Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor

Completion Year

Ranasinghe A.K.R.N.

Integration of radar and optical remote sensing for landslide investigation - case study of Koslanda area in Sri Lanka

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2018

M.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor

Completion Year

Rajeevkaran P.

Influence of matric suction on pull-out resistance of soil nails

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2019

Amarasinghe M.P.

A Study on improvement of unsuitable soils for road construction using lime and fly ash

Dr. LIN De Silva

2019

Bandara A.M.D.C.

Development of a sensor system to investigate the arching action of soil

Dr. LIN De Silva

2019

Perera W.S.U.

Development of fast and bouncy cricket pitches in Sri Lanka

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa

2017

Sanjei C.

A study on the bearing capacity of shallow foundations on Geosynthetic Reinforced sand

Dr. LIN De Silva

2017

Premkumar S.

Development of a Risk Assessment Framework for Safety

Evaluation of Earthen Dams in Sri Lanka

Dr. LIN De Silva

2012

Ranasinghe R.H.K. (Mrs.)

Effect of compaction and moisture content on gas transport and water retention in landfill cover soil: Maharagama landfill as a case study

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa

2009

Rateanam K.

Finite element modelling of Highway embankments over soft sub soil conditions

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2006

Madurapperuma M.A.K.M.

Numerical Implementation of a constitutive model for soil creep

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2005

Muhunthan A.

Use of lightweight fill materials in construction of road embankments on soft peaty clay

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2004

Sagarika D. K. N. S. (Mrs.)

Modelling the field application of electro-osmotic consolidation to improve engineering properties of soft peaty clays

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2004

Kugan R.

Peaty clay improvement with prefabricated vertical drains

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2004

Rathnasiri R. M.

Application of unsaturated shear strength properties in slope stability analysis

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2003

Mettananda D.C.A.

Assessment of Slope Stability and Stabilization Techniques though Probabilistic Approach

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2002

Abeysinghe R. M.

PDA Test as a method of pile testing for bored and cast in-situ R.C. piles end bearing on rock

Prof. HS Thilakasiri and Prof. BL Tennakoon

2002

Ratnajothy T. (Mrs.)

Matric suction characteristics of unsaturated residual soils of Sri Lanka

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2001

Weerasinghe K. M. (Mrs.)

Application of fuzzy sets and other statistical techniques in landslide hazard zonation mapping

Prof. M. Gunaratne, Dr. H.G.P.A. Ratnaweera, Prof. UGA Puswewala and Mr. NSMI Arambepola

2001

M.Eng. in Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor

Batch

Jayasinghe J.M.S.T.W.

Correlation between point load strength index and uniaxial compressive strength for hard crystalline rock

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2016/2017

Silva H.A.M.

Comparison between empirical, numerical, and practical compression capacity of rock socketed bored and cast in-situ pile: A case study

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2016/2017

De Mel W. D. M.

Systematic Approach to Integrated Mine Bench Optimization in Soil and Rock of Sri Lankan Open Pit Mines

Prof. U. G. A. Puswewala

2016/2017

Diyes G. H. I. (Ms.)

Study on the Effects of Rock Properties on the Behaviour of Rock Socketed Bored and Cast In Situ Piles

Prof. HS Thilakasiri and Dr. LIN De Silva

2016/2017

Jayakody S.H.S.

Determination of Shear strength Properties of Waste Material in Meethotamulla Waste fill Site Using Large Scale Direct Shear Apparatus

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2016/2017

Kankanamge L. U. M.

Effectiveness of subsurface drainage and vegetation in enhancing the slope stability: A comparative case history on Buadulusirigama Landslide

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2016/2017

Kodithuwakku T. H.

Low strain pile integrity testing for rock socketed bored piles in Sri Lanka

Prof. HS Thilakasiri and Dr. LIN De Silva

2016/2017

Lakruwan S. O. A. D. M.

Enhancement of the stability at the site of an ancient landslide in a road cutting with drainage and reinforcement - case history at Ginigathhena

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2016/2017

Maduwanthy P. (Mrs.)

Investigation on the equivalent modulus of subgrade reaction of layered soil

Prof. HS Thilakasiri and Dr. LIN De Silva

2016/2017

Samarasinghe A. I.

Application of dynamic and vibro compaction methods for densification of granular fill in reclaimed land in Sri Lanka

Dr. LIN De Silva

2016/2017

Chrishanthi J. A. C.  (Mrs.)

Possible use of bottom ash in embankment construction

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2013/2014

Gunasena U. P. P.

Optimization of uplift capacity of transmission tower foundations

Prof. HSThilakasiri

2013/2014

Idirimanna I. A. N. D. (Mrs.)

Back analysis of slope failure at Walipanna, southern expressway

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2013/2014

Vasanthan N.

