Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia
International Exchange Symposium
September 12-18, 2009, Sri Lanka
Saitama University, Japan (SU)
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (UOR)
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (UoM)
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (UoP)
Steering Committee
Prof. Norio Tanaka (SU), Prof. Yasushi Sasaki (SU), Assoc. Prof. Ken Kawamoto (SU), Asst.
Prof. Shingo Asamoto (SU), Asst. Prof. Junji Yagisawa (SU), Prof. S.M.A. Nanayakkara (UoM),
Prof. S.B. Weerakoon (UoP), Prof. KDW Nandalal (UoP), Dr. A. M.N. Alagiyawanna(UoR),
Dr. K.S. Wanniarachchi(UoR), Dr. G.H.M.J. Subashi(UoR), Dr. Sudhira De Silva(UoR),
Dr. M.I.M. Mowjood (UoP), Dr. Jagath Manatunge (UoM), Dr. Gemunu Herath (UoP), Dr.
Udeni Nawagamuwa (UoM), Dr. Saman Samarawicrama (UoM)
Advisory Staff
Prof. Hiroshi Mutsuyoshi (SU)
Prof. AMN Alagiyawanna (UoR)
Prof. Ananda Jayawardane (UoM)
Prof. SBS Abayakoon (UoP)
List of Participants from Saitama University
Faculties
Prof. Norio Tanaka
Prof. Yasushi Sasaki
Assoc. Prof. Ken Kawamoto
Asst. Prof. Shingo Asamoto
Asst. Prof. Junji Yagisawa
Graduate students
Mr. Yuichi Sugimoto, Mr. Masahiro Toriu,
Mr. Masakazu Abe, Mr. Shunsuke Komaba,
Mr. Masaki Imabayashi, Mr. Yu Kikuji,
Mr. Akitoshi Satsuma, Mr. Hiroshi Takenaka
Schedule in Sri Lanka
Date
12-Sep
13-Sep
14-Sep
15-Sep
16-Sep
17-Sep
18-Sep
Prof. Sasaki, Asst. Prof. Asamoto and Graduate students
Prof. Tanaka, Assoc. Prof. Kawamoto and Asst. Prof Yagisawa
Arrival – Airport hotel
Travel to University of Ruhuna
Symposium @University of Ruhuna
Symposium @ University of Ruhuna
Travel to University of Moratuwa
Travel to University of Moratuwa
Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium
@ University of Moratuwa
@ University of Peradeniya
Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium
@ University of Moratuwa ‐ Departure
@ University of Peradeniya ‐ Departure
Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia
International Exchange Symposium – 2009 September 14-15, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Saitama University, Japan (SU), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (UoM),University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (UoP) and University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka,(UoR) Monday, September 14, 2009
8:00 hrs
Registration
Conference Welcome – Seminar Room
9:00 hrs
Inauguration – Lighting of Traditional Oil Lamp
9:10 hrs
Welcome Address by
Dr. A. M. N. Alagiyawanna
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna
9:20 hrs
Address by Chief Guest
Prof. A. L. S. Mendis
Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna
9:30 hrs
Address by Guest of Honour
Introduction to ICGP program and International Exchange of Research for Sustainable
Development
Prof. Nori Tanaka
Professor, Saitama University, Japan
9:40 hrs
Address by Prof. K. D. W. Nandalal
“Civil Engineering Degree at Peradeniya: Recent Changes”
Head, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
9:50 hrs
Brief on Student Exchange Program
Developments in International Exchange between Saitama University and Future,
Dr. Jagath Manatunge, Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
10:00 hrs
Vote of thanks - University of Ruhuna
10:05 hrs
National Anthem
10:10-10:30 hrs
Refreshment
