DCEE Postgraduate Handbook

Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering
(DCEE)
Faculty of Engineering
University of Ruhuna
Galle, Sri Lanka
Postgraduate Handbook
Academic Year 2012/2013
Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering (DCEE)
This Handbook is provided for information purposes only, and its

contents are subject to change without notice. The information herein is made
available with the understanding that the University will not be held
responsible for its completeness or accuracy. The University will accept no
liability whatsoever for any damage or losses, direct or indirect, arising from or
related to use of this Handbook.
Published by:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Ruhuna
Hapugala,
Wackwella
Galle
80000
Sri Lanka
http://www.eng.ruh.ac.lk/cee/index.html
First edition, March 2012
Postgraduate Handbook ii
Messsage from thee Head of the Department
It is wiith great pleasure I welcom me you to

the Departm ment of Civiil and Envirronmental
Engineering, Universiity of Ruhuna.
Engineering has been an aspect of life since the
beginning of o human existence an nd Civil
Engineering is one of th he oldest enngineering
disciplines which
w dates back its practices to the
period of fiirst settled existence
e of humans.
Civil Engineeering is trad ditionally brooken into
several sub b-disciplines including structural
s
Engineering, Geotechhnical Enggineering,
Transsportation Engineering,
E Environmeental Engineeering, Con nstruction
Engin neering, Watter Resourcee Engineerin ng, Surveyin ng and Con nstruction
Engin neering.
Department of Civil and Environmenttal Engineerin ng of the Uniiversity of
Ruhu una was estab blished on 1 of June 19999 with the vision to beecome an
st
outstaanding, welll-recognized academic ceentre of exccellence in Civil C and

Envirronmental En ngineering. Ever
E since our
o mission has been to produce
highly y-skilled, deedicated, kno owledgeable and well-d disciplined Civil
C and
Envirronmental En ngineers to serve
s the naation and eng gage in reseearch and
devellopment activ vities. The Department
D offers a fulll time underrgraduate
coursse leading to o the Honou urs degree of o the Bachellor of the Science
S in
Engin neering; B.Scc.(Eng.Hons) in the fieeld of Civil and Envirronmental
Engin neering and also
a a postgraduate coursse leading to the masters degree in
Civil Engineering.
After the firsst year of genneral study, thet departmeent admits 755 students
for itss Bachelors programme. Blessed
B with a highly dediicated, highly y talented,
and eenergetic youn ng staff, the department
d iss home to an excellent teacching and
learniing environm ment in civil engineering. Equipped with state of o the art
equippments, our laboratories
l are
a in the forrefront in maaking civil en ngineering
discourses more relevant
r and practical and d offer valuable experiencce for the
studeents to engag ge in researcch and devellopment activ vities. Our degree is
contin nuously updaated to encom mpass the neeeds of the ch hanging world and to
prepaare the students to face many challlenges in thee fields of Civil C and
Envirronmental En ngineering in the
t twenty firrst century.
Postgraaduate Handboo
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Our graduate engineers are in high demand and are readily employed
both in the public and private sector of this country. A fair number also secure
opportunities for employment and higher studies abroad. Our degree
programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka which
now seeks signatory status under Washington Accord, and the Engineers
mobility forum. This will further enhance and open new avenues for our
graduates to gain employment in member countries of the Washington accord
which include a number of countries in the developed world and emerging
economies.
Dr. H.P. Sooriyaarachchi

Head of the Department
MEng.(Tokyo), B.Sc.(EngHons) (Moratuwa), PhD(Sheffield,UK),C.Eng,
MIE(SL)
Postgraduate Handbook iv
VisionandMissionoftheDepartment
The vision of the Department is to become an outstanding, well-

recognised academic centre of excellence in Civil and Environmental
Engineering in the country.
It is the mission of the Department, through a broad liberal education, to

train men and women for careers of leadership, especially in Civil and
Environmental Engineering, with those attitudes, abilities and skills that would
give them mastery over a changing professional world with a clear
understanding of the impact of their work on society and environment.
Postgraduate Handbook v
TABLEOFCONTENTS
FRONTMATTER
TitlePage i
UsagePolicy ii
MessagefromtheHeadoftheDepartment iii
Visionandmissionofthedepartment iv
1.0OVERVIEWOFDCEE 1
1.1History 1
1.2BuildingandStructuralEngineeringDivision 1
1.3GeotechnicalEngineeringDivision 2
1.4InfrastructureDevelopmentandManagementDivision 2
1.5WaterandEnvironmentalEngineeringDivision 3
1.6InternationalPartnershipsandCollaborativeStudies 3
1.7AcademicStaff 4
1.8Instructors 11
1.9Nonacademicstaff 12
2.0EQUIPMENTSANDFACILITIES 14
2.1BuildingandStructuralEngineering 14
2.1.1BuildingandConstructionLaboratory 14
2.1.2StructuralMechanicsLaboratory 17
2.2GeotechnicalEngineering 18
2.2.1GeotechnicalEngineeringLaboratory 18
2.3InfrastructureDevelopmentandManagement 21
2.3.1SurveyingandTransportationEngineeringLaboratory 21
2.4WaterandEnvironmentalEngineering 23
2.4.1EnvironmentalEngineeringLaboratory 23
2.4.2HydraulicsandCoastalEngineeringLaboratory 25
3MASTERDEGREEPROGRAMME 28
3.1StructureoftheDegreeProgramme 28
3.2CourseStructure 28
3.3CourseOutline 30
3.4SchemeofExamination 31
3.5Modules 30
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3.5.1Semester1 32
3.5.2Semester2 33
4DESCRIPTIONOFMODULESOFFEREDBYTHEDEPARTMENT 33
4.1Semester1modules 33
4.1.1AdvancesinReinforcedConcreteDesign 33
4.1.2AdvancedStructuralSteelDesign 35
4.1.3EarthquakeandCivilEngineeringDynamics 37
4.1.4GroundImprovementTechnique 38
4.1.5AdvancedTransportationEngineeringDesign 40
4.1.6HydrologicalDesigninInfrastructureDevelopmentProjects 42
4.1.7AdvancedProcessforWastewaterTreatment,ReuseandRecycle 44
4.1.8ProjectDevelopmentandManagement 46
4.2Semester2modules 48
4.2.1FiniteElementMethods 48
4.2.2DevelopmentofMaterialTechnologyApplicationandDesign 50
4.2.3DesignofWaterRetainingandPreStressedConcreteStructures 51
4.2.4EnvironmnetalEngineeringMeasurementsandDataAnalysis 53
4.2.5FoundationDesign 56
4.2.6HydrologicalandHydrodynamicmodeling 58
4.2.7OptimizationtechniquesforCivilEngineers 59
4.2.8Advancedhighwayengineeringdesignandmaintenance 61
5OTHERDEPARTMENTINFORMATION 64
6.1GettinghelpandAdvice 64
6.2StandardofConduct 64
6.3AcademicConcessions 65
6.4ConductinExaminations 66
6.5SafetyintheDepartment 67
6.7LocationandFloorArrangementoftheDepartment 68
Postgraduate Handbook vii

1 OverviewofDCEE
1.1 History
From the beginning of the establishment of the Engineering Faculty in
1999, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE) has
been the largest academic department in the Faculty with respect to students
and staff members. Furthermore the department was able to commence
postgraduate research degree programs (Phil) in 2008 and post graduate taught
degree (MEng/PG.Dip.) programs in 2012.
The Department currently has the full time service of 16 Senior Lecturers
that makes it one of the strongest academic departments in the Faculty of
Engineering. The department consists of the following four divisions.
Building and Structural Engineering Division
Geotechnical Engineering Division
Infrastructure Development and Management Division
Water and Environmental Engineering Division
1.2 BuildingandStructuralEngineeringDivision
The Building and Structural Engineering division has two well equipped
laboratories; Structural Mechanics and Building Materials and Construction
and it is one of the main divisions in the department.
By conducting modules, laboratory experiments and other relevant
programs, Building and Structural Engineering Division contributes to develop
the professional career of the undergraduate students as realistic engineers. In
addition, consultancy services and researches are conducting with the
supervision of four Senior Lecturers, qualified at postgraduate level from
leading universities in the Japan, United Kingdom and Australia.
The members of academic staff of the division are very actively involved
in the activities of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and the Society of
Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka. The division contributes to the continuing
professional development of the practicing Civil and Structural engineers in a
major way by conducting postgraduate programs and short courses on
specialized topics as and when required.
Areas of research (selected): Evaluation of a Bridge Management System
for Reinforced Concrete and Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Development of
Coir Fibre Reinforced Polymer as Internal Reinforcement Bars for Reinforced
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Concrete and External Wrappings for Strengthening Operations, Investigating
Optimum Operative Levels of Indoor Environment in Buildings, and
Application of High Strength Cold-Formed Steel Sections in steel structures.
1.3 GeotechnicalEngineeringDivision
The Geotechnical Engineering division has two well-equipped
laboratories of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics and is capable of
conducting most of the standard laboratory tests. It also has the equipment
needed to conduct number of field tests.
The Geotechnical Engineering Division has two staff members with post
graduate qualifications obtained from universities in Japan, Sri Lanka and
Thailand. They have gained very valuable experience in research and
consultancy through numerous projects handled both in Sri Lanka and
Overseas.
Areas of research (selected): Ground improvement, Innovative earth
retention systems, Cost effective clay liners for landfills, Slope failure and
erosion control using natural vegetation
1.4 InfrastructureDevelopmentandManagementDivision
The Infrastructure Development and Management Division focuses on
the planning design and the construction management of infrastructure
facilities. The division is served by three academics with post graduate
qualifications obtained from foreign universities. The Surveying and
Transportation Engineering Laboratory functions under this division.
The modules and researches offered by the division provide advanced
knowledge related to infrastructure development and management. Modules
related to infrastructure planning, construction management and project
management along with relevant software training sessions are designed to
enhance the competence of the students to work in the current construction
industry. Lessons in the areas of traffic engineering, highway engineering,
transportation planning and economics ensures that the students are equipped
with the theoretical knowledge and the necessary know-hows in the areas of
traffic and highway engineering. The division is also responsible for the all
surveying modules which includes conducting of lectures, practical sessions as
well as the in-house surveying camp which is a compulsory requirement for
the undergraduates.
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Areas of research (selected): Integrated project management system,
Investigation of bidding and procurement methods, Walkability evaluation in
streetscapes, Scenic route development & landscape evaluation, Transportation
safety, Effects of road geometry on traffic accidents, Highway design
1.5 WaterandEnvironmentalEngineeringDivision
Water and Environmental Engineering Division provides a platform for
engineering students to become skilled at environmental and water resources
issues. Divisions expertise ranges from fluid mechanics to water resources
planning and from environmental pollution assessment to treatment processes.
The division of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering is well-resourced
with five Senior Lecturers and one Lecturer having postgraduate qualifications
from Sri Lanka and Overseas. The division has two well-equipped laboratories
for Environmental Engineering and Hydraulics and Coastal Engineering.
Practical and demonstration sessions of Water Engineering related
modules (fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, hydrology, coastal
engineering and irrigation engineering etc) of the undergraduate study
program are conducted in the Hydraulics and Coastal engineering laboratory.
The Environmental Engineering laboratory is capable of carrying out
many of the standard water and wastewater quality tests for the
undergraduates.. Further it regularly carries out many consultancy and applied
research assignments for the industry and government institutions.
Areas of research (selected): Innovative methods of restoring polluted
aquatic ecosystems, Solid waste management, Mathematical modeling of
aquatic ecosystems, Hydrological modeling, Flood control, Tsunami and flood
disaster management and Waves and Hydrodynamic modeling.
1.6 InternationalPartnershipsandCollaborativeStudies
The department has been able to expand its horizons by starting
collaborative work with several foreign universities. By participating in such
different collaborative work, the students and the academic staff members
were able get a good exposure to the international research and academic
environment while disseminating the outcomes of our own work to the
international arena. Exchange Program with Malmo University, Sweden,
European and Asian Infrastructure Advantage Project, Exchange Programs
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with Saitama Un niversity Jappan and the Exchange program
p witth Czech
Univeersity of Life Science are so
ome of the reccent program
ms.
1.7 A
AcademicSta
aff
Head
d of the Deparrtment
Senio
or Lecturer Dr. H.P
P. Sooriyaaracchchi
PhD(Sh
heffield,UK),M
M.Eng.(Tokyo
o),B.Sc.Eng.(H
Hons)
(Moratu
uwa),C.Eng, MIE(SL)
M
Room No:
N CE 104
Tel:+94
4-91-2245765
Email: headcee@eng
h g.ruh.ac.lk, haarsha@cee.ruh
h.ac.lk
Divisio
on:Building an
nd Structural Engineering
g
Researcch Interests:AAlternative reiinforcing matterial and

