Journal:
- U.D.P.M. Gunasinghe1 and Sudhira De Silva, “Influence of External and Internal Factors on Workmanship in Construction Industry”, CIDA Journal, Journal of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA), Issue XVII, ISSN: 2012-8509, February 2020, pp. 16-22
- Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Aruna Kumara K.K.I.U and Alwis P.L.A.G, “Classification of Finger Joint Timber Based on Strength Index”, Vidyodaya Journal of Science, Vol. 22, No. 02 , 2019, pp. 32-42
- Sudhira De Silva and N.T. Abeygunawardana, “Performance of Ferro-cement Strengthened Unreinforced Masonry Walls against Reversed Cyclic Loading”, “ENGINEER”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), Vol.: LII, No. 03, October 2019, pp. 13-20
- Sudhira De Silva and Vijini Utpala, “Suitability of Finger Jointed Structural Timber for Construction”, International Journal of Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Issue 3 , Vol. 2, ISSN: 2630-5763, October2019, pp. 131-142, doi.org/10.31462/jseam.2019.03131142
- W.S.W.Mendis, G.S.Y.De Silva and G. H. M. J. Subashi De Silva, “ Performance of un-reinforced burned clay brick masonry walls retrofitted with locally available materials” , Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Vol. 47, Issue 1, March 2019, pp. .29-38
- Sudhira De Silva and T Prasanthan; “Application of Recycled PET Fibers for Concrete Floors”, “ENGINEER”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), Vol.: LII, No. 01, January 2019, pp. 21-27
- Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Aruna Kumara K.K.I.U and Alwis P.L.A.G, “Investigate the most suitable glue type for finger-joints production in Sri Lanka”, Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Vol. 6(11), 6-9, November (2018), ISSN 2320 – 6063, pp. 6-9
- Hashini Prabodha and Sudhira De Silva, “Feasibility of Non-class Timber as Structural Material in Construction Industry”, CIDA Journal, Journal of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA), Issue XVI, ISSN: 2012-8509, 2018, pp. 1-6
- Sudhira De Silva and R. M. M. P. Rathnayaka, “Use of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibers in Concrete Cylindrical Pipes”, “ENGINEER”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) Vol. LI, No. 2, April 2018, pp. 15-22
- De Silva, G.S.Y., Subashi De Silva, G.H.M.J., Padmal, H., Assessment Method for Seismic Vulnerability of Old Masonry Buildings in Sri Lanka, Procedia Engineering, Elsevier (2017) 212, pp 61-68
- Pushpakumara B.H.J., Sudhira De Silva and Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., “Visual inspection and non-destructive tests-based rating method for concrete bridges”, International Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2017, pp. 74-91, DOI: 10.1504/IJSTRUCTE.2017.081672
- G.H.M.J. Subashi De Silva and G.S.Y. De Silva and Madhushanka J. G. N. I., “Assessment of Whole Body Vibration Exposure Levels of Operators in Construction Machineries”, CIDA Journal, Journal of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA), Issue XIV, ISSN: 2012-8509, 2016, pp. 37-44
- W.A.P.D. Jayawardana, G.H.M.J. Subashi De Silva and G.S.Y. De Silva, “Effectiveness of a Trench Filled with Waste Material in Reducing the Propagation of Ground Vibration Induced by Soil Roller Compaction” “ENGINEER”, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) Vol. XLIX, No. 2, 2016, pp. 17-24
Conference Proceedings:
- P.P.C. Saumyasiri and Sudhira De Silva, “Application of Blended Cement Mix Fiber Concrete For Road Pavements”, 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE- 2018), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2018, ICSECM2018-143/109-115
- U.D.P.M. Gunasinghe and G.S.Y. De Silva, “Factors Influencing the Workmanship in their Priority Order Analysed Based on Primary Data”, 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE- 2018), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2018, ICSECM2018-119/71-77
- Chaminda Muthumala, Sudhira De Silva, P.L.A.G Alwis and K.K.I.U. Arunakumara, “Identification of Joint Efficiencies in Finger Jointed Timber Species”, 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE- 2018), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2018, ICSECM2018-133/103-109
- Muthmala C.K., Sudhira De Silva, Alwis P.L.A.G., Aruna Kumara K.K.I.U., “Properties of finger joined hardwood and softwood timber species in Sri Lanka”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-164/106-111
- De Silva D.K.U., Sudhira De Silva, Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., “Assessment of masonry buildings in expansive soil”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-144/88-92
- Probodha J.P.T.H., Sudhira De Silva., Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., Muthmala C.K., “Application of non class timber in construction industry”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-143/82-87
- Liyanage B.L.V.U., Sudhira De Silva, Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., Muthmala C.K.,” Utilization of waste timber in construction industry”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-142
- Liyanaarachchi L.A.A.T., Sudhira De Silva, Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., “Impact of blended cement on corrosion reinforced concrete due to wetting and drying at tropical environment”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-119/79-82
- Rathnaweera Y.P.B., Sudhira De Silva, Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J.,” Polypropylene fiber mixed blended cement action for plastic shrinkage of concrete” ”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-117/57-61
- Gunasinghe U.D.P.M., Sudhira De Silva, Subashi De Silva G.H.M.J., “A categorization of factors influencing workmanship through a comprehensive analysis on secondary information”, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM- 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2017, ICSECM2017-91/42-48