Establishment of fundamental characteristics of some unsaturated Sri Lankan residual soils

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2013/2014

Senarathne D. E. N.

Study on the effect of dredging on existing sheet pile retaining structures

Dr. LIN De Silva

2013/2014

Sanjeewa K. W. D.

Utilization of building debris as aggregates in stone column construction in Sri Lanka

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa

2013/2014

Dias D. R. S.

Investigation of the Pile Capacity Using High Strain Dynamic Method

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2011/2012

Fernando R. M. S.

Improvement of secondary consolidation characteristics of peaty clay by preconsolidation

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2011/2012

Hewagama S. K.

Evaluation of Remediation of Usgala Siyabalangamuwa Dam through Risk Assessment Techniques

Dr. LIN De Silva

2011/2012

Ranjan Kumara W. E. P.

Study of pullout resistance of soil nails in tropical residual soil

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2011/2012

Nawarathna T. H. K.

Estimation of the stability of embankment slopes using field monitoring data

Dr. LIN De Silva

2011/2012

Pirashanthy S.

Study on utilization of building debris in road construction in northern province of Sri Lanka

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa

2011/2012

Wijayawardhana H. M. J. T.  (Mrs.)

A study on most suitable slurry cutoff wall material to mitigate seepage in Vendrasan dam, Trincomalee

Dr. LIN De Silva

2011/2012

Amarakoon G. G. N. N.

Investigation of two-dimensional interaction between piles due to pile driving action

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2009/2010

Atapattu C.

Densification of hydraulic sand fill by vibro hammer and quality control by cone penetration test: a case study

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2009/2010

Dilrukshi R. A. N.

Predicting Los Angeles abrasion of rocks in Sri Lanka from some physical and mechanical properties of rock

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2009/2010

Herath H. M. C. D.

Study on the causal factors for rapid rock weathering and stability of the Samanalawewadam: a case study

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa and Dr. AMKB Abesinghe

2009/2010

Jayamali K. V. S. D.

Development of empirical correlations between California bearing ratio (CBR) and soil index properties.

Dr. UP Nawagamuwa

2009/2010

Kumarasiri H. C.

Liquefaction potential in Sri Lanka-preparing a liquefaction hazard map using geotechnical investigation data

Dr. LIN De Silva and Prof. SBS Abayakoon

2009/2010

Madanayake T. A.

A study on ground vibration due to rock blasting at metal quarry: a case study

Dr. LIN De Silva

2009/2010

Nilminie W.N.R.P. (Ms.)

Finite element modelling of deformation characteristics of soft soils in Colombo OCH Project

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2009/2010

Ramachandran T.

Study of carrying capacity by rock socketed region of bored cast in-situ piles

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2009/2010

Ariyarathna P. R. C.

Identification of Peaty Clay Using CPTu and Application of Vacuum Consolidation for Improvement

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2006/2007

Maduranga H. R.

Numerical modelling of effect of underground cavities on foundations

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2006/2007

Saputhantiri D. R.

Improvement of peaty clays by deep mixing and preloading

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2006/2007

Thavasuthan T.

Behaviour of Sri Lankan peaty soils under surcharging and vacuum loading

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2006/2007

M.Eng. in Foundation Engineering

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor

Batch

Bawa M.T.A.

Numerical modelling of axially loaded piles in layered medium

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2002/2003

Hapangama M. T. C. P. (Mrs.)

Application of unsaturated shear strength properties in slope stability analysis

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2002/2003

Kodagoda S. S. I.

Numerical modelling of rock socketed piles

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2002/2003

Madunishanthi K.A. (Ms.)

Construction of a factory building with ground improvement by preloading

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2002/2003

Priyantha S. M.

Extrapolation of plate load test results to foundations on sand

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2002/2003

Jayaweera M. S. R.

Capacity estimation of piles using dynamic methods

Prof. HS Thilakasiri

2002/2003

Sarojini W. A. S. (Mrs.)

Improvement of Sri Lankan peaty clays by deep mixing and electro-osmosis

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2002/2003

Senarathne R.A.I. (Mrs.)

Identification and treatment of expansive soil in Sri Lanka

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2002/2003

Wijesinghe S.

Soil as a foundation material

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2002/2003

M.Eng. in Geotechnical Engineering

Name

Thesis Title

Supervisor

Batch

Jayakody N. J. (Mrs.)

Simulation of deep excavation using finite element method

Dr. TA Peiris

2000/2001

Karunawardena W. A.

Improvement of engineering properties of peat by preconsolidation: a comparison of field and laboratory test results

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2000/2001

Munasinghe W. G. S. (Miss.)

Methods for improvement of engineering properties of peat - a comparative study

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2000/2001

Rathnayake P. L. W. (Mrs.)