their intteraction with
h concrete, Co
onstruction in
nnovation
and dessign of innovaative/low cosst structures
Senio
or Lecturers
Dr. A.M
M.N. Alagiyaw
wanna (Dean
n Faculty off
Senio
or Lecturer
Enginee
ering)
D.Eng. (Nagaoka), M.Eng.
M (AIT), B.Sc.Eng(Hon
ns),
(Moratu
uwa), C.Eng, MIE(SL)
Room No:
N CE 106
Tel:+94
4-912245761
Email: dean@eng.ruh
d h.ac.lk , nayaana@cee.ruh.aac.lk
Divisio
on:Geotechniccal Engineerin
ng
Researcch Interests:M
Mobilizing reiinforcing effeccts of
geo-grid
ds, Improvem ment of gravell in constructiing rural
roads.
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Senio
or Lecturer Dr. G.H
H.A.C. Silva
PhD (Tokyo), M.Eng g. (Tokyo),B.S
Sc..Eng.(
Hons)(MMoratuwa)
Room No:
N CE 305
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 274
Email: amila@cee.ru
uh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and
d Environmen
ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests:D
Distributed Hydrological
H M
Modelling,
Heat En
nergy Effect on
o Water Cycle, Urban Hy ydrology,
Water Resources
R Assessment, Dissaster Mitigattion and
Manageement
Senio
or Lecturer Dr. K.S
S. Wanniarach hchi
PhD(QU UT, Australiaa), B.Sc.Eng.( Hons)
H (Moraatuwa),
C.Eng, MIE(SL)
Room No:
N CE 206
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 272
Email: wanniarachch hi@cee.ruh.lk k
Divisio
on:Building an
nd Structurall Engineering
g
Researcch Interests:D
Design of ligh ht steel structu
ures using
Cold-foormed steel seection, Curren nt Status of Ex
xisting
Steel Brridges along Coastal
C Belt in
n Sri Lanka.
or Lecturer
Senio Dr. N. H.
H Priyankara
PhD (Tohoku), M.Enng. (AIT),B.Scc.Eng.( Hons)
(Moratuuwa)
Room No:
N CE 107
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 270
Email:n
nadeej@cee.ru
uh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Geotechniical Engineeriing
Researcch Interests: Soft
S ground treatment,
t Fouundation
design, Liquefactionn, Development of clay lineers using
locally available matterial, Utilizattion of waste material
for road
d/highway pavement
p consstruction
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Senio
or Lecturer Dr.(Mrrs) W.K.C.N. Dayanthi
D
PhD (KKyoto), M.Engg. (AIT), M.Enng. (Moratuwwa),
B.Sc.En
ng.( Hons) (Peeradeniya), AMMIE (SL), Meember-
Room No:
N CE 304
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 271
Email:ddayanthi@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and
d Environmen
ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests: Water
W reclam
mation and reu use,
Grounddwater, surfacce water and d soil pollution
n,
Unsatu
urated-zone modelling,
m Solid waste man nagement
Water quality
q modellling, Wastew water treatmen nt and
disposa
al
Senio
or Lecturer Ms. T.N
N. Wickramaaarachchi
MPhil(M
Moratuwa), B.Sc.Eng.(
B Hon
ns)(Moratuwaa), AMIE
(SL)
Room No:
N CE 303
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 275
hushara@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Email:th
Divisio
on: Water and d Environmen ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests:Irrrigation Watter Managemeent,
Surface Water Modeelling & Geogrraphic Inform mation
Systemss Applicationns, Surface Waater Resourcees
or Lecturer
Senio Dr. G.S
S.Y.De Silva
PhD (Sa
aitama), M.En
ng. (Saitama) B.Sc.Eng.( Ho
ons)
(Moratu
uwa),C.Eng, MIE(SL),
M Memmber-JCI(Japaan)
Room No:
N CE 103
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 271
Email:ssudhira@cee.rruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on:Building an
g
Researcch Interests:C
Cracking behaaviour and deesign
methoddology for reinnforced concrrete and presttressed
reinforcced concrete structures
s
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Senio
or Lecturer Dr. (Mrrs) G.H.M.J.S
Subashi
PhD(Saitama) B.Sc.E
Eng.( Hons) (M
Moratuwa) MIE(SL),
M
C.Eng, MIE(SL)
M
Room No:
N CE 307
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 272
Email:ssubashi@cee.rruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on:Building an
g
Researcch Interests:H
Human respon nses to vibrattion,
Human n-Structure Dyynamic Interaaction, Passive
techniqu
ues to improvve thermal an
nd visual commfort of
building
gs
Ms. S.N
N. Malkanthi (Head Deppartment of
or Lecturer
Senio
Interdissciplinary Stu
udies)
M.Eng. (Tokyo),B.Sc.Eng.( Hons) (Moratuwa)
Room No:
N CE 203
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 273
Email:m
malkanthi@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on:Infrastructu
ure Developm
ment and Man
nagement
Researcch Interests:In
ntegrated Pro
oject managem
ment
System,, Investigation
n of Bidding and
a procurem ment
methodds
Senio
or Lecturer Dr. (Mss) G.N.Samarrasekara
PhD (Sa
aitama), M En
ng. (Saitama), B.Sc.Eng.( Hons)
H
(Moratu
uwa), AMIE (SL)
(
Room No:
N CE 204
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 273
Email:ssamarasekara@
@cee.ruh.ac.lk
k
Divisio
on:Infrastructu
ure Developm
ment and Man
nagement
Researcch Interests:WWalkability Evvaluation in

Streetsccapes, Spatial Cognition, Perception &
Behavio our in Urban Landscapes, Scenic
S Route
Develop pment & Land dscape Evaluuation
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Senio
or Lecturer Dr. T. M.
M Rengarasu
u
PhD (H
Hokkaido), M. Eng. (Hokkaaido), B.Sc.Eng
g.( Hons)
(Peradeeniya)
Room No:
N CE 205
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 273
Email: rengarasu@ce
r ee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on:Infrastructu
ure Developm
ment and Man
nagement
Researcch Interests:T
Transportation n safety, effeccts of
road geeometry on traaffic accidentss, highway deesign
Senio
or Lecturer Ms. N.S
S. Miguntann
na
B.Sc..En
ng.( Hons) (Un
niversity of Peradeniya),
P M
MSc
(Researcch-QUT, Ausstralia)
Room No:
N CE 302
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 275
Email:n
nadeekas@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and
d Environmen
ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests:S
Storm water quality
q monitooring,
Urban water
w pollutio
on, Urban waater quality, Water
W
Sensitiv
ve Urban Desiign, Rainwateer Harvestingg
Senio
or Lecturer Dr. Cha
ampika Ellaw
wala
PhD (Sa
aitama), M Scc. (Moratuwa)), B.Sc.Eng.( Hons)
H
(Moratu
uwa), AMIE (SL)
(
Room No:
N CE 307
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 274
Email: ellawala@cee
e .ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and d Environmen ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests: Flow
F induced
d effects in
macropphytes, Behaviiour of aquatiic ecosystemss,
Wastewwater treatmen nt technologiees
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Senio
or Lecturer Dr. Cha
amindaTushaara G.G
PhD (Tokyo), M. Engg. (AIT), B.Sc.Eng.(Hons)
(Peradeeniya)
Room No:
N CE 202
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 273
Email: tusharac@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and
d Environmen
ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests: Sustainable
S w
water resourcee
manageement, Reclaiimed water ussage, Micro-ppollutant
in urban waters (DOOM, heavy meetals, PPCPs),, Water
quality modelling, water
w & wasteewater treatm
ment
or Lecturer
Senio Dr. Nav
varatnarajah Sathiparan
PhD (To okyo), M. Eng
g. (Tokyo), B.Sc.Eng.(Honss)
(Moratuuwa)
Room No:
N CE 208
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 272
Email:ssakthi@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Building and
a Structurall Engineering
g
Researcch Interests: Masonry

M behaavior under dynamic
d
loading
g, Seismic resiistant design and
a retrofittinng of
masonrry structures, Numerical an nalysis of stru
uctures.
or Lecturer
Senio Dr. Kussalika Ariyaraathne
PhD (Teexas A&M, US SA), M. Sc. (T
Texas A&M, USA),
U
M. Sc. (P
Peradeniya), B.Sc.Eng
B (Hon
ns) (Peradeniiya)
Room No:
N CE 306
Tel:+94--912245765~667 ext: 274
Email: kusalika@cee.
k ruh.ac.lk
Division
n: Water and Environmenttal Engineerin
ng
Research Interests:OOcean waves, wave

w breakin
ng
process,, wave interacction with stru
uctures, sedim
ment
transporrt and coastall structures
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Lectu
urers on contrract
Lectu
urer Ms. W.C
C.H.K. Gunaawardana
MSc (Po
ortugal), MScc(Peradeniya), B.Sc.Eng.(
Hons)(P
Peradeniya)
Room No:
N CE 208
Tel:+94
4-912245765~667 ext: 272
Email: wchkgunawa
w ardana@eie.ruuh.ac.lk
Divisio
on: Water and
d Environmen
ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests:W
Water resourcce managemennt,
coastal zone manageement, Coastaal engineering
g
Senio
or Lecturers on
o Assignmen
nt
Dr. H.H
H.J. Keerthiseena (presenttly attached to
o the
Senio
or Lecturer
Departm
ment of Interrdisciplinary Studies)
PhD. (P
Peradeniya), B.Sc.Eng.(Hon
B ns) (Ceylon), C.Eng.
C
FIE (SL)), IntPE(SL)
Room No:
N CE 108
Tel: +94
4-912245765~ ~67 ext: 270
Email: keerthisena@
k cee.ruh.ac.lk
k h
Divisio
on: Water and dhEnvironmen
lk ntal Engineeriing
Researcch Interests: Civil
C engineerring hydrauliics, Open
channell flow, Flow measurement
m t, Hydraulic structures,
Sediment transport
Senio
or Lecturer Dr. Cyyril Kariyawaasam (presen ntly attached to the
Deparrtment of Eleectrical and In
nformation
Enginneering)
PhD (Texas), B.Sc.E
Eng.( Hons) (C
Ceylon), MIC
CE
(Lond
don), MBCS (L London)
Room
m No: E223
Tel: +94-9122457655~67
Emaill: cyril@eie.ru
uh.ac.lk
Divisiion: Water an
nd Environmeental Engineeering
Resea
arch Interests: Mathematiccal modeling,
Optim
mization, Wateer managemeent
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1.8 In
nstructors
Instru
uctor Mr. M.
M R. Nirangaa
B.Sc.E
Eng.( Hons)(R
Ruhuna)
Tel: +94-912245765
+ 5~67 ext: 271
Emaill: niranga@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
uctor
Instru Mr. Lasintha E.D.L
L.
Eng.( Hons)(R
B.Sc.E Ruhuna)
Tel: +94-912245765
+ 5~67 ext: 271
Emaill:lasintha@ceee.ruh.ac.lk
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1.9 Nonacademicstaff
Technical Officers
Mr. T.G.P. Wasantha Kumara

Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 271
Email: padmalal7@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Building Materials and Construction /Geotechnical Engineering
Mr. L. Samarajeewa
Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 273
Email: lalitha@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Structural Mechanics /Transportation Engineering and

Surveying
Ms. D.A.M. Nimalshanthi

Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 275
Email: nimalshanthi@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Hydraulics and Coastal /Environmental Engineering
Mrs. Srima Kumarage

Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 271
Email: srima@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Geotechnical Engineering
Laboratory Attendants
Mr. M.M.I. Vipula Shantha

Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 271
Email: induka75@yahoo.com
Laboratories: Building Materials and Construction /Geotechnical Engineering
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Mr. N.T.P.D. Nilantha
Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 272
Email: nilantha@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Hydraulics and Coastal /Environmental Engineering
Mr. Ashoka
Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 273
Email: ashoka@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Laboratories: Structural Mechanics /Transportation and Surveying
Computer Application Assistant
Mrs U.K. Shamiala Irangi

Tel: +94-912245765~67 ext: 203
Email:irangi@eng.ruh.ac.lk
Labourer
Mr. V. Nandadasa
Tel:+94-912245765~67 ext: 203
Email: nandadasa@cee.ruh.ac.lk
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2 EquipmentsandFacilities
2.1 BuildingandStructuralEngineeringDivision
2.1.1 BuildingandConstructionLaboratory
2.1.1.1 PersonnelinCharge
Lecturer-in-charge: Dr. G.S.Y.De Silva
Technical officer-in-charge: Mr. T.G.P. Wasantha Kumara
Laboratory Attendant: M.M.I. Vipula Shantha
2.1.1.2 TestingFacilities
Investigation Equipments
Air entrainment for fresh concrete Air entrainment Meter
Compaction Factor for fresh concrete Compaction Factor Apparatus
Field testing involving USPV, USPV Apparatus and Rebound
Rebound hammer etc., hammer
Fineness for cement Vicat Apparatus
Flexural testing for prisms Flexural Testing Machine
Flexural testing for wall panels Flexural Testing Machine
Kerbs and other precast elements
Flexural Testing Machine
testing in flexure
Mix Design (03 Nos. Trail mixers) for
Vicat Apparatus
cement
Re-bend Test Steel Property Test
USPV Apparatus and Rebound
Rebound hammer testing
hammer
Setting time for fresh concrete Air entrainment Meter
Setting time for cement Vicat Apparatus
Slump Cone Test for fresh concrete Slump
Soundness for cement Vicat Apparatus
Splitting tensile test Compression Testing Machine
Testing concrete cubes and cylinders Compression Testing Machine
Testing wall panels Compression Testing Machine
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Inveestigation E
Equipments
USPV Apparaatus and Rebo
U ound
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity
V Testing
h
hammer
Yield
d stress, Ultim
mate stress,
S
Steel Testing Apparatus
A
Elon
ngation at braaking, etc.,
2.1.1.33 Equipmentts(selected)
Com
mpression Tessting Machinees
Concrete Mixer
M Vibratorr
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S
Servo Controll Hydraulic Actuator
A Computeer Control Un
nit of the
A
Actuator
Da
ata Logger System
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2.1.2 StructuralM
MechanicsLab
boratory
2.1.2.11 Personneli
inCharge
Lecturer-in
n-charge: Dr. (Mrs.) G. H. M.
M J. Subashi De Silva
Technical officer-in-cha
arge: Mr. L. Saamarajeewa
Attendantt: Mr. Ashoka
2.1.2.22 TestingFaccilities
Inveestigation Equipments// Software
Asseessment of En
nvironmental Noise
Sound testing
g
Leveels
Meaasuring Air Bllast over Presssure and
Seismograph
h
Grouund Vibrationn in Blasting Activities
A
Yieldd Stress, Ultim
mate Stress, Elongation
E
Tensile Testin
ng Machine
at Brraking , Bendding test etc.
IImpact Test Apparatus

A Strut Test Apparaatus
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Torsion Test Apparatus
A Tensile Tesst Apparatus
R
Roof Truss Apparatus
A Seeismiograph
2.2 G
GeotechnicalEngineerin
ngDivision
2.2.1 Geotechnica
alEngineering
gLaboratory
y
2.2.1.11 PersonneliinCharge
Lecturer-in
n-charge: Dr. N. H. Priyannkara
arge: Mr. T.G.P. Wasantha Kumara
Technical officer-in-cha
Laboratoryy Attendant: M.M.I.
M Vipula Shantha
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2.2.1.2 TestingFacilities
Testing Facilities Equipment Available

Classification Tests
Bulk Density Density bottle
Hydrometer Analysis Hydrometer
Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit Casagrande apparatus
Moisture Content Density bottle
Sieve Analysis Sieve set with sieve shaker
Specific Gravity Density bottle
Compaction Tests
CBR Value - Soaked CBR test apparatus
CBR Value - Unsoaked CBR test apparatus
Proctor Compaction Test Proctor Compaction apparatus
Compressibility and Permeability
Field CBR test CBR Field test apparatus
In-situ density Core cutter apparatus
In-situ density Sand Cone apparatus
In-situ tests
One dimensional consolidation test Oedometer test apparatus
C dimensional
One i l consolidation test Oedometer test apparatus
L
Permeability test Constant head apparatus
Permeability test Falling head apparatus
Strength Tests
Direct shear test Direct shear testing apparatus
CD test Triaxial testing apparatus
CU test Triaxial testing apparatus
UU test Triaxial testing apparatus
Aggregate/Rock Tests
Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) test Aggregate Impact Value apparatus
Bulk density and water absorption Buoyancy balance test apparatus
Flakiness Index test Flakiness Gauges
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Lo
oss Angeles Abrasion Value
Losss Angeles Ab
brasion apparratus
(LA
AAV) test
Po
oint Load Indeex test Poiint Load test apparatus
a
Slaake Durability
y test Slak
ke Durability
y test apparatu
us
Sp
pecific gravity
y Buo
oyancy balance test apparaatus
2.2.1.33 Euipments(selected)
CBR Test Ap
pparatus C
Consolidation
n Test Apparaatus
P
Point Load Tesst Apparatus Sieves and
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Tri axial Test App
paratus
2.3 In
nfrastructureDevelopm
mentandMa
anagementDivision
2.3.1 Surveyingan
ndTransporttationEngine
eeringLabora
atory
Lecturer-in-ccharge: Dr. G.N.
G Samaraseekara
Technical offficer-in-charg
ge: Mr. L. Sam
marajeewa
Laboratory Attendant:
A Mr.
M Ashoka
Projecct Management and Transportation Engineering

Invesstigation Equ uipments/ Sooftware
Projecct Planning Techniques
T Miccrosoft Project
Gloobal Positionin
ng Sytem dev vice
Geo-rreferencing an
nd Geo codin
ng
andd related softw
ware
Data Base manageement and Geo ographic Information Systeem
Transsport Plannin
ng work relaated software
Man nual and Auttomatic Traffiic
Traffiic Studies - Trraffic counts,
cou
unters, Televission and DVD D
Turniing Movemen nt Counts
playyer
Diggital Camera, , Digital Voicce
Streettscape Analyssis
Reccorder
Diggital Camera, , Digital Voicce
Visuaal Impact Assessment
Reccorder
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Surveeying
Invesstigation Equipment
Aeriaal map readin
ng Mirrror Stereosco
ope
Anglee measurements, levelling,,
Total Station
tacheometric surveeying
Arrrows, Circularr level, Measu uring
Field surveying - Tape
T and offsset wheeel, Tapes, Bo ow and beam
surveey and plottin
ng com
mpasses, Prottractor, Doub ble
prissim optical sqquare
Field Surveying - Levelling
L Tiltting level, Staaffs/tapes,
Field Surveying Tachometric
T Theeodolite(mann nual and digiital),
Surveey Stafff
Theeodolite(mann nual and digiital),
Field Surveying- Traverse
T
Stafff, Tapes
Obserrving magnettic north and
Com
mpass with cllinometer
approoximate slopee
Planee table survey
y Alid
dade set
Star o
observation annd surveying
g at
uminator
Illu
nightt
Measuring the areea of maps Plan
nimeter
2.3.1.33 Equipmentts(Selected)
Labo
oratory demoonstration of traffic
t Highway Design Model
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P
Practical sessio
on of surveyiing Total Stattion and Prism
m
Parrt of Survey Instrument

I sto
ock Sterreoscope
2.4 W
WaterandEnvironmenttalEngineerringDivision
n
2.4.1 Environmen
ntalEngineeriingLaborato
ory
Lecturer-in-ccharge: Dr.(M
Mrs) W.K.C.N.. Dayanthi
ge: Ms. D.A.MM. Nimalshantthi
A Mrr. N.T.P.D. Nilantha
Teesting Facilitiies Equipment

Coonductivity/ Salinity/ Tottal Conductivity
y/TDS/Salinity
Diissolved Salt M
Meter (Multi--Probe meter))
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pH
H p Meter
pH
Teemperature T
Thermometer
r
Too bake out thee moisture, heeating up
M
Muffle Furnaace
to high temperatures 550C
Too conduct extrraction/ distiillation
F
Fume Hood
unnder safe enviironment
Tootal Solids E
Evaporating b
bath
Tootal Suspendeed Solids/ Tootal
V
Vacuum Filteer
Diissolved Solidds
Tuurbidity Turbidity meeter
T
Tootal Alkalinity
y, dissolved oxygen
o etc T
Titration equipments
Tootal phosphorrous, total Nittrogen,
U Spectroph
UV hotometer
ch
hlorophyll etcc
Diissolved Oxyg gen Dissolved Ox
D xygen Meter
Chhemical Oxyg gen Demand K
Kjeldhal Appparatus
Oiil and Greasee S
Separatory Fu
unnel
M
Millipore
To
otal and Faeccal Coliform K
Kit/Glasswar re/Membranne
F
Filtration app
paratus
Steaming and Sterilising
S A
Autoclave
Voolatile organic substances G Chromattograph
Gas
Jar test apparatus

a Fume cu
upboards
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U
UV-visible speectrophotometer Membrane filter
f apparatu
us
Colony Coun
nter Analytical Balaance D
De-ionizer
2.4.2 Hydraulicsa
andCoastalEngineeringL
Laboratory
Lecturer-in-ccharge: Dr. T.M.N.Wijayarratna
ge: Ms. D.A.MM. Nimalshantthi
A Mrr. N.T.P.D. Nilantha
Tessting facilitiees Equipmeent

Meeasurement off flow head lo oss through
Pipe frictiion apparatuss
pip
pes, fittings annd accessoriess
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Demonstration and pressure monitoring
Free and forced vortex
in free and forced vortices
Hydraustatic pressure
Measurement of hydrostatic pressure
apparatus
Demonstration of rainfall-runoff, carrying
Hydrology study system
out pumping tests
Demonstration and testing of water jets Impact of a jet apparatus
Demonstration of formation of streamline
Laminar flow table
patterns around two dimensional objects
Measurement of flow head loss through
Pipe friction apparatus
pipes, fittings and accessories
Hydraustatic pressure
Measurement of hydrostatic pressure
apparatus
Demonstration of rainfall-runoff, carrying
Hydrology study system
out pumping tests
Demonstration and testing of water jets Impact of a jet apparatus
Demonstration of formation of streamline

