A/Pr Jayantha Epaarachchi

A/Pr Jayantha Epaarachchi
NameA/Pr Jayantha Epaarachchi
Email Addressjayantha.epaarachchi@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleAssociate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)
QualificationsBScEng Peradeniya, MEngSc UNSW, PhD Newcastle
DepartmentSchool of Engineering
AffiliationsCentre for Future Materials
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6472-9405
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Biography

Dr. Jayantha Epaarachchi is an Associate Professor in School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Queensland. He has obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Newcastle, Australia in 2003. To date, he has edited one book and published book chapters, journal and conference papers more than 169. He has completed 13 PhD projects as a principal supervisor and currently supervising 5 PhD project. His major research areas are Structural Health Monitoring and Development of Smart Composite Materials and Structures, Fatigue and Fracture of Composite Structures. A/Professor Epaarachchi shares a patent with Boeing Aircraft Co for SHM using Fibre Optic Sensors. He is an Editorial Member of Structural Health Monitoring An International Journal (SAGE Publication).Member Inst

Employment

PositionOrganisationFromTo
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Southern Queensland20262025

Expertise

Development of Smart Composite Materials

Health Monitoring of Structures

Strutural Analysis, Damage Analysis and Lifetime Analysis

Teaching

FEA, Advanced Vibration, Adavanced Numerical Modelling

Fields of Research

  • 400102. Aerospace structures
  • 400909. Photonic and electro-optical devices, sensors and systems (excl. communications)
  • 401602. Composite and hybrid materials
  • 401609. Polymers and plastics
  • 401702. Dynamics, vibration and vibration control
  • 401707. Solid mechanics

Professional Membership

Professional MembershipYear
Member, IEAustralia
CMatP, Member Materials Australia
C Eng, Member of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
BScEng
Peradeniya
1981
MEngSc
UNSW
1992
PhD
Newcastle
2003

Current Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCommenced
Manufacturing and Properties of Ground Macadamia Nutshell Filled Particulate CompositesAssociate SupervisorMasters2025
Recycling soft plastics towards a circular economyAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2025
Civil Aero-Engine Aircraft Noise and Air Pollution Control Options Evaluation for Sustainable InfrastructuresPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2025
Development of Bio-Based Sandwich PanelsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2024
Innovative design of ultralight lattices with superior mechanical propertiesAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2024
Australia ¿ UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnerships ¿Shock Vibration and Sloshing behaviour of Type V hydrogen Cryogenic TanksAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2024
Conceptual Design of a Rotational Moulding System for Polyethylene Water TankPrincipal SupervisorMasters2024
Development of high-performance shape memory polymer prepregs for structural applicationsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Electrically controlled electrical conductivity of semiconductors/materials with nano-interfacesPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022
High performance Mixed Matrix Thin Film Composite Membrane for phytochemicals separation from waste citrus peels via solvent resistive nano-filtrationPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2022

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Shape memory polymer composite based thin shell structures for modular construction of deployable luna habitatsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2025
Thermally Stable Structural Supercapacitor Composites for Advanced Energy StoragePrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2025
Shape Memory Polymer Composite (SMPC) for adaptive components for orthosis and lower limb fracture fixators.Principal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Re-configurable shape memory polymer composites for future civil constructionsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Optical Fibre Sensors and Deep Learning Algorithms Based Structural Health Monitoring Framework for Reinforced Concrete BeamsPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2023
Active control of flow separation using compressed air egress and ingress for small wind turbine blades operates in low-speed wind regimesPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2021
Light activated shape memory polymer composite based smart structures:  A framework for material development and activation methodologiesPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020
Impact behaviour of an innovative trapezoidal composite corrugated core sandwich structure under low-velocity impact: An experimental and numerical studyPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020
Prediction of delamination in glass fibre reinforced composite materials using elasto-plastic modellingPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2018
Development of fibre reinforced Shape Memory Polymer Composites (SMPCs) for morphing structures and the finite element modeling of their shape memory behaviourPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2018
Characterisation of syntactic foams for marine applicationsAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2017
Development of hemp fabric reinforced compositesAssociate SupervisorDoctoral2016

