- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
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Contact information
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Design of Concrete Structures II -Undergraduate -2015
Bridge Engineering -Undergraduate -2015
Advanced Structural Analysis -Postgraduate -2015
Computer Analysis of Structures -Postgraduate -2014
Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures -Postgraduate -2014
Research Activities
Application of prestressed concrete, Assessment of existing structures like buildings, bridges and towers, Application of plasticity theory, Alternative materials
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Peradeniya ,1999
PhD, Cambridge University ,2004
Career
Honours and Awards
Senate Research Award 2013 (Received )
Joint Recipient of the Raghu Chandrakeerthy Gold Medal for the best paper at the Annual Sessions of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka 2014 (Received 2014)
Joint Recipient of Howard medal awarded for the best paper published in the Institution of Civil Engineers (U.K) Journal "Buildings and Structures" in the year 2004 (Received 2005)
Developing World Education Fund Cambridge Scholarship for Sri- Lanka (From Cambridge Commonwealth Trust) (Received 2000)
C A Hewavitharana prize for best performance in Engineering (Received 2000)
Ceylon development prize for best performance in Civil Engineering (Received 2000)
H B De Silva prize for Surveying (Received 2000)
University Scholarship for best performance (Received 2000)
E O E Pereira prize for best performance (Received 1999)
Mahapola Higher Education [Merit] scholarship (Received 1995)
Gold medal in Hinduism exam, held island-wide by Saivaparipalana Sabai (Received 1990)
Publications*
G Kajavaran and K Baskaran,".Feasibility study on using cement fibre boards supported on cold formed steel sections for flooring.",Annual Sessions 2024, SOCIETY OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA,Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo,2024,81-87
K.W.D. Thejani; K. Baskaran,".Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Cement Types in various Concrete Grades.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2024,University of Moratuwa,2024,354 - 359
W.G.A.S. Walpitagama; K. Baskaran,".Investigating the effect of W/C ratio in producing Cement Blocks using BA from Waste to Energy Plant.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2024,University of Moratuwa,2024,460 - 465
T. W. M. C. Wanigasooriya; H. D. Hidallana-Gamage; K. Baskaran,".Development of a Finite Element Model of Glass Balustrade Under Soft Body Impact Test.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2024,University of Moratuwa,2024,682 - 687
S. Tharsan, K. Baskaran,".Study on Use of Bottom Ash from Waste to Energy Plant in Manufacturing Cement Blocks.",Mercon 2023,University of Moratuwa,2023,235 - 239
S. Tharsan, K. Baskaran,".Study on the Utilization of Waste to Energy Plant Bottom Ash in Cement Block Production.",SOCIETY OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA - ANNUAL SESSIONS 2023,Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo,2023,20-24
K.A.B.P. Kuruppu, K. Baskaran,".Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Mode Shapes for Non-Homogeneous Structural Elements: Based on First Principles.",SOCIETY OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, SRI LANKA - ANNUAL SESSIONS 2023,Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo,2023,32-36
W.L.A. Chathuri Madhushani, H.D. Hidallana-Gamage, K. Baskaran,".Investigation of the Feasibility of Prestressed Concrete (PC) over Conventional Reinforced Concrete (RC) in Water Retaining Structures.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,1-6
K. A. B. P. Kuruppu; M. Nanthakumar; K. Baskaran,".Study on Honeycombs in Structural Concrete Elements.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,1-6
T. V. D. V. K. Vitharana and K. Baskaran,,".Study on concrete-filled double-skin circular steel tubes under axial compression.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2022,1-6
Dilukshan Sritharan, K. Baskaran, J.R.U.C. Jayakody,".Study on use of Bottom ash in manufacturing Cement Blocks.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2021,University of Moratuwa,2021,392-396
A. G. H. A. D. Aluthwaththa, K. Baskaran,".Comparative Study of Design Inputs of Overhead Transmission Line Towers.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2021,University of Moratuwa,2021,397-402