Laminar flow table
patterns around two dimensional objects
Measurement of flow head loss through
Pipe friction apparatus
pipes, fittings and accessories
Demonstration of stability and
Metacentric height
measurement of metacentric height of a
apparatus
pontoon
Demonstration of open channel flow and Multipurpose teaching
testing of different hydraulic structures flume
Testing of hydraulic behaviour of
Orifice and jet apparatus
different orifices
Testing of pump characteristics when
Pump system apparatus
connected in series and in parallel
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Demmonstration of
o pipe surge due to
Pipe surgee apparatus
sud
dden closure and
a opening of valves
Demmonstration of
o Pelton wheeel turbine Pelton turb
bine apparatu
us
Moonitoring and recording of rainfall,
tem
mperature, atm
mospheric preessure and Weather sttation
win
nd
Hydrology Apparatus
A Pipe Fricction Apparattus
M
Multi Purposee Teaching Flume Pipe Surge and Water Hammer
H
Apparattus
Peltton turbine ap
pparatus
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3 MasterDegreeProgramme
3.1 StructureoftheDegreeProgramme
Course title: Master of Civil Engineering Degree/Post Graduate
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Abbreviated title: M.Eng/PG. Dip.
Course duration: 12 to 15 months (full time) for M.Eng
8 to 12 months (full time) for PG.Dip.
Medium of instruction: English
Annual ceiling: 20 students
3.2 CourseStructure
3.2.1 The degree programmes of M.Eng. and M.Sc. have two components of
study, instruction by teaching and research. The candidate can choose
the programme with greater weight of research or greater weight of
teaching. The candidates who chose greater weight by research require
minimum of 10 credits from instruction by teaching and 20 credits
from research. For the candidates who chose greater weight by
teaching require minimum of 20 credits from instruction by teaching
and 10 credits from research. The students with greater weight by
teaching, upon completion of 20 credits from instruction by teaching, if
he/she wishes to discontinue the study programme are eligible for a
PG.Dip. in Civil Engineering. In the same manner, candidates with
greater weight by research will also qualify for the PG.Dip. in Civil
Engineering upon the completion of 20 credits from research. The
candidates who complete both teaching and research components
either with greater weight by teaching or research is only eligible for
M.Eng degree upon the satisfactory completion of both components
within the maximum period of registration. The degree programmes
M.Eng or the PG. Dip. in Civil Engineering can be pursued on a full-
time or a part-time basis.
3.1.2 In case of instruction by teaching, one credit is equivalent to 15 hours of

lectures or equivalent amount of experimental time as determined by the
course coordinator (2-3 hours of experimental works is equivalent to 1
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hour of lecture) subjected to the approval by the Faculty Board and the
Senate. The tentative list of courses offered for a particular year will be
notified to the students before registration to the course. The students are
required to choose sufficient credits in the consultation with the course
coordinator.
In the case of research, equivalent of four months of full time research

work load or eight months of part-time research work load is considered
equal to 10 credits as a guide in the calculation of credits for the research
work.
3.1.3 Courses in the tentative list will only be offered if sufficient numbers
subscribe to the course. Sufficient numbers will be determined by the
course coordinator in consultation with the list of teachers and lecturers
in charge of the modules. Students will be notified before course
registration if a module originally selected is not offered subsequently. If
modules originally offered are subsequently found to be not available,
the students are required to add modules from among the other courses
offered to compensate for credit requirements.
3.1.4 In case of failure and in the event such a course is not offered in a
subsequent year a student who fails to earn credits in the original attempt
may register for a different module/s to satisfy credit requirements for
the graduation. Students have total freedom to select the courses and to
add or drop them during the first two weeks of lectures. All adding and
dropping should be according to the procedure outlined by the course
coordinator at the beginning of the course.
3.1.5 The research component is considered a very important part of the

M.Eng. and M.Sc. programmes, earning 10 or 20 credits towards the
graduation. Research is required to be conducted to the satisfaction of the
supervisor and it is evaluated by a panel of examiners. Research towards
the M.Eng should be an independent study of original research. A
supervisor and an examination panel will be appointed for each student
on an individual basis. Depending on its nature, research can be jointly
supervised by experts within or outside the University. In case of
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research studies with external supervisors, at least one supervisor should
be appointed from the Department. The students registered for the
M.Eng are required to finalise the research proposal before the
registration for research and need to defend successfully their research
proposals during the period given for the proposal defence. The required
minimum duration of registration for students seeking 10 credits from
the research (i.e. students with greater weight on teaching) is 4 months on
a full time basis and 8 months on a part time basis. The required
minimum duration of registration for students seeking 20 credits from
research (i.e. students with greater weight on research) is 8 months and
16 months on full time and part time basis respectively. Results of the
research shall be presented as a dissertation for the partial fulfilment of
the M.Eng degree and shall be in the format prescribed by the course
coordinator and approved by the Head of the Department. The students
are also encouraged to publish their research findings in the local and
international journals.
3.3 CourseOutline
3.2.1 The degree programmes M. Eng with greater weight on instruction by

teaching shall consist of the followings:
a) attending regular lecture courses at the University as envisaged in the
curriculum approved by the Faculty and the Senate;
b) preparation and presentation of one or more seminars on topics
recommended by subject coordinators and approved by the course
coordinator and the Head of the Department;
c) any other assignments such as laboratory work, tutorials, field trips
and field camps as envisaged in the curriculum approved by the
Faculty and the Senate;
d) project work in a specified area under the guidance of a supervisor or
supervisors, the results of which shall be presented in the form of a
Dissertation. The format of the Dissertation and the number of copies
to be submitted shall be decided by the Faculty. The supervisor(s)
shall be assigned to a student by the Head of the Department
concerned. Minimum duration of registration for research shall be
according to Section 3.5.
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3.2.2 The M.Eng Degree course with greater weight on research shall consist of
the following:
a) EITHER attending lecture courses at the University as envisaged in
the curriculum for the particular candidate as approved by the Faculty
and the Senate; OR an assignment which serves as a general training
in research methods or updating knowledge in a specific subject area
equivalent of 10 credits worth as envisage in the curriculum for the
particular candidate as approved by the Faculty and the Senate;
b) preparation and presentation of one or more seminars on topics
recommended by course coordinator or the supervisor/s and
approved by the Head of the Department ;
c) any other assignments such as laboratory work, tutorials, field trips
and field camps as envisaged in lecture courses specified under (a)
above, approved by the Faculty and the Senate;
d) research investigation in a specified area under the guidance of a
supervisor or supervisors, the results of which shall be presented in
the form of a dissertation for partial fulfilment of the M.EngDegree
requirements. The format of the dissertation and the number of copies
to be submitted shall be decided by the Faculty. The research
proposal and the supervisor(s) shall be approved by the Faculty and
the Senate prior to registration of the student. Duration of 8 to 12
months shall be spent on the research investigation on a full time basis
or 16 to 24 on a part time basis to earn 20 credits.
3.4 SchemeofExamination
3.3.1 Course with greater weight on instruction by teaching

(a) The performance of a student shall be assessed on the basis of the
following:
Written examination(s);
Seminars;
Assignments, where appropriate;
Examination of the dissertation and oral examination.
(b) If the performance of a student is below the pass mark in any part(s)
mentioned in Section (a), the student may be re-examined in that
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part(s) after a period of time specified by the Head of the Department.
Normally only one re-examination is allowed.
(c) The performance criteria of the course shall be as determined by the

Head of the Department concerned and approved by the Faculty and
the Senate.
3.3.2 Course with greater weight on research

(a) The performance of a student shall be assessed on the basis of the
following:
Written examination(s) if the candidate attended lecture
courses;
Seminars;
Assignments, where appropriate;
Examination of the dissertation and oral examination.
(b) If the performance of a student is below the pass mark in any part(s)
mentioned in Section (a), the student may be re-examined in that
part(s) after a period of time specified by the Head of the Department.
Normally only one re-examination is allowed.
(c) The performance criteria of the course shall be as determined by the

Head of the Department concerned and approved by the Faculty and
the Senate.
3.5 Modules
Following modules are offered in semester 1 and semester 2 respectively.

Students can choose modules depend on their preferences.
3.5.1 Semester 1
CEPG 1201: Advances in Reinforced Concrete Design
CEPG 1202: Advanced Structural Steel Design
CEPG 1203: Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics
CEPG 1204: Ground Improvement Techniques
CEPG 1205: Advanced Transportation Engineering Design
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CEPG 1206: Hydrological Design in Infrastructure Development Projects
CEPG 1207: Advanced Processes for Wastewater Treatment, Reuse and
Recycle
CEPG 1208: Project Development and Management
3.5.2 Semester 2
CEPG 2209: Finite element methods
CEPG 2210: Development in material technology application and design
CEPG 2211: Design of water retaining and pre-stressed concrete structures
CEPG 2212: Environmental engineering measurement and data analysis
CEPG 2213: Foundation Design
CEPG 2214: Hydrological and Hydrodynamic modeling
CEPG 2215: Optimization techniques for Civil Engineers
CEPG 2216: Advanced highway engineering design and maintenance
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4.1Semester1modules
4.1.1(CEPG1201)AdvancesinReinforcedConcreteDesign
Objectives:
This module is aimed to introduce the latest development in the design of
reinforced concrete structures. Module expect to make students familiar with
the advanced theory and concept in the behaviour and design of reinforced
concrete structures and introduce the latest code approaches for the design of
reinforced concrete structures.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to design reinforced
concrete structures to the latest design standard and practices and appreciate
differences in the different code approaches for the design of reinforced
concrete. Student will also be equipped with latest models for the analysis and
design of reinforced concrete structures.
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Module Outline:
Philosophy of design for different structural action and serviceability
requirements of reinforced concrete; Flexure; Shear; Bond; deflection; and
cracking. Design of structural elements (Beams; Slabs; Columns; Foundation
types (e.g. Pile, Raft, etc...)) to different code provisions (BS and EC2).
Development of Reinforced Concrete Design and Analysis. Constitutive
relationships for reinforced concrete.
Assignments:
Design assignments:
Compare element design under different code approaches. Comprehensive
design project.
Mode of Assessment:
Continuous assessment = (20%)
Assignment
End-semester examination = (80%)
Module Contents: [Total number of hours = 26Hr]
Introduction: [2Hr]
Philosophy of design for different structural action for ultimate and
serviceability limit state requirements of reinforced concrete.
Review of Element Design according to BS8110 [10Hr]

Design review: Element design; Design of beam element, Column element,
Slabs, Different foundation elements according to provisions under BS8110 for
the design of concrete structures.
Element Design according to recent code approaches EC2 [10 Hr]

Element design according to the provisions under EC2 as a comparison to
design provision under BS8110 for the design of various structural action and
element design.
Recent advances in the design the design analysis of reinforced concrete [4 Hr]
Constitution equation for reinforced concrete structures. Different models for
reinforced concrete design and analysis.
References:
1. Euro Code 2 Design of Concrete Structures
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2. Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Euro Code 2 By
The Institute of Structural Engineers.
3. Designers Guide to EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2: by R.S. Narayana and A.
Beeby
4. How to design Concrete Structures according to EC2 AJ Bond, O Broker ,
AJ Harris, T Harrison, RM Mose, RS Narayana, R. Webster
5. Reinforced Concrete Design to Euro Code 2 by Bill Mosley, John Bungey,
RayHusle.
6. Manual for the design of concrete building structures to BS8110 By The
Institute of Structural Engineers.
7. BS 8110 simply explained By AB Allen
8. Reinforced concrete design WH Mosely and JH Bungey
4.1.2(CEPG1202)AdvancedStructuralSteelDesign
Objectives:
This module is aimed to make students to be familiar with the advanced theory
and concept of behavior and design of steel structures in accordance with the
standard of practices.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to evaluate and design
steel structures systems in terms of strength and stability. In addition, the
students should be able to reach decision on economical fabrication and
erection of steel structures.
Module Outline:
Introduction to advanced structural steel design, review of structural steel
element design, design of structural systems (portal frame building design),
cold-formed steel element design, fabrication and erection of steel structures.
Assignments:
Design assignments:
Design of a steel structure including load evaluations, element designs,
connection designs and detail drawings.
Mode of Assessment:

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Module Contents: Total Number of Hours [26 Hr]
Introduction [2 Hr]
Manufacturing effect on steel properties, mechanical tests for steel properties,
fabrication effects and service performance of steel structures.
Review of steel element design [5 Hr]

Review in design of: tension members, compression members, flexural
members, beam-columns and connection design.
Design of structural steel systems [10 Hr]

