., Bolognini D., Nascimbene R. [2010] “Numerical Simulation of a Gusset Plate Connection to a RHS Shape Brace under Quasi-Static Cyclic Loading” Papadrakakis M., Fragiadakis M., Lagaros N.D. (eds) “Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering” 1st edition, Springer, New York, pp 177-199.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0053-6

Wijesundara, K.K., Bolognini, D., Nascimbene, R., Corigliano, M., Lai, C.G., 2009. ‘Real Vs Artificial Accelerograms in Time Histories Analyses of Brace Frame Structures’, Italian National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Bologna, Italy, 28 June - 02 July, 2009.

Dissanayake, U.I., and Wijesundara, K.K., 2004. ‘Behaviour of Slip-Formed Load Bearing Wall Panels under In-Plane Compressive Loading’, International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hiroshima, Japan, 27-28 July, 2004, pp. 73-82.

Professional Activities

Invited Speeches:

Invited Speech on “Education, New Technologies and Opportunities in the Challenging Working Environment” at Question Time Session organised by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 26th March 2024.

Speech on “Finite Element Analysis of Complex Structures for Extreme Loadings” at Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University of College London, 16th September 2023.

Invited speech on “Response of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Elements” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30th May 2023.

Invited Speech on “Safety Assessment of Concrete Structures” at Seminar organized by Sri Lanka National Committee on Large Dams, 30th June 2022

Invited Speech on “Introduction to Eurocode 8: Seismic Design of Structures” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th September 2022.

Invited Speech on “Pros and Cons of Finite Element Technique in Structural Engineering Applications” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 08th October 2021.

NERD 2020

Keynote speech on “Analysis of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Elements using Force Based Finite Element with Distributed Plasticity” at International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures 2020 (ICMMS2020), Calicut, India 14th-15th July 2020

Panellist for the discussion on codes for resilient Sri Lanka, NBRO Symposium, Colombo, 17th -18th December, 2019.

Keynote speech on “Earthquake Risk Mitigation” at International Workshop on Advances in Disaster Risk Reduction (IWADRR), Sri Lanka Technological Campus, 22nd-24th November 2019

Keynote Speech on “Numerical Simulations for Highrise Building Designs” at Seminar on “Vision for High Rise Buildings 4”, Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, 19th June 2019.

Guest of Honor speech at Annual General Meeting-Rajarata Chapter-IESL-28th November-2017

Keynote speech on “Applications of Computational Methods in Modelling and Analysis of Structures” at International Structural Engineering Conclave, Innovative Structures and Smart Buildings, Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30th May 2016.

Invited Speech on, “Myth and Fallacies of Finite Element Method in Applications of Structural Engineering” at Question Time Session organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2015.

Invited Speech at Disaster Management Conference 2014, Ministry of Disaster Management, 24-26 September 2014

Invited Speech on “Modelling and Analysis Using Finite Element Method” at Question Time Session organised by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2013.

Invited Speech on “Modelling and Analysis Using Finite Element Method” at Question Time Session organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2013.

Invited speech at Taxila Central College, Horana on 28/10/2017.

Workshop on “Seismic Design of Buildings” Organized by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 17th March 2023

Training programme on “Design of Concrete Gravity Dams” Organized by Engineering Design Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 28th, 29th and 30th March, 2022.

Workshop on “IESL-INSEE Knowledge Sharing Session” organized by the Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, 2nd 0f September 2019.

Workshop on “Engineering Research” organized by the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 3rd 0f April 2019.

Training programme on “Eurocodes for design, construction and quality assurance of buildings and highway structure” at University of Moratuwa, 30th March and 5th of May 2019.

Workshop on “Earthquake Resilient Buildings for Sri Lanka” The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 26th November 2018.

Workshop on “Earthquake Resilient Building Construction in Sri Lanka” , National Building Research Organization, Colombo, 09th October 2018.

Workshop on “Build Our Research Culture as Engineering Academics” , organized by the Open University Sri Lanka, Colombo, 29th August 2018.

Workshop on “Adoption of Eurocodes in Sri Lanka for Structural Designs” , The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 23rd July 2018.

Eight Day Training Programme on “Bridge Design as per Eurocodes” organized by Road Development Authority, 14th-July 2018.

Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” Organized by Engineering Design Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 20th, 21st October, 04th and 05th November, 2017.

Workshop on “Research, Development and Innovation: Research and Development in Civil Engineering” , Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, 15th May 2017.

Workshop on “Research and Development and Innovation” , University of Vocational Technology, 22nd March 2017.

CPD Activity- IESL Rajarata Chapter “Design of Buildings for Seismic Loads in Sri Lanka” 10th February, 2016.

Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 27th, 28th May, 03rd and 04th June 2016.

One day workshop on “Research and Development and Innovation: Promoting Collaboration, Technology Transfer and Commercialization for National Development”, National Engineering Research and Development Centre, 22nd December 2016.

Workshop on “Recent Advancements in Earthquake Engineering and Seismology in South Asian Countries” , NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 9-10 August 2016.

Workshop on “Design of Structures for Earthquake Loadings” , The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 5th July 2016

Two day international seminar and workshop on “Presentation and Reviewing of the Draft Malaysian National Annex for EC8” , Institute of engineers, Malaysia, 9-10th February, 2015.

Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 20th, 21st 27th and 28th March, 2015.

Four day workshop on the title of “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 14, 15, 21 and 22/March, 2014.

One day workshop on the title of “Structural Analysis for Dynamic Loading” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 26-27/March, 2011.

One day workshop on the title of “Application of Finite Element Programs in Modelling of Structures” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 29/May, 2011.

Academic Supervision

Ph.D.

“Energy Basdd Seismic Risk Assessment for Steel Concentric Barced Frame” PhD thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Construction Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, by Mustafa Al-Mashaykhi, 2021. (Co-supervisor)

M.Phill.

“Numerical Simulation of Earthquake Induced Ground Response in Sri Lanka” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. R.M.S. Dananjaya, 2015. (Co-supervisor)

“Finite element formulation of a line element accounting for the moment-shear interaction of reinforced concrete beams and columns”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. R. M. C. M. Rajapakse, 2018. (Principle Supervisor)

“Computational Optimization of the Line Element Formulation Accounting for Axial Force - Bending Moment – Shear Force Interaction of Reinforced Concrete Frames and Walls” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. H. M. S. S. Hippola, 2020. (Principle Supervisor)

“Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Analysis of Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Using Non Linear Fiber Beam Column Elements”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. E.M.S.D. Jayasooriya, 2020. (Principle Supervisor)

“Enhancing the performance of solid resilient tires using finite element analysis”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. W. A. A. S. Premarathna, 2021. (Co-supervisor)

“Post-Peak behaviour of reinforced concrete elements” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by M.D.Y.N. Lamawansa. (Principle Supervisor)

M.Sc.

“Life Cycle Analysis at Low Cycle Fatigue on Concentrically Braced Steel Frame Structures with RHS Shape Braces” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Earthquake Engineering, Institute of Advanced Studies, ROSE School, Pavia, Italy, Miss S. Santagati, 2010. ( Co-supervisor)

“Seismic Assessment of Typical School Building in Sri Lanka” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. M.M.J.K. Marasingha, 2013. (Co-supervisor)

“Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Macrozonation in Sri Lanka” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. By Mr. R.B.S.B. Uduweriya, 2014. (Co-supervisor)

“Performance of precast prestressed concrete beam-column connections under lateral loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. B.M.K.L.K. Basnayake, 2017. (Principle Supervisor)

“Performance based design method for bolted stiffened end plate connection under monotonic loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. H. M. H. K. Herath, 2017. (Principle Supervisor)

“Seismic performance of concentric bracing arrangement”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, by Mr. L. Lavan, 2017. (Principle Supervisor)

“Fluid-Structure Interaction Response of Victoria Dam under an Earthquake Loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by A.R.M.H.B. Amunugama, 2017. (Principle Supervisor)

“Seismic Risk Assessment of Typical Three Storey Reinforced Concrete School Buildings in Sri Lanka”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. K. A. T. M. Abeysiriwardena, 2018. (Principle Supervisor)

“Fluid structure interaction response of Kotmale dam under earthquake loading” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. B.H.M.M. Herath, 2019. (Principle Supervisor)

“Shape optimization of tall buildings to mitigate wind induced effects using computational fluid dynamics” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. R.G.S.N. Jayathilake, 2020. (Principle Supervisor)

“Performance of tall telecommunication steel towers under seismic loading conditions” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. D.M.D.J Nishantha, 2021. (Principle Supervisor)

“Response of rectangular frame mounted elevated water tanks under seismic loading” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr P P N Kumara, 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Seismic assessment of typical hospital buildings in Sri Lanka using fragility curve” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. Ariyasena K H N J, 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Direct Displacement Based Design of tall reinforced concrete wall building for seismic loading including Higher modes effect”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. Sanjeewa W.J.M.D.A., 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Seismic response of typical concrete bridge structures with Circular Twin column piers”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr P A I Laknatha, 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Investigation of stress concentration on shear walls at transfer structure of high rise buildings” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. Hemachandra S.M., 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry infilled reinforced concrete school building frames in Sri Lanka”, Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Structural Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka by Mr Mathavanayakam Sathurshan, 2022. (Co-supervisor)

“Comparative study of intze type water retaining structures with analysis of integrated response” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr M.W.R.C. SILVA, 2022. (Principle Supervisor)

“Performance based seismic assessment of school building in Sri Lanka” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss L.K.Basnayake, 2023. (Principle Supervisor)

Consulting Reports

Construction of a metal scaffold for the main spire of the Milan cathedral: analysis, modeling, assessment and dynamic identification (2010), Report for Studio Calvi s.r.l. Engineering Consulting, Pavia, Italy.

