We have witnessed a tremendous increase in the use of structural steel in infrastructure globally in recent years. This trend has been reflected in Sri Lanka too. The studies on steel structures done by this group have focused on the optimum use of structural steel within the context of Sri Lanka. Specifically, truss type steel bridges in Sri Lanka, steel transmission towers, optimisation of hot rolled steel sections, member joints and rigidity of steel connections are few of the focus areas of our specialisation. The emphasis has been more on the dissemination of research and development done elsewhere rather than on fundamental studies on structural steel.
PUBLICATIONS
- R.L.P. Godakandage and M.T.P. Hettiarachchi, User-Friendly Design Guidelines for Extended End Plate Type Steel Joints between Columns and Beams, SSE Annual Sessions, August 2019.
- K.I.S.G. Premachandra and M.T.P. Hettiarachchi, Implications of Eurocode for Steel Portal Frames in Sri Lanka, SSE Annual Sessions, August 2019.
- P.B.M.R. Bogahawaththa, H.G.H Damruwan and K. Baskaran, “ Investigate an economical truss type steel bridge for Sri Lanka”, Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Civil Engineering Applications, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, July 2019.
- Hettiarachchi, M.T.P., Ganeshwaran, R. and Baskaran, K. Do steel transmission tower in Sri Lanka have an optimum base width?, SSE Annual Sessions. September 2014
- Ganadhiepan G, Baskaran K, “Comparative study on strengthening methods of steel towers”, Civil Engineering Research symposium 2014 (CERS 2014), University of Moratuwa, 2014.