(Portal frame buildings)
Type of portal frames, loadings, in-plane stability, rafter design and stability,
column design and stability, bracings, connections and base plate design.
Cold-formed steel member design [6 Hr]

Properties of material and section properties: properties of materials, effect of
cold-forming, calculation of section properties, net section properties
Local buckling: width to thickness ratios, effective width, stiffened and un-
stiffened elements
Design of cold-formed steel members: subjected to tension, compression and
bending, and connection design
Fabrication and erection of steel [3 Hr]

structures
Fabrication: Economy of fabrication, welding, bolting, cutting, handling and
routeing, quality management.
Erection: planning, site practices, site fabrication and modifications, steel
decking and shear connectors, crane and cranage, safety
References:
1. BS 5950: Structural use of steel work in building, Part 1: 2000
2. Structural Steel Work: Design to Limit State Theory by T. J. Macginley and
T. C. A
3. Structural Steelwork Design to BS 5950 by L. J. Morris & D. R. Plum
4. Students Guide to Structural Design by S.A. Lavan& B.G. Flether
5. Design of Steel Structures by L. S. Negi
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4.1.3 (CEPG1203)EarthquakeandCivilEngineeringDynamics

Objectives:
To make students to be familiar with fundamentals of earthquakes and civil
engineering dynamics, modeling and control techniques
Learning Outcomes:
The students should be able to understand theory on civil engineering
structural dynamics, mode shapes, modeling, control techniques and
fundamentals on earthquake engineering
Module Outline:
Dynamic loads on structures; Dynamic analysis of structures: Single degree of
freedom system, Multi degree of freedom systems; Earthquakes and Seismic
Loads, Structural response to earthquakes, Earthquake resisting structures,
Structural vibration control, Structural health monitoring.
Assignments:
Computer based assignment.
Mode of Assessment:
Computer based assignment
Dynamic loads on structures [2 Hr]

Wind induced loads, Human induced loads
Dynamic analysis of structures [6 Hr]

Single degree of freedom system: Simple structures, Free vibration, Forced
vibration, undamped system, damping force, Equation of motion-External
force, Mass-spring damper system, Structural idealization
Multi degree of freedom systems: Two storey shear building.
Earthquakes and Seismic Loads [4 Hr]

Earthquake excitation, Equation of Motion, Response history, Response
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spectrum concept
Structural response to earthquakes [4 Hr]
Response spectrum analysis, Response history analysis
Earthquake resisting structures [6 Hr]

Earthquake resisting philosophy, Detailing to enhance the earthquake
resistance. for earthquake
Structural vibration control [4 Hr]

Passive control techniques, active control techniques, Isolation systems,
different structural forms
Introduction to structural health [2 Hr]

monitoring
References:
To be given during the course
4.1.4 (CEPG1204)GroundImprovementTechniques

Objectives:
and concept of ground improvement techniques and design principles in
accordance with the standard of practices.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to design different
ground improvement techniques and evaluate the stability. In addition, the
students should be able to reach decision on economical designs and practices.
Module Outline:
Introduction to ground improvement techniques, Improvement of soft clay and
peat by preloading method, Deep Mixing methods, Sand compaction piles and
stone columns, Use of Geosynthetics in ground improvement, Dynamic
compaction
Assignments:
Design assignments:
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Design of an embankment on soft soil using the concept of preloading
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Module Contents: [Total number of hours = 26]
Introduction [2 Hr]
Necessity for ground improvement, Ground improvement techniques for
different soil types.
Preloading method [7Hr]

Improvement of soft clay and peaty soil by preloading with a surcharge,
preloading with vertical drains, vacuum consolidation
Deep Mixing Methods [4 Hr]

Concept of soil cement stabilization, Concept of soil lime stabilization, Design
principles, Properties and behavior of soil-cement and soil-lime treated ground
Sand Compaction Piles and Stone Columns [6 Hr]

Method of granular pile construction, Engineering behavior of composite
ground, Ultimate bearing capacity of a single granular pile and a pile group,
Settlement of the composite ground, slope stability of the composite ground
Geosynthetics [4 Hr]
Physical, hydraulic and mechanical properties, Design concepts, Quality
control and quality assurance
Dynamic Compaction [3 Hr]

Conditions applicable to dynamic compaction, Design of dynamic
consolidation, Depth of improvement, Total energy requirement, Applications
of dynamic compaction in soft peaty soil
References:
1. Soft Ground Improvement in Low Land and other Environment by
D.T.A. Bergado, L.R. Anderson, N. Mura and A.S. Balasubramaniam, ASCE
Press
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2. Engineering Principles of Ground Modification by M.R. Hausmann,
McGraw-Hill
3. Design with Geosynthetics by R.M. Koerner, Prentice Hall
4.1.5(CEPG1205)AdvancedTransportationEngineeringDesign
Objectives:
Objective of this module is to teach advanced principles in transportation
engineering. It provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical
knowledge of Transportation engineering design
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to apply the
transportation engineering principles to solve real life transportation
engineering issues through appropriate analysis, and designs
Module Outline:
Intersection control and design; Urban transportation systems; Public
transportation planning; Management and maintenance of expressways;
Aesthetic design for transportation corridors; and Transportation impact
assessment
Assignments:
Tutorials/Design assignments/Computer assignments/In-class assignments
Tutorial on Roundabout design
Tutorial on signal timing
Tutorial on Urban Transportation Systems
Laboratory Experiments: None

Mode of Assessment
Continuous assessment - (40%)
Tutorial on Roundabout design
Tutorial on signal timing
Tutorial on Urban Transportation systems
End-semester examination (3 hours duration) - (60%)
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Intersection control and design [10 Hr]
Intersection types, Design consideration and objectives, Traffic control devices,
Conflict areas at intersections, Types of intersection controls; Warrants of traffic
signal, Components of signal system, Signal timing, Coordination of traffic
signals, Design of roundabouts
Urban Transportation Systems [4 Hr]
Transportation and land use, Selection criteria for urban transportation
systems, Para transit, Busses, BRT, LRT, Monorails, Heavy Rail Transit,
Commuter railway, automate guideways,
Public Transportation Planning [2 Hr]

Passenger transport systems, scheduling transit services, regulation of public
transportation systems, Public transportation in Sri Lanka
Accident analysis [2 Hr]

Count data models, results interpretation, forecasting
Management and Maintenance of Expressways [6 Hr]

Planning of Expressways, LOS evaluation for expressways, Expressway
infrastructure, Signing and Marking for Expressways, Maintenance of
Expressways, ICT and Expressway management
Aesthetic design for transportation corridors [2 Hr]

Multiple functions of streets, Aesthetical appearance and human behaviour,
Prospect and refuge, Visual elements
Transportation Impact Assessment [2 Hr]
References:
1. Roesss, Prassas,Mac Shane, (2004), Traffic Engineering Pearson Education
2. Gifford, J. L. (2003) Flexible Urban Transportation, Elsevier Science Ltd
3. Kutz, M. (2003) Handbook of transportation engineering, MacGraw& Hill
Series
4. Grava, Sigurd. Urban Transportation Systems: Choices for Communities.
McGraw-Hill Professional.
5. Institute of Transportation Engineers, (1993): The Traffic Safety Toolbox: A
Primer on Traffic Safety.
6. Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation and Traffic Engineering
Handbook, Prentice-Hall Inc.
7. Ogden, K.W. and Taylor, S.Y., (1996): Traffic Engineering and Management,
Monash University.
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8. Appleyard, D., Lynch, K. & Myer, J.R., 1964. The View from the Road,
Cambridge, MA: MIT Press for the Joint Center for Urban Studies of M.I.T.
and Harvard University.
9. Appleton, J., 1975: The experience of landscape. Wiley, London.
4.1.6 (CEPG 1206) Hydrological Design in Infrastructure

DevelopmentProjects
Objective:
This module is aimed at making candidates to understand the appropriate
hydrological design principles in infrastructure development projects.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, the candidate:
has an understanding of the most critical hydrological parameters in
water control/use projects
gain experience with application of hydrological data collection,
sources of data, accuracy and validity of data and generation of
synthetic hydrological data and
is able to understand the conservative design approaches in analysis
for data-limited cases and to learn the impact of such approaches
Module Outline:
Impacts of floods and droughts in the engineering design of infrastructure
development projects; Hydrological statistics and design hydrological events;
Conservative design approaches in un-gauged watersheds; Case studies (water
supply projects, road development projects, urban development projects etc.)
Assignments:
Design assignments:
Carry out hydrological and hydraulic design of a selected infrastructure
development project
Mode of Assessment:
Continuous assessment = 40 %
Design assignment
End-semester examination = 60 %
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Module Contents: Total Number of Hours [26 Hrs]
Impacts of floods and droughts in the engineering design of [4Hrs]

infrastructure development projects
Purposes of hydrological designs can be basically divided into; water use and
water control. Water use projects include agriculture and irrigation, drinking
water supply projects, hydropower projects, etc. Water control projects are flood
control, urban development, road development etc. In water use projects critical
hydrological design parameters are based on the minimum values of
hydrological events (minimum river flows, minimum reservoir storages etc.).
Whereas in water control projects high or maximum values of the hydrological
events are important.
Most critical hydrological parameters in water control projects; flood level, flood
discharge, flow velocity, flood volume or flood retention time. For water use
projects, the longest drought within the design lifetime may be the most critical
event. Whereas there may be cases where short dry spells may be more critical if
they occur quite frequently.
Hydrological statistics and design hydrological events [6 Hrs]

Hydrological data collection; sources of data, accuracy of data, validity of data
for the purpose, methods of generating synthetic hydrological data. Statistics;
probability of occurrence, frequency and probability functions, fitting the data to
a probability distribution function, Extreme value distribution. Frequency
analysis; return periods, frequency factors, probability plotting. Design
hydrological events; design scale, estimated limiting values, design storms,
design flows, probable maximum flood, uncertainty and risk analysis.
Conservative design approaches in un-gauged [6 Hrs]

watersheds
Most of the text book methods on hydrological analysis need lot of data; some
even need hydrological data for several decades. Other than for a quick data
recording program for a very short period, most hydrologists do not have the
luxury of getting everything that they need to make use of standard
methodologies. Most hydrologists therefore take conservative design approaches
which leads to overdesigns but generally safe at the limiting event. Several case
studies will be discussed to show different methods that could be applied to
sites where there are no measured data.
Case studies (water supply projects, road development projects, [10Hrs]
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urban development projects etc.)
References:
1. Chow V.T., Maidment D.R. and Mays L.W. Applied Hydrology, McGraw-
Hill International Editions(1988)
2. Ponrajah A.J.P., Design of Irrigation headworks for small catchments,
Irrigation department, Sri Lanka (1984)
4.1.7 (CEPG 1207) Advanced Processes for Wastewater Treatment,

ReuseandRecycle
Objectives:
The module entails a brief summary of the need for advanced wastewater
treatment, an overview of the available technologies used for the removal of
specific contaminants of concern, a review of the more important technologies
as applied to the specific constituents and the ultimate disposal of residuals
from advanced wastewater treatment. It also focuses on technologies for reuse
and recycle of treated effluent. The principal objective of this module is to
present an overview of this subject in relation to the removal of specific
constituents of concern. Design of such treatment processes are also be
considered.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, a student should be able to apply and design suitable
advanced treatment techniques to treat different constituents found in
wastewater.
Module Outline:
Introduction to advanced wastewater treatment, Technologies used for
advanced wastewater treatment, Technologies for reuse and recycle of treated
effluent, Technologies for the ultimate disposal of residuals from advanced
wastewater treatment.
Assignments:
Design assignments:
A mini group project on designing a treatment facility for a given wastewater
flow with the aim to render the wastewater suitable for a given reuse
application.
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Mode of Assessment:
Design assignment
Introduction to advanced wastewater treatment [4Hr]