A review of the recent advances in heat transfer through ducting in the rotational moulding process and the future trends

Chowdhury, Sutirtha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Sharifian-Barforoush, Ahmad and Islam, Md Mainul. 2025. "A review of the recent advances in heat transfer through ducting in the rotational moulding process and the future trends." International Journal of Thermofluids. 27 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijft.2025.101239

Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications

Islam, Mainul, Somarathna, Yashoda, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Herath, Madhubhashitha. 2025. "Advancing Epoxy Prepreg Technology: Innovations in Formulation, Processing, and Applications." International Materials Summit 2025. Boston, MA, United States 17 - 19 Feb 2025

Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface

Anurangi, Jayani, Jeewantha, Janitha, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Galhena, Dona T.L. and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Enhanced electromechanical performance of structural supercapacitor composites with high loading of graphene nanoplatelet at the fibre/matrix interface." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2024.108617

Formulation of Epoxy Prepregs, Synthesization Parameters, and Resin Impregnation Approaches—A Comprehensive Review

Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Somarathna, Yashoda, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Islam, Md Mainul. 2024. "Formulation of Epoxy Prepregs, Synthesization Parameters, and Resin Impregnation Approaches—A Comprehensive Review ." Polymers. 16 (23). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16233326

Effect of atomic oxygen and vacuum thermal aging on graphene and glass fibre reinforced cyanate ester-based shape memory polymer composite for deployable thin wall structures

Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Trifoni, Eduardo, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Gdoutos, Eleftherios E. and Samarasekara, Bandu. 2024. "Effect of atomic oxygen and vacuum thermal aging on graphene and glass fibre reinforced cyanate ester-based shape memory polymer composite for deployable thin wall structures." Composites Science and Technology. 258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2024.110870

Air thermal management platform assessment in centralized and decentralized air-conditioning systems

Salman, Ahmed Saadallah, Abdulkarim, Ali Hussein, Ali, Qays A., Ayad, Kakei A., Koca, Aliihsan, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Dalkilic, Ahmet Selim. 2024. "Air thermal management platform assessment in centralized and decentralized air-conditioning systems." Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry: an international forum for thermal studies. 149, pp. 12399-12415. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-024-13546-1

Distributed Optical Fibre-Based Pore Water Pressure Sensor for Early Warning of Geohazards

Anjana, Kusumi, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Priyankara, Nadeej. 2024. "Distributed Optical Fibre-Based Pore Water Pressure Sensor for Early Warning of Geohazards." 5th International Conference on Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (GEOTEC 2023). Hanoi, Vietnam 14 - 15 Dec 2023 Singapore. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9722-0_132

Electrochemical and structural performances of carbon and glass fiber-reinforced structural supercapacitor composite at elevated temperatures

Anurangi, Jayani, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Galhena, Dona T L and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Electrochemical and structural performances of carbon and glass fiber-reinforced structural supercapacitor composite at elevated temperatures." Functional Composites and Structures. 6 (3). https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-6331/ad5e32

Cyanate ester and polyethylene glycol based high temperature resistant shape memory polymer development for space applications

Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Trifoni, Eduardo, Gdoutos, Eleftherios E. and Samarasekara, Bandu. 2024. "Cyanate ester and polyethylene glycol based high temperature resistant shape memory polymer development for space applications." Reactive and Functional Polymers. 201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2024.105949

Enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced thermoresistant polymer, a blend of di-functional epoxy bisphenol A and a tri-functional epoxy Tactix 742

Anurangi, Jayani, Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Senevirathna, Sandhya Rani, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced thermoresistant polymer, a blend of di-functional epoxy bisphenol A and a tri-functional epoxy Tactix 742." Polymer Composites. 45 (12), pp. 10898-10910. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28517

Optical fibre sensors for geohazard monitoring – A review

Anjana, Kusumi, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Optical fibre sensors for geohazard monitoring – A review." Measurement. 235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114846