Session A : Keynote Speech and Plenary Lectures– Seminar Room
Chairperson: Dr. Jagath Manatunge (UoM) and Dr. M. I. M Mowjood (UoP)
10:30 hrs A1
Keynote speech (I)
VEGETATION ENGINEERING FOR MITIGATING DISASTERS IN COAST OR RIVER
Prof. Norio Tanaka,Saitama University, Japan
11:00 hrs A2
Plenary Lecture (I)
SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES OF GROUNDWATER USE IN THE ASIAN REGION
Dr. Gemunu Herath, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
11:15 hrs A3
Plenary Lecture (II)
DIFFERENCE OF WASH-OUT CONDITION OF PLANTS DUE TO FLOODS WITH
RESPECT TO THE VEGETATED LOCATION ON GRAVEL-BED BARS
Dr. Junji Yagisawa, Saitama University Japan
11:30 hrs A4
Plenary Lecture (III)
SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT – HINDRANCE TO
DEVELOPMENT OR CHALLENGE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Dr. Harsha Sooriyarachchi, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
12:00 – 13:30 hrs
Lunch
Session B : Plenary Lectures and Presentations– Seminar Room
Chairperson: Prof. Yasushi Sasaki (SU) and Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe (UoP)
13:30 hrs B1
Plenary Lecture (IV)
INVESTIGATION INTO SHRINKAGE BEHAVIOR OF MORTAR WITH BLASTFURNACE SLAG BASED ON MICROMECHANICS
Asst. Prof. Shingo Asamoto, Saitama University Japan
13:45 hrs B2
Plenary Lecture (V)
CLIMATE CHANGE CONCERNS FOR PLANNING DEVELOPMENTS IN COASTAL
AREAS
Dr. Uditha Ratnayake, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
14:00 hrs B3
Presentation #1
FLOOD PLAIN RESIDENTS’ PREFERENCES FOR NON-STRUCTURAL FLOOD
ALLEVIATION MEASURES IN THE KALU-GANGA RIVER, RATNAPURA, SRI LANKA
H. K. Nandalal, U.R. Ratnayake
14:15 hrs B4
Presentation #2
THE USE OF COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO ASSESS THE LAND
AND WATER PRODUCTIVITY IN LARGE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS – AN ANALYSIS
FOR MAHAWELI SYSTEM H, SRI LANKA
Shiromi Himalika Dissanayaka, Nandani Dhammika Kumari Dayawansa and
Pushpakumara Siriwardena
14:30 hrs B5
Presentation #3
LOCAL ADAPTATION OF COASTAL FOREST ON THE EFFECT OF TSUNAMI
REDUCTION, THE CASE STUDY AROUND SENDAI AIRPORT, JAPAN
Masaki Imabayashi, Norio Tanaka and Kenji Harada
14:45 hrs B6
Presentation #4
DRAG COEFFICIENT OF A REAL TREE TRUNK AT HIGH REYNOLDS NUMBERS
Hiroshi Takenaka, Norio Tanaka and Junji Yagisawa
15:00 – 15:15 hrs
Tea Break
Session C : Plenary Lectures and Presentations– Seminar Room
Chairperson: Associate Prof. Ken Kawamoto (SU) and Dr. Shameen Jinadasa (UoP)
15:15 hrs C1
Plenary Lecture (VI)
TODAY AND FUTURE OF BIO-SHIELD
Prof. Yasushi Sasaki, Saitama University, Japan
15:30 hrs C2
Plenary Lecture (VII)
POSSIBILITIES OF IMPROVING THREE WHEELER SERVICE AS A PASSENGER
TRANSPORT MODE
Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
15:45 hrs C3
Presentation #5
NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS FOR NITROGEN DYNAMICS IN A SOIL COLUMN WITH
RECLAIMED WATER
Wasanthi N.M.S, Dayanthi W.K.C.N, ChinthakaT.D.K and Indunil W.G.S
16:00 hrs C4
Presentation #6
IN-SITU AND LABORATORY PERMEABILITY MEASUREMENTS FOR SOILS WITH
DIFFERENT SOIL STRUCTURES
Yuichi Sugimoto, Shoichiro Hamamoto, Ken Kawamoto, and Toshiko Komatsu
16:15 hrs C5
Presentation #7
EFFECT OF COVER SOIL COMPACTION AND MOISTURE CONTENT ON GAS
TRANSPORT AND WATER RETENTION IN; MAHARAGAMA LANDFILL SITE
Ranasinghe R.H.K, Nawagamuwa U.P, Kawamoto K.