Peer review of Pylons of 1.6 km long “GUAYAQUIL SUSPENSION BRIDGE (2010), Report for Studio Calvi s.r.l. Engineering Consulting, Pavia, Italy.

Nonlinear finite element modelling of precast column-to-foundation connection for the assessment of the performance under the quasi-static cyclic loading (2011), Research report, European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Pavia, Italy.

Pushover Analysis of Wooden Frames under CASE Project (2011) Research report, L’Aquila il Progetto C.A.S.E.( CASE Project after L’Aquila Earthquake in Italy), European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Pavia, Italy.

Peer review of Proposed Dry Dock Gate (2011), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Dock Yard Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Checking the Strength of Existing Concrete Structure at Old Laxapana Power Station (2013), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Development of Seismic Hazard Map for Sri Lanka (2014), Research Report, Disaster Management Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Peer Review of 39 storey Blue Star Apartment Building at Rajagiriya (2017), U and D Engineering Consultants (PVT), for Deepal Wickramasinghe Associates.

Comprehensive Structural Assessment of the Old Kachcheri Building in Jaffna (2017), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for The Strategic City Development Project, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development.

Condition Assessment of Rajagiriya Flyover: Spanish Flyover Project (2018), for Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka.

Monitoring and Condition Assessment of Rajagiriya Flyover: Spanish Flyover Project (2018), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Road Development Authority.

Structural Assessment of Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Vihara Image House in relation to proposed roof construction (2018), Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya, for Central Cultural Fund (CCF)

Review of Tuned Mass Dampers Design for Footbridge FB01 in Colombo Port City Development Project (2019)”, USEC Consultants Pvt. Ltd, for Surbanajurong (PVT) Ltd.

Assessment of Load Carrying Capacity of Channel and GRP Manhole Cover-Kandy Drainage Channel Network Rehabilitation Project (2019), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for TTI Consulting Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd

Condition Assessment of Ball Mill Number 01 at Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited.

Evaluate the effects of excessive vibration and noise level on civil structures in Upper Kotmale power station (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

Analyze the Brake Track Failure of Unit No. 02 of Samanalawewa Power Station (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

Analysis of Soil Liquefaction Potential of the Land Fill of Port City (2021) for Central Engineering Consultant Bureau (CECB).

Condition Assessment of 22 Building in Kingswood College, Kandy (2021), National Building Research Organization (NBRO) for Kingswood College, Kandy.

Condition Evaluation of RDB Head Office Building at Kelaniya (2021) Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for RDB.

Consultancy Service for Condition Assessment of Existing Civil Structures of Udawalawe Left Bank and Right Bank Power (2022), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

Building Integrity Report for Newly Constructed Factory (2023), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Pacific Textiles Lanka (BPTL).

Structural Analysis of Gantry Crane Support Structure for Placing the Stop Logs in Udawalawe Dam and Polgolla Barrage (2023), USEC, for Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.

The seismic Design Check of Intake Water Treatment Plant (WTP Site) and Booster Pump House Project at Bangladesh (2024), Unite Structural Engineering Consultants (PVT) Ltd for Ceywater (PVT) Ltd.

Consultancy Service to Review the Operational Level of Spillway Gates of Samanalawewa Dam at Belihuloaya (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

Structural Assessment of Improvements to Minipe Right Bank Canal Headworks Including Automation (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.

Review of Structural Designs in Contractor’s Claim-Seismic Behaviour Factor (q) (2024), ADB Funded SASEC Port Access Elevated Highway Project, Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Road Development Authority, RDA.

Consultancy Service to Obtain Comprehensive Analysis Report for Slope Stability and Risk Reduction Measures in Forebay Area at Nillambe Power Station (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

Assessment of the Structural Safety of the Three Storeys Building at the Welimada Central College (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ministry of Education.

Assesment of the Structural Safety of the Two Storeys Laboratory Building at The Ananda Balika National School Hingurakgoda (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ministry of Education.

Structural Integrity Assessment of the Existing Four Storey Building (Airtel Noc Data Centre Building, Kadawatha (2024), USEC, Dialog Axiata PLC