Optimising nanoparticle dispersion time for enhanced thermomechanical properties in DGEBA-based shape memory polymer composites

Jeewantha, Janitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Islam, Md Mainul. 2024. "Optimising nanoparticle dispersion time for enhanced thermomechanical properties in DGEBA-based shape memory polymer composites." Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science. 13, pp. 147-150.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) membrane for Air Filtration

Samarathunga, Imesha R, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Sethunga, G S M D P and Herath, Madhubhashitha. 2024. "Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) membrane for Air Filtration." 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM2024). Brisbane, Australia 07 - 09 Feb 2024 Australia.

Lay-up configuration of glass fibre on cyanate ester based shape memory polymer composites

Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Herath, Madhubhashitha. 2024. "Lay-up configuration of glass fibre on cyanate ester based shape memory polymer composites." 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM2024). Brisbane, Australia 07 - 09 Feb 2024 Australia.

Carbon Fibre Reinforced Bishphenol A Epoxy Composite Structures with Energy Storage Capability

Anurangi, Jayani, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Carbon Fibre Reinforced Bishphenol A Epoxy Composite Structures with Energy Storage Capability." 11th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM2024). Brisbane, Australia 07 - 09 Feb 2024 Australia.

Burden turns into benefit: Potentiality of macadamia nutshells for engineered polymer composites

Islam, Md Mainul, Khan, Md Sefat and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2024. "Burden turns into benefit: Potentiality of macadamia nutshells for engineered polymer composites." International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS). 10 (1), pp. 169-179.

Exploring the Prospects of Macadamia Nutshells for Bio-Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Review

Khan, Md Sefat, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Shibata, Shinichi. 2023. "Exploring the Prospects of Macadamia Nutshells for Bio-Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Review." Polymers. 2023 (15). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15194007

Impact of Spectral Shift Quality (SSQ) on Fibre Optic Sensor Readings in Reinforced Concrete Beams

Udagedara, U. M. N., Herath, H. M. C. M., Henarachchi, N. K., Sooriyaarachchi, H. P., Banerjee, S. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2023. "Impact of Spectral Shift Quality (SSQ) on Fibre Optic Sensor Readings in Reinforced Concrete Beams." 14th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford University, Stanford, CA 12 - 14 Sep 2023 United States. DEStech Publications, Inc.

Development of exfoliated mica waste/natural rubber composites by latex stage mixing

Somarathna, Y.R., Rathnayake, G.L.H., Rupasinghe, P.S.V., Samarasinghe, I.H.K., Sudusingha, Y.C.Y., Siriwardena, S. and Epaarachchi, J.A.. 2023. "Development of exfoliated mica waste/natural rubber composites by latex stage mixing." Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. 62 (16), pp. 2143-2158. https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2023.2252894

Light and Shape-Memory Polymers: Characterization, Preparation, Stimulation, and Application

Fang, Liang, Yan, Wan, Chen, Shunping, Duan, Qiong, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Liu, Yue and Lu, Chunhua. 2023. "Light and Shape-Memory Polymers: Characterization, Preparation, Stimulation, and Application." Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 308 (12). https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202300158

Optical Fibre Sensing and Deep Learning-Based Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessments of Civil Infrastructure: Current Status and Future Perspective

Anjana, R. W. K., Herath, H. M. C., Jayawickrema, U. M. N. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2023. "Optical Fibre Sensing and Deep Learning-Based Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessments of Civil Infrastructure: Current Status and Future Perspective." 13th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. Kandy, Sri Lanka 16 - 18 Dec 2022 Singapore . Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3471-3_33

Computer-aided feature recognition of CFRP plates based on real-time strain fields reflected from FBG measured signals

Wang, Hua-Ping, Ni, Yi-Qing, Chen, Cong, Jayawickrema, Minol and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2023. "Computer-aided feature recognition of CFRP plates based on real-time strain fields reflected from FBG measured signals." Composites Part B: Engineering. 263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110866

Shape memory polymer composite circular and square hollow members for deployable structures