16:30 hrs C6
Presentation #8
EFFECT OF SOIL COMAPCTION ON GAS TRANSPORT PARAMETERS FOR
LANDFILL FINAL COVER SOILS
Praneeth Wickramarachchi, Shoichiro Hamamoto, Ken Kawamoto, Toshiko Komatsu,
Per Moldrup
16:45 hrs C7
Presentation #9
UTILIZATION OF QUARRY DUST TO IMPROVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
SOILS IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Sumedha Jayasinghe and Nadeej Hansaraj Priyankara
17:00 hrs C8
Presentation #10
THERMAL COMFORT LEVELS FOR OCCUPANTS IN DOMESTICS: ASSESSMENTS
THROUGH OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE APPROACH
Wasantha P.L.P, Subashi G.H.M.J, Jayasuriya J.P.B and Kandage J.D
17:15 hrs C9
Presentation #11
A STUDY ON COST RECOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FARES STRUCTURE
FOR THE THREE WHEELERS IN GALLE DISTRICT
K.K.G.I. Chandrasena, G.Y.A.N. Basnayake, B.W.D.C. Indrajith, W.G. Besil and I.M.S.
Sathyaprasad
17:30 hrs C10 Presentation #12
IMPACT OF RIVERBED ELEVATION CHANGE ON THRESHOLD MOMENT AND
SHEAR STRESS FOR WASHING OUT TREES IN A RIVER
Yu Kikuji, Junji Yagisawa and Norio Tanaka
15:45 hrs
Closing Day I
International Exchange Symposium Day 2
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Session D : Keynote Speech Plenary Lectures and Presentations – Seminar Room
Chairperson: Asst. Prof. Shingo Asamoto (SU) and Dr. Harsha Sooriyarachchi (UoR)
8:30 hrs D1
Keynote speech II
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT AT WASTE DISPOSAL LANDFILL SITE:
EMERGING SOIL PHYSICAL PROCESSES AND PROPERTIES
Assoc. Prof. Ken Kawamoto, Saitama University Japan
9:00 hrs D2
Plenary Lecture (VIII)
SELF COMPACTING CONCRETE
Prof. Anura Nanayakkara, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
9:15 hrs D3
Plenary Lecture (IX)
IMPACTS OF HYDROLOGICAL CHANGES ON RESOURCE USERS OF SOME
LAGOONS IN SOUTHERN SRI LANKA
Dr. Tilak Gamage, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
9:30 hrs D4
Presentation #13
INVESTIGATION OF CURRENT CONDITION STATE OF BRIDGES IN GALLE
DISTRICT BY SIMPLE EVALUATION METHOD
Chandana Nawarathna and Sudhira De Silva
9:45 hrs D5
Presentation #14
DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF COCONUT
EXTRUSION SECTIONS
G.B.Sakura, W.M.P.Kumara, H.R.A.D.Ishara and H.Sooriyaarachchi
10:00 – 10:15 hrs
COIR
FRP
Refreshment
Session E : Plenary Lectures and Presentations– Seminar Room
Chairperson: Prof. Cyril Kariyawasam (UoR) and Dr. K. S. Wanniarachchi (UoR)
10:15 hrs E1
Plenary Lecture (X)
DESIGNING AND RETROFITTING OF INFRASTRUCTURE AGAINST DISASTERS
Dr. P. B. R. Dissanayake, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
10:30 hrs E2
Plenary Lecture (XI)
FASTER AND BOUNCIER CRICKET PITCHES USING LOCALLY AVAILABLE CLAYS
Dr. Udeni Nawagamuwa, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
10:45 hrs E3
Presentation #15
IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF UNIT OPERATIONS OF WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS WHERE IRRIGATION TANKS ARE USED AS THE SOURCE
Dilini Prayomi Hapuarachchi, and Niranjanie Ratnayake, Jagath M.A.Manatunge,
Pathmalal M. Manage
11:00 hrs E4
Presentation #16
PRE AND POST ANOXIC DENITRIFICATION ON NITROGEN REMOVAL IN WETLAND
SYSTEMS USING SUBMERGED AND FLOATING MACROPHYTES
B. G. N. Sewwandi, S. K. Weragoda, M. I. M. Mowjood, Norio Tanaka and S. Sasikala
11:15 hrs E5
Presentation #17
SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF RC MEMBERS WITH BOND-CONTROLLED
REINFORCEMENT
Shunsuke Komaba, Tomoyasu Kanahara and Takeshi Maki
11:30 hrs E6
Presentation #18
SEISMIC DAMAGE ASSESSMENT OF RC COLUMNS IN TERMS OF DIAGONAL
CRACKS
Masahiro Toriu and Takeshi Maki
