Each civil engineering structure such as building, bridge, pipeline, canal, dam, and road pavement is found on soil and rock. Geotechnical Engineering is one of the major sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering, concerning the investigations on engineering properties of soil and rock.
The Geological Laboratory facilities contain a diverse range of conventional soil and rock testing equipment.
Key research areas
Non-Academic staff:
Mr. Gimshan Rathnayake (Technical officer)
Mr. M.T. Guruge (Lab attendant)
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