- BHJ Pushpakumara, WS Wasundara Mendis and Sudhira De Silva, “Bamboo as a New Retrofitting Material for Existing Masonry Walls with Improving the Walls Aesthetic View”, Proceedings in Engineering, Built Environment and Spatial Sciences, 9th International Research Conference, Kothalawala Defence University, 2016, pp. 320-324
- Kumara W. D. G. L., De Silva G. S. Y. and Subashi De Silva G. H. M. J., “Incorporating Natural Fibers for Precast Slab Panels”, Special Session on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2016), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2016, ICSBE2016/236
- Padmal H. M. S. S., De Silva G. S. Y. and Subashi De Silva G. H. M. J., “Development of Expert System for the Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Masonry Structure”, Special Session on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2016), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2016, ICSBE2016/229
- Sathesrajkumar S., De Silva G. S. Y. and Subashi De Silva G. H. M. J., “Performances of Finger Jointed Timber Boards with Different Joint Configurations”, Special Session on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2016), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2016, ICSBE2016/228
- Vivek S., De Silva G. S. Y. and Subashi De Silva G. H. M. J., “Finger Joints and their Structural Performance in Different Exposure Conditions”, Special Session on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2016), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2016, ICSBE2016/225
- Prasanthan T., De Silva G. S. Y. and Subashi De Silva G. H. M. J., “Incorporating Recycled PET Fibresfor Green Roof Slab Panels”, Special Session on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2016), Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 2016, ICSBE2016/224
- De Silva Sudhira and Ramesh B. Malla, “Application of Seismic Belts for Strengthening of Un-Reinforced Masonry Wall Panels with Openings”, The Proceedings of the 9th ASNEngr/CAN-USA Annual Conference, Humble, TX., U.S.A., Sept 17-18, 2016, pp. xx
- K.G.Sandya Kumudini, De Silva Subashi and De Silva Sudhira, “Investigation on Occupants’ satisfaction in natural ventilation in office building”, The Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on, Advances in Civil and Environmental Practices for sustainable Development (ACEPS-2016), University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka, 3rd March 2016, pp. 265-271
- Rathnyayaka R.M.M.P., De Silva Sudhira and De Silva Subashi, “Application of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibers to produce Fiber Reinforced Concrete pipes”, The Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on, Advances in Civil and Environmental Practices for sustainable Development (ACEPS-2016), University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka, 3rd March 2016, pp. 257-264
Abstracts:
- De Silva Sudhira and Ramesh B. Malla, “Application of Seismic Belts for Strengthening of Un-Reinforced Masonry Wall Panels with Openings”, The Proceedings of the 9th ASNEngr/CAN-USA Annual Conference, Humble, TX., U.S.A., Sept 17-18, 2016, (Submitted and Presented by the First Author as a Video Conferences Presentation)
- Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Aruna Kumara K.K.I.U and Alwis P.L.A.G, “Identifying the Strength grade for Finger jointed timber species according to BS 5268-2:2002”, International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment-University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2018, ISSN 2235-9427 pp. 87
- Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Alwis P.L.A.G and Arunakumara K.K.I.U, ”Evaluation of the major failure modes of the non structural finger jointed timber species under tensile test”, International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment-University of Ruhuna-2019, ISSN 1800-4830 pp. 80
- Muthumala C.K, De Silva Sudhira, Arunakumara K.K.I.U and Alwis P.L.A.G ”Finger Jointed Wood Products: A New Platform for Sustainable Use of Timber”, Proceedings of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation Asia Pacific Conference, 10-13 September 2019, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka, 216/p. 241
Invited Presentations:
- Invited Keynote presentation on “Recent Technology Development for Durability of Concrete Bridges” at Holcim Innovation and Application Centre (I&A), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 26th May 2016
- International Symposium on Measures for Hot Weather Concreting in Asian Countries and The Issue Analysis Based on Climate and Materials, 19th – 21st September 2017, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand. Title: “Development of Repair Mortar for de-laminated areas of corroded concrete members”
- Invited Keynote presentation on “Vulnerability Assessment of Masonry Buildings against Natural Disasters”, at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saitama University, Japan on 23rd October 2018
- International Seminar on Deterioration of Concrete Structures and Application of Mineral Admixture in Hot Weather Condition, 25th to 27th September 2018 at National University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam, Keynote presentation, Title: “Condition assessment and damage detection of existing bridges in Sri Lanka due to corrosion”.
- Resource Person for the Structures and Applied Mechanics Seminar Series conducted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA on 19th April 2019, Presentation Title: “Assessment of Vulnerability of Masonry Buildings against Natural Disasters”,
- Resource Person for the Structures and Applied Mechanics Seminar Series, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA on 13th September 2019, Presentation Title: “Masonry Building Failures and Unreinforced Masonry Design Approaches World-wide : A State-of-the-Art Review”,
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