11:45 hrs E7
Presentation #19
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF MODEL BUILDINGS WITH EXTENSIVE GREEN
ROOF SYSTEMS
J.J Abesekara, G.H.M.J Subashi , G.H.A.C Silva K.P.A Nishadi and L.V. Sanjeewa
12:00 – 13:30 hrs
Lunch
Session F : Plenary Lectures and Presentations – Seminar Room
Chairperson: Dr. Nadeej Priyankara (UoR) and Dr. Udeni Nawagamuwa (UoM)
13:30 hrs F1
Plenary Lecture (XII)
[Title]
Prof. Saman Samarawickrama, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
13:45 hrs F2
Plenary Lecture (XIII)
TSUNAMI HAZARDS: IMPACT MITIGATION BY BIO SHIELDS
Mr. Harsha Rathnasooriya, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
14:00 hrs F3
Presentation #20
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACTS ON THE COASTAL ZONE OF SRI LANKA
Isuru Wijayawardane, Harsha Ratnasooriya and Saman Samarawickrama
14:15 hrs F4
Presentation #21
DRAG AND SHELTERING CHARACTERISTICS OF CLUMP-TYPE VEGETATION
Akitoshi Satsuma, Norio Tanaka and Junji Yagisawa
14:30 hrs F5
Presentation #22
INFLUENCE OF PIER STRENGTHENING ON FOUNDATION RESPONSE OF RC
BRIDGE PIERS SUBJECTED TO STRONG GROUND MOTION
Masakazu Abe and Hiroshi Mutsuyoshi
14:45 hrs F6
Presentation #23
FLOW THROUGH VEGETATION: STEADY FLOW RESISTANCE
Harsha Ratnasooriya, Chathura Manawasekara, Saman Samarawickrama and Norio
Tanaka
15:00 hrs F7
Presentation #24
COASTAL CONSTRUCTIONS AND SHORELINE RESPONSE
Janaka Bamunawala, Harsha Ratnasooriya and Saman Samarawickrama
15:15 hrs F8
Presentation #25
NUMERICAL MODELING OF STEADY FLOW THROUGH VEGETATION
Kithsiri Nandasena, Norio Tanaka, Chathura Manawasekara and Harsha Ratnasooriya
15:30 – 15:45 hrs
16:00 hrs
17:30 hrs
Tea Break
Group Discussion – Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering and future collaborative
research works
Laboratory visit by students
At the Building of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Departure
Organized by
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Saitama University
255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama shi,
Saitama 338-8570, JAPAN
http://www.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp/
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,
SRI LANKA
http://www.civil.pdn.ac.lk/
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Moratuwa,
Katubedda,
Moratuwa, SRI LANKA
http://www.civil.mrt.ac.lk/
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ruhuna,
Galle, SRI LANKA
http://www.eng.ruh.ac.lk/cee/index.html
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Monday, September 14 2009 at University of Ruhuna
1st day of International Exchange Symposium
ルフナ大学
オープニングセレモニーの様子
田中教授によるICGPプログラムの説明
ルフナ大学学長・工学部長・建設工学科長との会談
オープニングセレモニーの様子
(埼玉大学，ルフナ大学，モラトゥア大学，
ペラデニヤ大学の主要メンバー）
ルフナ大学工学部長によるWelcome Address
田中教授による Keynote Speech
浅本助教による Plenary Lecture
大学院生による研究発表
大学院生による研究発表
佐々木教授による Plenary Lecture
八木澤助教による Plenary Lecture
大学院生による研究発表
大学院生による研究発表
Tuesday, September 15 2009 at University of Ruhuna
2nd day of International Exchange Symposium
川本准教授による Keynote speech
大学院生による研究発表
大学院生による研究発表
大学院生による研究発表
大学院生による研究発表
スリランカ研究者と議論する田中教授
大学院生による研究室見学(1)
大学院生による研究室見学(3)
大学院生による研究室見学(2)
大学院生による研究室見学(4)
Farewell partyでの交流
大学院生による研究室見学(5)
Wednesday, September 16 2009 at University of Moratuwa,
Discussion about collaborative researches
モラトゥア大学工学部長・教員との会議
モラトゥア大学共同研究打合せ後の集合写真
Thursday, September 17 2009 at University of Peradeniya,
Discussion about collaborative researches
ペラデニヤ大学工学部長と田中教授
ペラデニヤ大学工学部長との打合せ後の集合写真
Thursday, September 17 2009 at University of Moratuwa,
Discussion about collaborative researches
浅本助教による講義
大学院生によるモラトゥア大学学生との議論(1)
佐々木教授による講義
大学院生によるモラトゥア大学学生との議論(2)