DR. K A B WEERASINGHE

DR. K A B WEERASINGHE

Course Modules

Semester 1 – Strength of Materials

Semester 3 – Project I, Surveying I

Semester 4 – Project II, Engineering Economics and Accounting, Surveying II

Feilds of Spcializations

Civil and Structural Engineering

Construction and Project Management

Structural Health Monitoring

Structural Strengthening

Structural Dynamics

Engineering Geomatics

Research Publications

Book Chapters

  1. Madujith Sagara Chandra, Kasun Nandapala, Buddhika Weerasinghe: Vaasthu, Feng-Shui, Traditional Beliefs Vs Civil Engineering. 01/2018; LAMBERT Academic Publishing., ISBN: 978-620-2-05837-7

Journal Publications

  1. K. A. B. Weerasinghe, J. C. P. H. Gamage, S. Fawzia, and D. P. Thambirathnam, “Experimental investigation on flexural behaviour of vertically-curved circular-hollow steel sections strengthened with externally bonded carbon fibre reinforced polymer,” Eng. Struct., vol. 236, no. January, p. 112040, 2021.
  2. K.A.B. Weerasinghe, J.C.P.H. Gamage & Sabrina Fawzia (2024) Effect of the CFRP length and beam curvature on the strength gain of CFRP-strengthened vertically curved circular hollow sections: an experimental study, Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, 20:1, 80-87, DOI: 10.1080/14488388.2024.2307191
  3. Chandra, M.S., Nandapala, K., Weerasinghe, K.A.B. et al. An engineering approach towards the traditional beliefs in house construction. Asian J Civ. Eng. 21, 367–380 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-01900215- 0
  4. K. A. B. Weerasinghe, J. C. P. H. Gamage, D. P. Thambiratnam, and S. Fawzia, “Bond Characteristics of CFRP Strengthened In-Plane Curved Steel Beams with Circular Hollow Cross Section Subjected to Flexure,” Com. Struct. (Under review)
  5. K. A. B. Weerasinghe, J. C. P. H. Gamage, D. P. Thambiratnam, and S. Fawzia, “Experimental investigation of the behavior of CFRP strengthened horizontally curved steel I-beams,” Eng. Struct. (Under review)

Conference Publications

  1. Weerasuriya A. U., Weerasinghe K. A. B., Tse K. T., Chun-Ho Liu, (2020), Do Chemical Reactions Matter in Modelling Near-Field Air Pollution Dispersion? A CFD Study, Transactions – 2020, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  2. Sjinthan R., Weerasinghe K.A.B, Gamage J.C.P.H., (2020), Experimental investigation on torsional behaviour of carbon fibre reinforced polymer strengthened concrete beams curved in horizontal plane, Annual Sessions, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  3. Weerasuriya A.U., Weerasinghe K.A.B., Ishani Dias., (2018) Road Vehicle Instabilities in High Winds in Sri Lanka, Transactions – 2018, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  4. Weerasuriya A.U., Weerasinghe K.A.B., (2017) Growing Colombo: Some Concerns from Wind Engineering Point of View, Transactions – 2017, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 1 – Part B, pp 81-88.
  5. Madujith Sagara, Weerasinghe K.A.B., Kasun Nandapala (2017), Impact of Aligning Three or More Openings in a Dwelling, An Engineering Perception Using Fluid Dynamic, Kotalawala Defence University International Research Symposium (KDUIRC 2017).
  6. Madujith Sagara, Weerasinghe K.A.B., Kasun Nandapala (2017), Contemporary and Comparative Study on Customs and Beliefs in Building Construction, Proceedings - International Conference on Multi-Disciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Sri Lanka.
  7. Weerasinghe K.A.B, L.L. Ekanayake, (2014), Factors influencing the development of Sri Lanka construction industry: Local contractors’ perspective, International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices, for Sustainable Development(ACEPS), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  8. Ekanayake L.L, Weerasinghe K.A.B, (2012), Developing Sri Lankan construction industry: Enablers and Barriers, International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices, for Sustainable Development (ACEPS), Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  9. De Silva P.C.P, Bandara R.M.P.N.S, Weerasinghe K.A.B, (2012), An Equation to Estimate the Demand for Intra-City Travel: A case Study in Moratuwa City Area, The Multi-Faceted Nature of Research in 21st Century, Multidisciplinary Symposium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  10. Nanayakkara A.G.D.T.N., Weerasinghe K.A.B., (2024), Thermal Satisfaction of Students in Indoor Spaces at Acadamic Institutions, International Conference on Technology Innovation and Digitalization Accompanying Creativity, National School of Business Management, Pitipana, Homagama, Sri Lanka.

Qualifications

PhD (Structural Engineering), (UoM/QUT)

BSc (Hons) (Civil Engineering) (UoM)

CTHE (Colombo)

Memberships

Associate Member: Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

Associate Member: Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanaka (SSESL)