Probabilistic analysis of shallow translational slides

Prof. SAS Kulathilaka

2000/2001

Samaradivakara G. V. I.

Application of non-destructive methods for testing of index properties of gneissic rocks in large-scale geotechnical investigations

Prof. UGA Puswewala

2000/2001

Gunatilaka I. R. P.

Influence of linings on stress and deformation in rock around elliptical tunnels

Prof. UGA Puswewala

1997/1998

Hearth H. M. S. D. (Miss)

Use of Barden model for consolidation of Sri Lankan peaty soils

Prof. BL Tennakoon

1997/1998

Senevirathne H. M. U.

A Study on the effects of variation of elastic properties of asphalt concrete on the vertical stress distribution in layered road pavements

Prof. UGA Puswewala

1997/1998

PG Diploma in Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems

Name

Batch

Aluthgama A. A. D. C. R.

2013/2014

Amarasekara A. M. A. W.

2013/2014

Chamilani R. M. N. S.  (Mrs.)

2013/2014

S. D. W. Chandratilake

2013/2014

Dissanayake. D. M. N. C.

2013/2014

Ekanayaka E. M. A. G. P.

2013/2014

Gamlath G. A. U.

2013/2014

Gunasena W. M. T. L. (Mrs.)

2013/2014

Jayasinghe J. W. H. M. T.

2013/2014

Kahahengoda K M D N K (Mrs.)

2013/2014

Karunarathna E V D N D

2013/2014

Lakshman L. H. A.

2013/2014

Logeswaran J.

2013/2014

N. H. N. Madushanka

2013/2014

Perera M. S. R.

2013/2014

Piyasena D. D. P. S. K.

2013/2014

Senevirathna S. P. (Mrs.)

2013/2014

Sharmila K.  (Mrs.)

2013/2014

Silva R. D. V. K. (Mrs)

2013/2014

Mr. W. M. A. D. Wanasundara

2013/2014

Wijekoon W. A. A. D.

2013/2014

Kumari M. A. D. N. (Mrs.)

2013/2014

Bandara J. M. S. I.

2011/2012

Fonseka W. H. S.

2011/2012

Gunaratna C. S. K.

2011/2012

Musajith U. K. M.

2011/2012

Pallegama L. N.

2011/2012

Peiris K. N. S.

2011/2012

Rathnasiri L. M. W.

2011/2012

Sandaruwan W. A. D. N.

2011/2012

Thilakarathne H. C. J

2011/2012

Weddikkarage S. N. M.

2011/2012

Danushaka P. D. L.

2009/2010

Dharmarathna P. D.

2009/2010

Gamage S. L. H.

2009/2010

Gunarathna K. N. P.

2009/2010

Karunakalage S. N. (Ms.)

2009/2010

Perera R. S. L.

2009/2010

Vickneswaran S.

2009/2010

Weerasooriya U. K.

2009/2010

Wickrama M. A. D. M. G.

2009/2010

Chaminda Kumara S. A.

2006/2007

Ekanayake E. M. S. S.

2006/2007

Goonatilleke A. L. W.

2006/2007

Jayasundara A. J. M. W. U. K.

2006/2007

Karunarathne R. W. C. P.

2006/2007

Kumara H. M. T. N.

2006/2007

Madawalagama S. M.

2006/2007

Ranathunga R. A. A. V. K.

2006/2007

Ranwatta S. S.

2006/2007

M. Satyakumar

2006/2007

PG Diploma in Foundation Engineering

Name

Batch

Premaratne B.D.H.

2002/2003

Ravichandran S.

2002/2003

Siddiek F. N. M. (Miss.)

2002/2003

Silva G. J. B. (Mrs.)

2002/2003

Silva L. L.

2002/2003

Vandebona A. P.

2002/2003

Weeraratne S. R. (Miss.)

2002/2003

PG Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering

Name

Batch

Bandara W. A. A. W.

2000/2001

Dayananda K. G.

2000/2001

Dias M. P. U. S. (Mrs.)

2000/2001

Fernando B. P.

2000/2001

Gowripalan A. S.

2000/2001

Senaratne P. M. A. (Mrs.)

2000/2001

Bandara H. M. K. W.

1997/1998

Bandara R. G. N. D.

1997/1998

Hapuarachchi H. A. C. L.

1997/1998

Jayamanne J.

1997/1998

Karunagoda K. P. S. A.

1997/1998

Nandasena R. M.

1997/1998

Patkunarajah A. (Mrs.)

1997/1998

Rathnajothy T. (Mrs.)

1997/1998

Sarathchandra E. A. L.

1997/1998

Wickramasinghe P. P.

1997/1998

Ranasinghe A.

1997/1998

Wimalasiri N.

1997/1998