- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Mechanics -Undergraduate -2021
Design of Masonry and Timber Structures -Undergraduate -2021
Construction Materials -Undergraduate -2021
Structures II -Undergraduate -2021
Design of Concrete Structures I -Undergraduate -2022
Staff Advisor, Civil Engineering Society - (2022 To 2023)
Staff Advisor, AIESEC at University of Moratuwa - (2022 To date)
Course Coordinator (Civil), MSc in Building Services Engineering - (2021 To date)
Senior Treasurer, Civil Engineering Society - (2023 To date)
Research Activities
Structural Fire Engineering
Concrete Technology
Modular Construction
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2015
Masters, University of Moratuwa ,2017
PhD, University of Melbourne ,2020
Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)(2015 To date)
Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka(2021 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS) and Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) (Received 2016)
Convocation award for the Most Outstanding Graduand of the Faculty of Engineering (Received 2015)
Gold Medal in Civil Engineering (Received 2015)
Malik-Jaan memorial award for the colorsman with the best 1st year academic performance (Received 2012)
Building and Structural Engineering Award (Received 2015)
Construction Engineering and Management Award (Received 2015)
Hydraulic Engineering Award (Received 2015)
Publications*
R. L. P. Godakandage, K. T. Q. Nguyen, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Kumari Gamage,".Hidden Dangers of Fire Safety in Modular Constructions.",Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment,Kandy,2024,517–536
Helani Kumarawadu, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Jude Shalitha Perera,".Using Machine Learning to Predict Fire Resistance of FRP Strengthened Concrete Beams.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2024,Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2024,
Dasuni Sembanayake, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Thushara Jayasinghe,".The Use of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Spalling in Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Linings.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2023,
Kalana Naveen, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Chamith Karannagodage, Miriam Kleinhenz,".Numerical Modeling of Char Layer Falling Off in Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2023,
Ishani Lankadhikara, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Shyanaka Rathnayaka,".Numerical Investigation on The Effect of Wind on Façade Fire Propagation of a High-rise Building in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2023,
R N De Zoyza T G P L Weerasinghe W P S Dias,".Influence of Cover and Reinforcement Densities on Spalling Behavior of Concrete Subjected to Fire Loading.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2022,39 - 45
G K U S Gunarathne T G P L Weerasinghe S M A Nanayakkara,".Numerical Investigation on the Effect of Wind on Façade Fire Propagation.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2022,53 - 59
P T Karunarathna S M A Nanayakkara T G P L Weerasinghe,".Service Life Prediction Under Chloride-Induced Corrosion Based on Rapid Chloride Penetration Test.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2022,3 - 8
H T D De Silva T G P L Weerasinghe S M A Nanayakkara,".Evaluation of the risk of early age thermal cracking in bored piles.",Annual Sessions of the Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka,Colombo,2022,17 - 23
R. A. D. M. Kahatapitiya T. A. Reckerman T. G. P. L. Weerasinghe I. R. A. Weerasekera W. J. B. S. Fernando P. Mendis,".Effects of Spandrel Heights on Leapfrog Effect in Tall Buildings.",Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2022,717-729
R L P Godakandage K Q T Nguyen T G P L Weerasinghe J C P H Gamage P Mendis,".Modular construction and acceptance by the society.",12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2021,
R A D M Kahatapitiya T G P L Weerasinghe I R A Weerasekara,".Investigation of fire behaviour of modern compartments in tall buildings.",12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2021,
N Athukorala M T R Jayasinghe T Ibell A Shea T G P L Weerasinghe,".Effect of thermal bridges on the energy performance of multi-storey houses constructed with EPS based lightweight concrete loadbearing wall panels.",12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management,Kandy, Sri Lanka,2021,
Rojini Kathiravel, Pasindu Weerasinghe, MTR Jayasinghe,".Hygrothermal performance of micro inhomogeneous insulation materials-EPS-based wall panel.",Journal of Building Engineering,92,2024
Helani Kumarawadu, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Jude Shalitha Perera,".Evaluating the Performance of Ensemble Machine Learning Algorithms Over Traditional Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting Fire Resistance in FRP Strengthened Concrete Beams.",Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering,24,2024
EMJC Ekanayake, K Gamage, Priyan Mendis, Pasindu Weerasinghe,".Revolution in Orthopedic Immobilization Materials: A Comprehensive Review.",Heliyon,9,2023
Rajeendra Godakandage, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Kumari Gamage, Hani Adnan, Kate Nguyen,".A Systematic Review on Cavity Fires in Buildings: Flame Spread Characteristics, Fire Risks, and Safety Measures.",Fire,7,2023
Pasindu Weerasinghe, Kate Nguyen, Priyan Mendis, Maurice Guerrieri,".Large-scale experiment on the behaviour of concrete flat slabs subjected to standard fire.",Journal of Building Engineering,30,2020
H Gamalath, TGPL Weerasinghe, S Nanayakkara,".Use of waste rubber granules for the production of concrete paving blocks.",Traffic,40,2017
Kate TQ Nguyen, Pasindu Weerasinghe, Priyan Mendis, Tuan Ngo,".Performance of modern building façades in fire: a comprehensive review.",Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering,16,2016