Lakshitha Senevirathne, K. Baskaran,".Comparative Study on Protective Measures against Spalling Slab Concrete .",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2021,University of Moratuwa,2021,386-391
Maheswaran Parasuram, K. Baskaran,".Study on bamboo and steel as hybrid reinforcement for concrete slab.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2020,University of Moratuwa,2020,13-18
P.B.M.R Bogahawaththa, K.P. Madhuranga, K. Baskaran, Hidallana Gamage H.D.,".Study on concrete filled steel circular and square tubes.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2020,University of Moratuwa,2020,42-47
K. Baskaran, J.R.U.C. Jayakody, M.A.R. Sandaruwan,".Study on strength and durability of cellular cement - fly ash blocks.",Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon) 2019,University of Moratuwa,2019,31-35
D.K.P.A. Kumari, S.I. Amath, W.P.R. Indrajith, K. Baskaran,".Comparative study on conventional wall type abutment and spill through abutments in expressway bridges in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions of IESL, 2019,Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2019,563-569
W.P.R. Indrajith, K. Baskaran,".A defect based condition assessment method for highway bridges in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions of Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka, 2019,Colombo,2019,43-51
K. Baskaran, S.S.L.D. Chinthaka,".Optimization of box culverts.",Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2018,67-74
W.P.R. Indrajith, K. Baskaran,".A comprehensive bridge inspection system for highway bridges in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2018,85-92
K. Baskaran, R.M.B. Prasad,".Investigation on concrete fins as blast resistors in buildings.",Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2018,195-201
K. Baskaran, A.L.A. Dilrukshi,".Investigation of structural defects in government hospital buildings in Sri Lanka.",Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2018,211-219
K. Baskaran, A. Gopikrishna, P. Thiruvarankan,".Study on filler slab construction.",Annual Sessions, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka,2017,59-66
K.A.B.P Kuruppu, K.Baskaran,".Study on building envelope materials and thermal comfort.",Annual Sessions, Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2017,83-89
B.D Dhananjaya, K.Baskaran,".Effective Use of Timber with Respect to Box and Spaced Columns.",SSE Annual Sessions - 2016,Cinnamon Grand Hotel-Colombo,2016,14-18
K.V. Dedigamuwa, K.Baskaran,".Evaluative Study on Defects of Hospital Buildings.",SSE Annual Sessions - 2016,Cinnamon Grand Hotel-Colombo,2016,65-71
T.N.B.Ekanayake, K.Baskaran,".Study on Materials for Building Envelope Considering Energy.",Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2016,Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa,2016,45-48
J.A.D.H. Shyamal, T.W.M.C. Wanigasooriya, K. Baskaran,".Study on protective measures to ensure durability of reinforcement bars in projects done in stages.",Modulus,Vol.34, No. 01,2024
T.W.M.C. Wanigasooriya, W.G.D.R. Wathshala, K. Baskaran,".Controlling lateral deformations in pretensioned precast elements.",MODULUS,Vol.33 No. 04,2023
K. A. B. P. Kuruppu and K. Baskaran,".Root Cause Analysis and Preventive Guidelines for Mitigating Honeycombs in Structural Concrete Elements: A Field Survey-based Study.",Modulus,Volume 33, Issue No 02,2023
Baskaran. K., Mallikarachchi H.E.,".Feasibility of using palmyrah strips as reinforcing materials in cost effective houses.",Journal of Construction Engineering,,2014
Baskaran, K., Kesawan, S., Kulathunga, D.D.C.D., Samarakoon, H.M.D.H., ,".Spiral Reinforcement as shear resistors, Engineer, Journal of the Institution of Engineers.",Engineer,XXXXIII,2011
K.Baskaran,".Irregular flat slabs designed according to the Structural Membrane Approach.",Magazine of Concrete Research,60,2008
Baskaran, K., Morley, C.T.,".Strength assessment of flat slabs on non-rectangular column grid.",Magazine of Concrete Research,,2007
Baskaran, K., S. Sivanerupan,".Strength Assessment of Structural Elements.",Engineer,XXXX,2007
Baskaran, K., Morley, C.T.,".Using yield line theory for interior panels of slabs.",Structures and Buildings,156,2004
Baskaran, K., Morley, C.T.,".A new approach to test reinforced concrete flat slabs.",Magazine of Concrete Research,MC 56,2004
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