Need for advanced wastewater treatment, Overview of technologies used for
advanced wastewater treatment
Technologies used for advanced wastewater [12 Hr]

treatment
Filtration: Depth filtration, Membrane filtration; Control of nutrients by
biochemical methods: Removal of Nitrogen, Removal Phosphorous, Combined
removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorous; Adsorption, Air stripping, Ion
exchange, Chemical oxidation, Advanced chemical oxidation, Chemical
precipitation, Distillation
Technologies for reuse and recycle of treated effluent [4 Hr]

Wastewater reclamation and reuse: an introduction, Wastewater reuse
applications, Wastewater reclamation technologies
Technologies for the ultimate disposal of residuals from advanced [6 Hr]

wastewater treatment
Solids and sludge sources, characteristics and quantities, Sludge treatment
technologies, Final sludge and solids conveyance, storage and disposal
References:
1. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment & Reuse, 4th ed., Metcalf & Eddy, Tata
McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2003.
2. Wastewater Engineering-treatment disposal and reuse (3rd edition) Metcalf
& Eddy Inc., Revised by George Tchobanoglous, F.L. Burton, Tata McGraw-
Hill Publishing company Ltd., 1991.
3. Environmental Engineering by Howards S. Peavy, Donald R. Rowe and
George Tchobanoglous, McGraw-Hill International Editions,1985.
4. Environmental Engineering, Gerald Kiely, McGraw-Hill International
Editions,1985
5. Design of Landfills and Integrated Solid Waste Management,
AmalenduBagchi, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004.
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6. Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3rd edition), Davis & Cornwell,
McGraw-Hill Series in water Resources and Environmental Engineering.
7. Physical-Chemical treatment of water and wastewater (1st edition), Sincero
A.P. and Sincero G.A., IWA publishers, 2003.
8. Any other standard text book on environmental engineering.
4.1.8(CEPG1208)ProjectDevelopmentandManagement
Objectives:
This module aims to make students to manage any civil engineering projects in
relation to time, cost, resources and risk
Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to prepare project framework and understand the
methods of managing time, cost, resource and risk related to a civil engineering
project. Also the students will be able to use Software to manage time cost and
resources.
Module Outline:
Concept of Management, Features of Construction Industry, The Project
Management Framework, Project Integration Management, Project risk
management, Project Scope Management, Project Time Management,
Introduction to Computer software (MS Project), Project Cost Management,
Procurement methods and condition of contract management, Site
Management and Safety at sites
Assignments:
1. Report on Project frame work designing
2. Report on Safety management
3. Application of Project planning software for time management
Mode of Assessment:
Continuous assessment = 30%
a. Report on Project frame work designing = 10%

b. Report on Safety management = 10%
c. Application of Project planning software for time management = 10%
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End-semester examination = 70%
Concept of Management [1 Hr]
Features of Construction Industry [1 Hr]
The Project Management Framework [3 Hr]
The project management context, Project management process, Project logical

framework
Project Integration Management [2 Hr]

Project plan development, Project plan execution, Overall change control
Project risk management [3 Hr]

Risk identification, risk analysis, risk planning, risk responses
Project time management [4 Hr]

Activity definition, Activity sequencing, Activity duration estimation, planning
techniques, Schedule development, Schedule control
Project control [2 Hr]

Control process, money control, schedule control, quality control, equipments
and materials control, operating the controls
Introduction to Computer software (MS Project) [3 Hr]
Project Cost Management [2 Hr]

Resource planning, Cost estimating, Cost budgeting and Cost controlling
Procurement methods and condition of contract [3 Hr]

management
Site Management and Safety at sites [2 Hr]
References:
1. Construction planning and Technology by Rajiv Gupta
2. Construction Management and Accounts by V.N. Vazirani& S.P Chandola
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3. Construction Productivity Management by P.O. Olomolaiye, A.K.W.
Jayawardane and F.C. Harris
4. Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering (Theory & Practice) 24th
Edition by B.N. Dutta,
5. Total Construction Project Management by George J. Ritz
4.2.Semester2modules
4.2.1(CEPG2209)FiniteElementMethods
Objectives:
The aim of the module is to provide the students an overview on understand
the basic theory of the Finite Element Method and the importance of
prerequisites for the results of a Finite Element Analysis, material models, and
applications in civil engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to have fair understanding
of:
Finite Element Method: Introduction and Equations
Available material models for materials and interfaces/joints
Implementation of material model in finite element method and
applications.
Understand the importance of analysis and design, using the FEM, in
the broader context of engineering practice.
Module Outline:
Importance of computer methods and finite element method (FEM), theory of
finite element formulation, analysis of rigid framed buildings, development of
the plane stress and plane strain stiffness equations, structural idealization,
practical considerations in modeling and applications in civil engineering.
Assignments:
Assignments will be due regularly. They may be of two types;
Classical hand calculation assignments
Programming assignments using MATLAB
Mode of Assessment:
Following is the list of items that will contribute to your final grade.
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1. Introduction [1 Hr]
Brief history, general steps of the finite element method, applications of
the finite element method, advantages of the finite element method.
2. Basic steps of finite element analysis [7 Hr]

Model boundary value problem, derivation of element equations,
connectivity of elements, solution of equation, axial deformation of spring
and bar element, two dimensional truss element, three dimensional space
truss element.
3. Finite element of bending beam [4 Hr]

Governing differential equation for beam bending, two node beam
element, exact solution for uniform beams subjected to distributed loads
using superposition.
4. Analysis of structural frames [5 Hr]

Two-dimensional arbitrarily oriented beam element, plane frame element,
rigid plane frame examples, beam element arbitrarily oriented in space.
5. Plane stress / plane strain analysis [6 Hr]

Basic concepts of plane stress and plane strain, treatment of body and
surface forces, finite element solution of a plane stress problem.
6. Employment of the finite element method [2 Hr]

Type of elements, size of elements, location of nodes, simplifications
afforded by the physical configuration of the body, finite representation of
infinite body, automatic mesh generation, applications in the design of
structures.
7. Finite element program packages [2 Hr]

Introduction, build the model, apply loads and obtain the solution, review
the results.
References:
1. A First Course in the Finite Element Method by Daryl L. Logan.
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2. Introduction to the Finite Element Method by Yijun Liu
3. "Introduction to the Finite Element Method" by Evgeny Barkanov
4.2.2 (CEPG 2210) Development of Material Technology Application

andDesign
Objectives:
To develop an understanding of civil engineering materials and their
properties and applications
Learning Outcomes:
The students will be able to understand civil engineering materials and its
properties, deterioration, workmanship, defects and prevention methods and
brief introduction on new concrete technologies and new innovative materials
for civil engineering applications.
Module Outline:
Micro structure of concrete, Use of different cement types and pozzolanic
material in concrete, Defects, detection, prevention and remediation,
Mechanisms of deterioration and durability of concrete, Advances in concrete
material research, Strengthening and Retrofitting; application and design,
Structural application of non-metallic reinforcements
Assignments:
Tutorials/design assignments/computer assignments/in-class assignments:
Two tutorials (each carries equal marks)
Mode of Assessment:
1. Continuous assessment = (40%)
a) Assignments and class participation1 = 20%

b) Mid - semester evaluation = 20%
Requirement to be eligible for the end examination

50% of the marks of assignments and class participation
2. End-semester examination = (60%)
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Module Contents: [Total number of hours=26]
1. Material [6 hours]
Cement, fly ash, aggregate, admixtures, reinforcing steel, Micro structure
of concrete, Use of different cement types and pozzolanic material in
concrete
2. Material Properties [4 hours]
Compressive strength, shear strength, flexural strength, Youngs
modulus and Poissons ratio, absorption desorption, fatigue resistance,
shrinkage, creep
3. Concrete Deterioration [6 hours]

Defects, detection, prevention and remediation, Mechanisms of
deterioration and durability of concrete, Importance of maintenance for
concrete structures,
4. Strengthening and Retrofitting [4 hours]

Advances in concrete material research, Strengthening and Retrofitting;
application and design,
5. New Materials [6 hours]

Advances in concrete material research, Structural application of non-
metallic reinforcements
References:
1. Neville, A.M. (1996), Properties of Concrete, Fourth and Final Edition, John
Wiley and Sons, Inc, Malaysia, VVP, pp.649-666.
2. Popovics, S. (1992), Concrete Materials: Properties, Specifications and
Testing, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, New Jersey.
3. MacGregor, J.G., (1996), Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design, Third
Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
4.2.3 (CEPG 2211) Design of Water Retaining and PreStressed

ConcreteStructures
Objectives:
This module is aimed to make students to be familiar with the analysis and
design of pre-stressed concrete and water retaining structures in accordance
with the standard of practices.
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Learning Outcomes:
A student successfully completing this course should be able to design pre-
stressed concrete structures and should be able to design water-retaining
structures. In addition, the students should be able to identify practical design
problems and use related codes of practices and design manuals.
Module Outline:
Pre-stress concrete, materials, stages of loading, losses, elastic theory, ultimate
state design, water- retaining structures design.
Assignments:
Design assignments/computer assignments/in-class assignments:
a) Design of pre-stressed concrete bridge
b) Design of over-head water tank
Mode of Assessment:
a) Assignments and class participation = 10%
b) Mid - semester evaluation = 10%
Requirement to be eligible for the end examination

50% of the marks of assignments and class participation
Design of Prestressed Concrete [16 hours]
Introduction to pre-stressed concrete, Basic principles and definitions,

Advantages, disadvantages, Types of pre-stressing, Applications and
classifications, Materials in for pre-stressed concrete, high strength concrete,
high tensile steel (2 hours)
Different stages of loading for a pre-stressed member, pre-stress losses,

causes for the losses, calculation of losses, (2 hours)
Elastic theory for the design of pre-stressed concrete member for SLS
cracking, sign conventions (6 hours)
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Section design, Magnel diagram, Selection of pre-stressing force, selection of
section, permissible tendon zone (PTZ), uses of PTZ and, ultimate state
design, design examples, composite construction (6 hours)
Water Retaining Structures (reinforced concrete) [10 hours]
Introduction to code of practice; Basis of design and materials, basic

principles and definitions, types, materials, Loads; dead loads, Imposed
loads and Wind loads (2 hours)
Analysis of water tank, analysis of supportive structure and other different

types of water retaining structures (4 hours)
Design aspects of reinforced concrete water retaining structures Design;

design for ultimate limit state calculation of crack widths due to external
loads, calculation of crack widths in relation to thermal and moisture effects
(2 hours)
Joints in water retaining structures Detailing; tank walls, joints and roof,
supportive structures (2 hours)
References:
1. N. Krishnan Raju, Pre-stressed Concrete, 3rd Edition, 1999
2. Arthur H. Nilson, Design of Concrete Structures, Twelfth Edition, 1997
3. N. Krishnan Raju, Pre-stressed Concrete (Problems & Solutions), 2nd Edition,
2000
4. G.S. Pandit, S.D. Gupta, Pre-stressed Concrete, 1st Edition, 1993
5. M.K. Hurst, Pre-stressed Concrete Design, 2nd Edition, 1998
4.2.4 (CEPG 2212) Environmental Engineering Measurements and

DataAnalysis
Aim:
The section 1 of the module entails those aspects of chemistry that are
particularly valuable to environmental engineering practice. It lays a
groundwork of understanding in the area of specialized quantitative analysis,
commonly referred to as analysis of water, wastewater, solid waste and
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exhaust air that will serve the student as a basis in all the common phases of
environmental engineering practice and research.
The section 2 of the module aims to provide an overview of experimental

design, data analysis approaches and its applications for the professional world
relevant to the Environmental Engineering discipline.
Learning Outcomes:
From the knowledge gained in the section 1, a student should be able to apply
the results of laboratory to engineering practices or structures; criticize present
methods of dealing with or utilizing these determinations; and to appraise the
value and limitations of laboratory data and techniques.
The completion of the section 2 will provide the following benefits:

Be familiar with basic qualitative and quantitative research methods,
techniques, and statistical tools used in Engineering.
Be familiar with the use of mainframe and professional computer
programs in performing basic data analysis.
Be familiar with research process application to different research
problem situations through exercises and case analysis in the field of
Environmental Engineering.
Module Outline:
Section 1- Fundamentals of Chemistry for Environmental Engineering, Water
and wastewater analysis, Air quality analysis, Solid waste analysis.
Section 2- Introduction to fundamentals of quantitative research, Staistical data

analysis techniques, Demonstration of available software and application of
data analysis tools in engineering practices.
Assignment:
Section 1:
A mini group project on conducting a water quality analysis of a river.
Section 2:
I. A critical review of recent applications of chemometric data analysis
techniques to a water quality data matrix.
II. Assignment on application of some selected chemometric techniques to a
water quality data matrix.
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Module Content:
Section 1:
1. Fundamentals of Chemistry for Environmental Engineering
Basic concepts from general, physical, equilibrium, organic, colloid,
nuclear and bio chemistry.
2. Water and wastewater analysis
Sampling techniques, Instrumental methods for analysis, Analysis
techniques of physical, chemical and biological water quality and
wastewater parameters.
3. Air quality analysis
Chemistry of the air, Types of air pollutants, sampling and analysis
techniques of air pollutants
4. Solid waste analysis
Solid waste sources, Sample collection and analysis
Section 2:
1. Fundamentals of quantitative research and introduction to data
manipulation Needs and importance of data analysis in professional
world
2. Data collection methods- Operational definition
3. Sampling and Data measurement.
4. Descriptive statistics- Univarite data analysis
5. Interest of researchers for the pattern recognition, classification and
prediction of data
6. Multivarite data analysis techniques Principal Component Analysis,
Partial least Squares Regression, Factor analysis, Multi-Criteria Decision
Making Methods (Basically PROMETHEE and GAIA Techniques)
7. Introduction to available software (SERIOUS, StaticXL, MatLab, Decision
Lab,etc)
8. Model development, calibration and validation for a given case study
References:
1. Chemistry for environmental Engineering, Clair N. Sawyer, Perry
L.McCarty and Gene F. Parkin, McGraw Hill International Editions, Civil
Engineering Series, 2000, New York.
2. Pollution Prevention: Fundamentals and Practice. Paul L. Bishop. McGraw
Hill International Editions, Civil Engineering Series, 2000, New York.
3. Wastewater Engineering-treatment disposal and reuse (3rd edition)
Metcalf & Eddy Inc., Revised by George Tchobanoglous, F.L. Burton, Tata
McGraw-Hill Publishing company Ltd., 1991.
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4. Environmental Engineering by Howards S. Peavy, Donald R. Rowe and
George Tchobanoglous, McGraw-Hill International Editions,1985.
5. Environmental Engineering, Gerald Kiely, McGraw-Hill International
Editions,1985.
6. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment & Reuse, 4th ed., Metcalf & Eddy, Tata
McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2003.023.
7. Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3rd edition), Davis &
Cornwell, McGraw-Hill Series in water Resources and Environmental
Engineering.
8. Chemometric Techniques for Quantitative Analysis, Richard Kramer,
Marcel Dekker.
9. Multivariate Analysis of Quality: An Introduction, Harald Martens, Magni
Martens, John Wiley.
10. Handbook of Chemometrics and Qualimetrics, Massart.
11. Any other standard text book on the subject.
4.2.5(CEPG2213)FoundationDesign
Objectives:
and concept of foundation design in accordance with the standard of practices.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to design different
foundation types. In addition, the students should be able to understand
relevant construction techniques.
Module Outline:
Design of Shallow Foundations Estimation of ultimate bearing capacity,
estimation of allowable and differential settlement of structure, design of
combined footings, raft foundations
Design of Deep foundation - Carrying capacity, negative skin friction, pile
group, settlement
Assignments:
Design assignments:
Design a suitable foundation for data provided
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Mode of Assessment:
1. Introduction [2 Hr]
Foundation types, selection of type of foundation, shear failure
mechanism
2. Design of Shallow Foundations [8 Hr]

Estimation of ultimate bearing capacity for vertically, inclined and
eccentrically loaded footings, ultimate bearing capacity for footings on
layered ground and footings on slope, estimation of allowable and
differential settlement of structure, estimation of immediate and total
settlement, Plate bearing test and interpretation of plate load test results
3. Design of Shallow Foundations [4 Hr]

Design of combined footings, Design of raft foundation
4. Design of Deep foundations-Single Pile [8 Hr]

Estimation of carrying capacity using driving formulae, estimation of
carrying capacity using soil strength parameters and insitu tests,
estimation of carrying capacity of a pile in the bed rock, estimation of
carrying capacity using pile load test, Negative skin friction
5. Design of Deep foundations-Pile Group [4 Hr]

Estimation of group efficiency factor, estimation of carrying capacity of
free standing pile groups and piled foundations, Interaction between piles
in a group, distribution of load among piles in the group with rigid pile
cap, Pile groups subjected to lateral loads, settlement of pile group
References:
1. J. E. Bowles (1997), Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill, New
York.
2. M. J. Tomlinson and R. Boorman (1990), Foundation Design and
Construction, ELBS.
3. D. P. Coduto (1994), Foundation Design: Principles and Practices, Prentice
Hall.
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4. R. B. Peck, W. E. Hanson, T. H. Thornburn (1974), Foundation
Engineering, Jone Wiley and Sons.
5. L. W. Abramson (1996), Slope Stability and Stabilization Methods, John
Wiley and Sons.
6. B. P. Verma (1996), Problems in Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering, Khanna Publication, India.
7. T. William Lambe and R. V. Whitman (1979), Soil Mechanics SI Version,
Jone Wiley and Sons
8. R. F. Craig (1993), Soil Mechanics, ELBS with Chapman and Hall.
9. Braja M. Das (1995), Principles of Foundation Engineering, PWS
Publication Company.
10. G.N. Smith and Ian G.N. Smith (2003), Element of Soil Mechanics,
Blackwell Publishing.
11. V.N.S. Murthy (2002), Geotechnical Engineering, Principles and Practices of
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Marcel Dekker Publication.
12. Terzaghi, Peck and Mesri, Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice.
13. R. Rajapakse (2004), Geotectnical Engineering- pile design and construction
4.2.6(CEPG2214)Hydrologicalandhydrodynamicmodeling
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, the student:
has an understanding of the structure of physically-based hydrological
models and the methods used by these models to simulate the behaviour
of distinct hydrological phenomena;
gained experience with application of hydrological modelling software for
hydrodynamic simulation, catchment process simulation and surface
water quality simulation;
is able to translate a given hydrological problem into a model definition
using available data;
is able to conduct a model calibration/validation procedure and to
interpret the simulation results to assess model performance and to
suggest improvement in the model set-up; and
is able to independently carry out a hydrological modelling study and to
report the results.
Prerequisite:
Programme prerequisites
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Module Contents: [Total Number of Hours = 24]
1. Concepts of modeling and different modeling approaches. [4 hours]

Types of models.Model efficiency criteria, parameter optimization, model
calibration and validation. This part also includes flow modeling which
deals with the aspects involved in river flow modeling, including the
simulation techniques applied in hydrodynamic modeling, river flow model
networks, data requirements, and boundary conditions.
2. Rainfall-run-off modeling. [6 hours]

Use of simple conceptual models for rainfall-runoff modeling. Base flow
separation, master depletion curve, separation of losses, -index.
Combining linear elements (linear channel, linear reservoir) for simulating
effective rainfall and direct runoff. Simulation actual loss rate: soil moisture
accounting, actual evapotranspiration, accumulation and melting of snow,
introduction to the simple conceptual model.
3. Hydrodynamic and flood modeling. [8 hours]

This part expands on the river flow modeling and consists of introductory
classes and practical on modeling surface and subsurface catchment
processes using simulation package. The students elaborate two major
assignments, each for a catchment with distinct hydrological characteristics,
and present their findings in a written report. Additional sessions are
carried out using simulation package (hydrodynamic river flow simulation).
For each assignment, the results and findings are elaborated in a concise
report.
4. Case studies of combined rainfall-runoff and hydrodynamic modeling

using HEC software. [6 hours]
4.2.7 (CEPG2215)OptimizationMethodsforCivilEngineers
Objective:
To teach the students state of the art Optimization techniques and application
of the same to problems in Civil Engineering
Intended Learning Outcomes:

In this module the students will be exposed to different optimization
techniques. They will learn how to use these techniques to solve problems
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applicable to civil engineering. They will also learn how to use Lingo, a widely
used optimization software package.
Outline:
In this module the following topics will be discussed in detail;
Introduction to Lingo software, Linear programming, Dynamic programming,
Integer programming, Theory of games, Branch and bound methods, network
models, Shortest path algorithms
Organization:
Lectures:
1. Models and modelling
Basic modeling concepts. Types of models. Using models to solve civil
engineering problems
2. Introduction to Lingo
Capabilities of Lingo software package. Variables. Sets. Data input.
Analyzing the output including sensitivity analysis
3. Linear programming
Objective function. Functional constraints. Non negativity constraints.
Simplex method.
Application of linear programming model to optimize agricultural output
in a multi crop environment.
4. Theory of Games
Introduction to game theory. Two person zero sum games. Pay off matrix.
Solving two person non zero sum games.
Application of game theory to optimize a multipurpose reservoir
operation.
5. Dynamic programming
Basic concept of dynamic programming. States and stages. Solving
dynamic programming problems.
Application of dynamic programming to solve capital budgeting problem.
ie allocation of limited funds among different projects to optimize the
benefits.
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6. Shortest path algorithms
Dijkstras algorithm
Application of Dijkstras algorithm to minimize the total cost of a pipe
network
7. Network models
Graph theory
Ford Fulkerson algorithm. Application of Ford Fulkerson algorithm to
optimize the flow of water through a network of pipes.
8. Integer programming
Branch and bound methods.
Cutting plane techniques.
Application of integer programming to minimize the waste of steel in
construction projects.
9. Production planning.
Transportation problem.
Solving production planning problems as a transportation problem
Mode of Assessment:
Assignments (3 Assignments) 30%
End semester examination 70%
4.2.8 (CEPG 2216) Advanced Highway Engineering Design and

Maintenance
Objectives:
Objectives of this module is to teach advanced and state of the art highway
engineering design principles; and maintenance techniques. It provides
students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge of highway
engineering design and maintenance.
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Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module the students should be able to analyse the state of the
highway and interpret the results; and propose a comprehensive highway
design. Further, the student should be capable of judging the nature of the
maintenance related issues and to recommend measures to address those.
Module Outline:
Highway location, geometric design of highway, Design of Flexible Pavements,
Design of rigid Pavements, Design using Block paving, Surface drainage
design and Subsurface moisture control for road pavements, Highway
Maintenance
Assignments:
1. Tutorials/Design assignments/Computer assignments/In-class
assignments
i. Tutorial on flexible pavement design
ii. Tutorial on rigid pavement design
iii. Geometric design project using CAD software
2. Laboratory Experiments:None
Mode of Assessment:
1. Continuous assessment - (40%)
2. End-semester examination (3 hours duration) - (60%)
Module Outline: [Total number of hours = 26]
No Description Time
1 Highway location 2 hours

Overview of the location process, Location surveys in
non-built-up locales, Road location in built-up areas,
Locating water crossings, Usage of Aerial
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photography and other remote sensing techniques for
location
2 Geometric design for highways 6 hours

Design Concept and Philosophy, Highway Alignment
Design, Design Control and Criteria, Design Elements,
Level of Service Consideration
3 Pavement Design 4 hours

