The School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Profile
Academic Qualifications
PhD University of Leeds, 1989 (Structural Engineering-Precast concrete bridge beams)
BSc Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 1984 (Civil Engineering)
Teaching Interests
Joined the School in September 2011 after working in UK construction industry for more than 5 years. Main involvements in teaching are in construction and structural engineering subjects and design projects of BEng, CEM and MEng programmes of the School. The units involved are;
Construction Practice
Conceptual Design Project
Construction Management and Economics
Structures 1 & Structures 2
Integrated Design Project
Integrating Project
Project Evaluation and Development
Research Interests
My main research interests are in the areas of;
Precast concrete construction and technology,
Quality and sustainability in construction
Design and behaviour of prestressed concrete members
Composite bridge decks using precast concrete beams
High performance concrete applications for precast construction
Industry Experience
Worked as a senior engineer in the Technical Department of Tarmac Precast Concrete from 2005 to 2011 and was involved in the design and manufacture of precast and prestressed concrete members for many major projects in the UK.
Served as a Technical Committee member of Concrete Bridge Development Group UK from 2007 to 2011. Prior to joining Tarmac Precast, worked as a university academic in Civil & Structural Engineering for nearly 20 years at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, engaging in teaching, research and consultancy. Also served as Chairman of Institute for Construction Training & Development, Sri Lanka (2000-2001).
Selected Publications
Dias, W.P.S., Jayanandana, A.D.C.,, Fonseka, M.C.F. and Perera, A.A.D.A.J., (1994): “Distress in Prestressed Concrete Roof Girders at Cement Plant”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE, Vol 8, No 1, Feb 1994, pp 6-15.
Jayanandana, A.D.C., Jayasinghe, M.T.R. and Hewagama, C.I., (1997): “Design of High Strength Concrete Mixes” Proceedings of the Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, November 1997.
Jayasinghe, M.T.R., Jayanandana, A.D.C and Alwis, KG.N.C., (1997): “Applications of High Strength Concrete in High-Rise Buildings”, Proceedings of the Symposium on Research for Industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, November 1997.
Jayanandana, A.D.C. and Jayasinghe, M.T.R., (1998): “Usage of Local Materials for High Strength Concrete”, Proccedings of Annual Sessions, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. October 1998. pp 114-124.
Jayanandana, A.D.C. and Rajasiri, W., (2001): “Construction Industry in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of International Conference on Construction - Construction for Tomorrow’s City, Hong Kong, June 2001.
Dias, W.P.S and Jayanandana, A.D.C., 2003: “Condition Assessment of a Deteriorated Cement Works”, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, Vol.17, No 4, Nov 2003, pp 185-195