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Dr.(Eng.) A.M.L.N. Gunathilaka

B.Sc. Eng.(Hons) (Moratuwa), MEng (Struct.)-Moratuwa, PhD (Moratuwa), MIE (SL), MSSE(SL), Green AP | ECSL Reg. No. 103171

Senior Lecturer 

Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering Technology
  • Office: 011-2881248, Ext: 248
  • amlgu@ou.ac.lk nadiragunathilaka20@gmail.com

Dr.(Eng.) A.M.L.N. Gunathilaka earned his Bachelor of Science of Engineering degree with a First class in 2004 from University of Moratuwa. He completed his Master of Engineering (Structural Engineering Designs) and PhD from same university in 2009 and 2020 respectively.

He has more than 17 years of industrial experience in civil and structural engineering disciplines. Dr. (Eng.) A.M.L.N. Gunathilaka has done various research too while practicing as an engineer and he is having more than fifteen(15) international and local publications.

Dr.(Eng.) A.M.L.N.Gunathilakais a Chartered Engineer of both Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka. He is an Associate professional of Green building Council of Sri Lanka as well.Further, he isa qualified engineer to certify designs of High-rise building (up to any number of floors) in UDA with his experience in high rise building design and other civil engineering designs and constructions.

Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering

Steel construction, Structural optimization, structural modeling , Alternative materials

Other publications

  1. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2016), “Problems related to baseplate design of lattice towers”, Modulus- Sep 2018 edition Vol.28  No.3 , pp 27-29
  2. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2016), “Ancient Bridges of Sri Lanka – Demodara Rail Bridge”, Modulus-March 2016 edition Vol.26  No.1 , pp 18
  3. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2015), “Sensitivity of Parameters related to construction on flexural capacity of reinforced concrete slab”, Constructor-August 2015 pp 52-54
  4. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2015) “Seismic performance of a 45m three leg Greenfield tower” , Modulus -March 2015 edition/SSESL,Vol.25 No.1 , pp 8-11
  5. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2012),”Optimization roof top tower design”, Modulus- July 2012 edition Vol.22  No.1 , pp 5-7
  6. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2013), “Ancient Bridges of Sri Lanka”, Modulus- Nov. 2013 edition/SSESL,Vol.23  No.2 , pp 11-13

Research Publications in Referred Journals

  1. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R., “Development of design guidelines for the base plate thickness of lattice towers”, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Springer, Vol. 4, Issue 06 (2021), 6:220.
  2. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R, “Effects of Subsoil Characteristics on the Earthquake loading of Steel Lattice Telecommunication Towers in the South Asia “, Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol.18-2:2018, December 2018, pp 151-159
  3. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R, “Seismic Performance of Self-supporting Lattice towers with Different sub soil conditions” Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research”, Vol. 3, Number 6 , June 2016, pp 1514-1523
  4. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R., “Earthquake performance of free standing four legged Greenfield towers”, Engineer, Journal of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol XLVII, No: 2, April 2014, pp 85-

 

   Journal papers (International/Local)