Introduction, AASHTO, 1993 Design Method
4 Design of Rigid Pavements 3 hours
Characteristics of Rigid Pavements, Considerations for
Structural Design of Rigid Pavement, Material
Properties for Design of Rigid Pavement, Thickness
Design of Concrete Pavement, Reinforcement Design
of Rigid Pavement, Joints and Load Transfer Design,
Overlay Design for Rigid Pavements
5 Design using Block paving 2 hours
Design of concrete block paving
6 Surface drainage design and Subsurface moisture control 3 hours
for road pavements
Importance of surface drainage, Types and uses of
surface drains, Estimating the surface run-off, Draining
the carriageway, Importance of subsurface moisture
control, Protecting the road pavement and foundation,
French drains, Geo-textiles in drains
7 Highway Maintenance 6 hours
Importance of maintenance, Scope of road
maintenance, Maintenance management systems,
Maintenance systems for bituminous roads,
Maintenance systems for concrete roads, Maintenance
of bituminous pavements, Maintenance of concrete
pavements, Maintenance of unsurfaced soilaggregate
pavements, Maintenance of other roadway features
References:
1. Highway Capacity Manual (2000): Transportation Research Board, National
Research council, Washington D.C.
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2. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2001:
AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures, Washington, D.C.
3. Huang, Y. H., 1993: Pavement Analysis and Design, New Jersey: Prentice
Hall.
4. Schoon, J.G. (1999): Geometric Design Projects for Highways: An
Introduction, Maryland: American Society of Civil Engineering.
5. Robinson R. and Thagesen B. (2004) Road Engineering for Development,
2nd Edition, by Spon Press, London
6. Overseas Road Note 6 TRRL
7. Fwa T. F.(Editor),(2006) Handbook of Highway Engineering. CRC Press,
Taylor & Francis Group
8. OFlaherty C.A.(Editor).( 2002)Highways The location, design, construction
and maintenance of road pavements, Fourth edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann.
5 OtherDepartmentInformation
5.1 GettinghelpandAdvice
Students are expected to discuss any kinds of issues or problems on the
academic program with their academic advisors. In addition, they can seek
assistance from the subject lecturers and the Head of the Department. Problems
or issues common to many students may be best resolved through the batch
representatives.
5.2 StandardofConduct
The students are expected to behave responsibly by respecting the codes of
academic conduct and the safety of all members of the community and faculty
property. In this respect, they are expected to act as responsible individuals, to
conduct themselves with honesty and integrity both personally and
academically, and to respect the rights of others. This faculty considers these
standards as essential to its mission and its community.
All forms of academic dishonesty such as misrepresentation in coursework,

cheating, submission of the work of another person, making false statements to
a member of the faculty and alteration or misuse of university documents are
considered serious offences within the university community.
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Following forms of misconduct are considered serious offences and may be
reported for disciplinary action.
- Student conduct which makes it difficult or impossible to proceed with
scheduled lectures, seminars, discussion group meetings and related
activities, and with examinations or tests
- Students conduct which leads to damage to or theft of University
properties or the personal properties of members of faculty and staff, or of
fellow students. It also includes conduct which leads to physical injury to,
or emotional disturbances of any of the above-mentioned persons
- Violations of the rules and regulations of the Government and the
University
- Safety violations
- Failure to remit, return or submit financial obligations, property or records
of the department, within the time prescribed by the University
5.3 AcademicConcessions
Students who missed the examinations of one or more subjects due to bad
health may request for academic concession on medical grounds. The
following procedure has to be adopted to be eligible for academic concession.
In case of student missing one exam paper or the whole exam, the student
should inform the assistant Registrar within 48 hours that he/she is unable to
sit the examination by telegram, registered letter or a fax. Student should
submit a valid medical certificate within the two weeks after the last date of the
examination. The documents the student needs to submit include;
Proof of informing the Assistant Registrar
Medical certificate issued by a government hospital supported by the
diagnosis card, receipt of payment for the private medical certificate,
results of the blood tests and prescription forms
In case when the treatment took place outside the hospital a medical
certificate issued by a qualified consultant or the district medical
Officer supported by the Diagnosis card, results of the medical checks
(e.g. blood) and prescription forms
In case of students with psychiatric illness, a letter issued by consultant
psychiatrist
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5.4 ConductduringExaminations
All students registered for proper semester in the Faculty do not have
to register for the examinations/ evaluations of the same semester.
All applicants for any repeat/ supplementary examination/ evaluation
shall register for the said examination/ evaluation during the period
prescribed by the Faculty.
All students duly registered for the proper semester and those who
registered for repeat examinations/ evaluations shall collect the
admission cards during the period prescribed by the Faculty.
All candidates sitting for any examination conducted by the Faculty:
- Must reach the examination hall at least 10 minutes before the
scheduled time.
- Must make sure to carry the University Identity Card/ Record Book
and Admission Card with them in to the examination hall and
produce to duty staff whenever requested.
- Must make sure that no mobile phones and any unauthorised
materials are brought into the examination hall.
- must make sure that no short notes, equations or any subject related
notes are written on calculator case, pencil case, palm or any part of
the body or dress before entering in to the examination hall.
- Are only allowed to use non programmable calculators. FX991-ES
Calculator is also allowed to use subject to the condition that
memory of the calculator is erased before entering in to the
examination hall.
- Are not permitted borrowing of calculators, drawing equipment or
any stationary from other candidates in the examination hall.
- must observe strict silence during examination.
- must make sure that answer sheets, rough sheets are blank and date
stamped before starting answering.
- must not remove any used or unused examination stationary from
examination hall.
- continuous assessment marks of modules will be displayed prior to
the end semester examinations.
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5.5 SafetyintheDepartment
The department is committed to provide a safe environment within its
premises. Further the department continuously improves the safely standards
in laboratories. All technical officers are well trained in fire safety and first aid.
Students must not enter workshops or laboratories that display hazard
signs unless accompanied by a member of departmental staff.
Unauthorised visitors are not allowed into laboratories or workshops
unless they are being conducted by a member of staff.
Do not work alone in a laboratory or workshop. All laboratory and
workshop activities must be supervised by a member of academic or
technical staff. Do not operate laboratory or workshop equipment
without permission and supervision.
For practical work, loose clothing, jewellery or long hair could be a
danger and compliance with Health and Safety requirements is
necessary. Similarly, when outside the University on industrial visits
or training programmes, safety requirements of the organisation must
be complied with.
As part of the course activities, if any safety equipment like gloves,
goggles, overalls, helmet, earmuffs and film badges was issued, it must
be used in the correct fashion. While been engaged in any activity
where safety equipment should have been issued and was not, a
member of academic or technical staff must be consulted.
Any hazardous spillages, accidents or broken or defective equipment
should be reported to a member of academic or technical staff. Do not
attempt to clean up or rectify the matter without supervision.
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5.6 LocationandFloorArrangementoftheDepartment
To
Wackwella
Wackwella
Road
7
To Galle
8
2
10 5
Staff Quarters
3 4
1
6 Faculty of Engineering Layout
1 Boys Hostel 6 Girls Hostel

Canteen/Health center/ Student
2 7 Ground & other sporting facilities
common rooms
Dept. Civil & Environmental 8 Lecture rooms/ Theatres
3
Engineering
Main Administration Building/Deans
Dept. Electrical & Information 9 Office/Library/Dept. of
4
Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies
Dept. Mechanical & Manufacturing
5 10 University Guest House
Engineering
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Staff Common Wash
Wash Room Room
Room
Department
Common Lecture Conforence
Office
Room Room Room
Head of the
Department
Wash
Room
Entrance
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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CE 101 Common Room CE 106 Dr. A.M.N. Alagiyawanna
CE 102 Academic Staff CE 107 Dr. N.H. Priyankara
CE 103 Dr. G.S.Y. De Silva CE 108 Dr. H.H.J. Keerthisena
CE 104 Dr. H.P. Sooriyaarachchi CE 109 Academic Staff
CE 105 Researcher/ Instructor CE 110 Common Room
W Wash Room W Wash Room
BUILDING MATERIALS AND Equipment GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

CONSTRUCTION LABORATORY Stores LABORATORY
Technical
Staff
CE 101 CE 110
CE 102 CE 103 CE 104 CE 105 CE 106 CE 107 CE 108 CE 109
W W
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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CE 201 Common Room CE 206 Dr. K.S. Wanniarachchi
CE 202 Dr. Chaminda Tushara CE 207 Dr. (Mrs) G.H.M.J. Subashi De Silva
CE 203 Ms. S.N. Malkanthi CE 208 Dr. Navaratnarajah Sathiparan
CE 204 Dr. (Ms) G.N. Samarasekara CE 209 Researcher/ Instructor
CE 205 Dr. T.M. Rengarasu CE 210 Common Room
TRANSPORTATION Equipment STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

ENGINEERING LABORATORY Stores LABORATORY
Technical
Staff
CE 201 CE 210
CE202 CE203 CE 204 CE205 CE 206 CE 207 CE 208 CE 209
W W
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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CE 301 Common Room CE 305 Dr. G.H.A.C. Silva
CE 302 Ms. N.S. Miguntanna CE 306 Dr. (Mrs) Kusalika Ariyarathne
CE 303 Ms. T.N. Wickramarachchi CE 307 Dr. (Ms) ChampikaEllawala
CE 304 Dr.(Mrs) W.K.C.N. Dayanthi CE 308 Common Room
Equipment
ENVIRONMENTAL Stores HYDROLIC AND COASTAL
ENGINEERING LABORATORY ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Technical
Staff
CE 301 CE308
CE 302 CE 303 CE 304 CE305 CE306 CE307
W W
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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Department of Civil and

Department of Civil and Environmental

This Handbook is provided for information purposes only, and its

First edition, March 2012

It is wiith great pleasure I welcom me you to

outstaanding, welll-recognized academic ceentre of exccellence in Civil C and

Dr. H.P. Sooriyaarachchi

The vision of the Department is to become an outstanding, well-

It is the mission of the Department, through a broad liberal education, to

Postgraduate Handbook vii

Researcch Interests:AAlternative reiinforcing matterial and

Researcch Interests:WWalkability Evvaluation in

Researcch Interests: Masonry

Research Interests:OOcean waves, wave

Mr. T.G.P. Wasantha Kumara

Laboratories: Structural Mechanics /Transportation Engineering and

Ms. D.A.M. Nimalshanthi

Mrs. Srima Kumarage

Mr. M.M.I. Vipula Shantha

Computer Application Assistant

Mrs U.K. Shamiala Irangi

IImpact Test Apparatus

Testing Facilities Equipment Available

Projecct Management and Transportation Engineering

Parrt of Survey Instrument

Teesting Facilitiies Equipment

Jar test apparatus

Tessting facilitiees Equipmeent

Demonstration and testing of water jets Impact of a jet apparatus

Demonstration of formation of streamline

3.1.2 In case of instruction by teaching, one credit is equivalent to 15 hours of

In the case of research, equivalent of four months of full time research

3.1.5 The research component is considered a very important part of the

3.2.1 The degree programmes M. Eng with greater weight on instruction by

3.3.1 Course with greater weight on instruction by teaching

(c) The performance criteria of the course shall be as determined by the

3.3.2 Course with greater weight on research

(c) The performance criteria of the course shall be as determined by the

Following modules are offered in semester 1 and semester 2 respectively.

Module Contents: [Total number of hours = 26Hr]

Review of Element Design according to BS8110 [10Hr]

Element Design according to recent code approaches EC2 [10 Hr]

End-semester examination = (80%)

Review of steel element design [5 Hr]

Design of structural steel systems [10 Hr]

Cold-formed steel member design [6 Hr]

Fabrication and erection of steel [3 Hr]

Module Contents: Total Number of Hours [28 Hr]

Dynamic loads on structures [2 Hr]

Dynamic analysis of structures [6 Hr]

Earthquakes and Seismic Loads [4 Hr]

Earthquake resisting structures [6 Hr]

Structural vibration control [4 Hr]

Introduction to structural health [2 Hr]

Module Contents: [Total number of hours = 26]

Preloading method [7Hr]

Deep Mixing Methods [4 Hr]

Sand Compaction Piles and Stone Columns [6 Hr]

Dynamic Compaction [3 Hr]

Laboratory Experiments: None

End-semester examination (3 hours duration) - (60%)

Module Contents: Total Number of Hours [28 Hr]

Public Transportation Planning [2 Hr]