  1. Abulla F.M., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2025), Structural Effect on Columns of Existing Low-Rise Buildings due to Installation of Rooftop Towers-A Case Study, Engineer, ENGINEER – Vol. LVIII, No. 01, pp. [171-181], 2025, DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v58i1.7687
  2. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. , Mohamed M.S.S. (2024), Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates by Lathe Waste in Concrete Interlocking Paving Blocks to Improve Desired Structural Characteristics, Journal of Civil Engineering and Materials Application 8 (3), 10.22034/jcema.2025.487840.1146
  3. Weerasinghe L.U., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2024), Studying the feasibility of partial replacement of steel reinforcements by  polypropylene (PP) strips in lintels, Modulus- September  2024 edition, Vol.34  No.3 , pp 11-16
  4. Sampath J.A.K., Gunathilake A.M.L.N. (2024), Identification of the optimum partial replacement percentage and w/c ratio for the partial replacement of cement by RHA in concrete interlocking paving block production, Modulus- June  2024 edition, Vol.34 No.2 , pp 13-17
  5. Vijayaniluxshini V., Gunathilake A.M.L.N. (2024), Identification of optimum Span/Depth Ratio for curved roof trusses, Modulus- March 2024 edition, Vol.34 No.1 , pp 15-18
  6. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2023), “Retrofitting of Corroded Members of Lattice Towers”, Modulus- September 2023 edition, Vol.33  No.3 , pp 18-22
  7. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2021) “Development of design guideline for the base-plate thickness of lattice towers”, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 6.220
  8. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2021)  “Effects of Subsoil Characteristics on the Earthquake loading of steel lattice telecommunication towers in the South Asia”, EJSE,Vol.18-2:2018,pp 151-159
  9. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2016) “Seismic Performance of Self-supporting lattice towers with different sub soil conditions” ,Journal of Civil Engineering and Architectural Research” , Vol. 3 , Number 6 , June 2016, pp1514-1523
  10. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.,Lewangamage C.S.,Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2021)  “Earthquake performance of free standing four legged Greenfield towers”, Engineer, Vol XLVII, No 01, pp 85-94,2014

 

International Conference’s/Annual Session’s publications

  1. Krishantha H.M.B., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2025) ,Partial Replacement of Cement by ceramic and porcelain waste in concrete interlocking paving block production for sustainability, ICRES 2025, Colombo
  2. Dias R.S., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2023), “Identification of design guideline for medium span pedestrian inverted truss bridges”, Annual Sessions SSESL-2023,AS2023-10, pp 68
  3. Yasir M.R.., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2023), “The Partial replacement of coarse aggregates by crushed clay tiles/clay bricks in the interlocking Paving block production” ,OURS -2023, Paper ID -95
  4. Wickramanayaka I., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N. (2023),, “Structural performances of “Padmakara” Stups under gravity loading”, OURS -2023, Paper ID -96
  5. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2012), “Analysis and Design of Telecommunication towers for earthquake loadings in Sri Lanka for sustainability” ,International Conference in Sustainable Built Environment(ICSBE-2012) Kandy, SBE/12/144
  6. Kogul S., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R.  (2015) “Seismic Analysis of Guy mast towers in Sri Lanka”, International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management ICSECM-2015 Kandy,SCM/15/101, pp 98-104
  7. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., Jayasignhe M.T.R. (2013) “Analysis of four leg telecommunication towers for seismic loading using response spectrum method”, International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management ICSECM-2013,Kandy. SECM/13/48, pp 74-83
  8. Dismond J.A., Gunathilaka A.M.L.N., Lewangamage C.S., (2013) “Seismic Analysis of three legged lattice telecommunication towers for Sri Lankan conditions“,International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management ICSECM-2013,Kandy, SECM/13/39, pp 63-73
  9. Gunathilaka A.M.L.N.(2012), “Structural Effects on existing buildings due to installation of rooftop towers”, Annual Transactions -IESL, 2012, pp 112-119
  1. Kogul S., Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R.,“Seismic Analysis of Guyed mast towers in Sri Lanka“, Proceedings of International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2015), Sri Lanka
  2. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R., “Analysis of four leg telecommunication towers for seismic loading using response spectrum method”, Proceedings of International conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2013), Sri Lanka
  3. Desmond, J.A., Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., “Seismic Analysis of three-legged lattice telecommunication towers for Sri Lankan conditions”, Proceedings of International conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2013), Sri Lanka
  4. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., Lewangamage, C.S., Jayasinghe, M.T.R., “Analysis and Design of Telecommunication towers for earthquake loadings in Sri Lanka for sustainability” International Conference On Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2012), Sri Lanka
  5. Gunathilaka, A.M.L.N., “Structural Effects on existing buildings due to installation of rooftop towers” Transactions – 2012, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol 1 – Part B, pp 112-119.

MIE(SL) Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 2010

MSSE(SL) Member of Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka 2014

GreenAP Associate professional of Green building Council of Sri Lanka 2012

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