Emmanuel, K.D.C., Jeewantha, L.H.J., Herath, H.M.C.M., Epaarachchi, J.A. and Aravinthan, T.. 2023. "Shape memory polymer composite circular and square hollow members for deployable structures ." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 171. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107559

Durability and long-term behaviour of shape memory polymers and composites for the space industry - A review of current status and future perspectives

Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Trifoni, Eduardo, Gdoutos, Eleftherios E. and Fang, Liang. 2023. "Durability and long-term behaviour of shape memory polymers and composites for the space industry - A review of current status and future perspectives ." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2023.110297

The use of fibre reinforced polymer composites for construction of structural supercapacitors: a review

Anurangi, Jayani, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Galhena, Dona T.L. and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2023. "The use of fibre reinforced polymer composites for construction of structural supercapacitors: a review ." Advanced Composite Materials. 32 (6), pp. 942-986. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243046.2023.2180792

Sensory methods and machine learning based damage identification of fibre-reinforced composite structures: An introductory review

Bandara, Senaka, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2023. "Sensory methods and machine learning based damage identification of fibre-reinforced composite structures: An introductory review." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 42 (21-22), pp. 1119-1146. https://doi.org/10.1177/07316844221145972

Damage onset analysis of optimized shape memory polymer composites during programming into curved shapes

Emmanuel, K. D. C., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Aravinthan, T.. 2022. "Damage onset analysis of optimized shape memory polymer composites during programming into curved shapes." Materialia. 26, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2022.101599

Strain patterns of short span reinforced concrete beams under flexural loading: A comparison between distributed sensing and concrete damaged plasticity modelling

Udagedara, Minol, Kumar, Arjun, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Hettiarachchi, Nandita, Sooriyaarachchi, Harsha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2023. "Strain patterns of short span reinforced concrete beams under flexural loading: A comparison between distributed sensing and concrete damaged plasticity modelling." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 34 (10), p. 1123–1135. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X221128764

Shape memory polymer smart plaster for orthopaedic treatments

Jeewantha, Janitha, Jayalath, Sandaruwan, Emmanuel, Chris, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Forster, Elizabeth, Islam, Mainul, Leng, Jinsong and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2022. "Shape memory polymer smart plaster for orthopaedic treatments." Smart Materials and Structures. 31 (11), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ac943b

Early research of shape memory polymer vascular stents

Jeewantha, Lama Hewage Janitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Forster, Elizabeth, Islam, Mainul and Leng, Jinsong. 2022. "Early research of shape memory polymer vascular stents." Express Polymer Letters. 16 (9), pp. 902-923. https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2023.49

Numerical Study of an Improved Non-Circular MC Fuelled with H/Air for Thermo-Photovoltaic (TPV) Applications

Ayad, Kakei A., Khdher, Abdolbaqi Mohammed, Albazzaz, Kamal Jalal Tawfeeq, Kakahy, Amer Najat Najmaldeen, Abdulkarim, Ali Hussein and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2022. "Numerical Study of an Improved Non-Circular MC Fuelled with H/Air for Thermo-Photovoltaic (TPV) Applications." Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems. 9 (4), pp. 897-905. https://doi.org/10.18280/mmep.090406

Fibre-optic sensor and deep learning-based structural health monitoring systems for civil structures: A review

Jayawickrema, U. M. N., Herath, H. M. C. M., Hettiarachchi, N. K., Sooriyaarachchi, H. P. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2022. "Fibre-optic sensor and deep learning-based structural health monitoring systems for civil structures: A review." Measurement. 199, pp. 1-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.111543

Effects of Ligands in Rare Earth Complex on Properties, Functions, and Intelligent Behaviors of Polyurea–Urethane Composites

Zhou, Lu, Yang, Hongwei, Zhang, Zhen, Liu, Yue, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Fang, Zhenggang, Fang, Liang, Lu, Chunhua and Xu, Zhongzi. 2022. "Effects of Ligands in Rare Earth Complex on Properties, Functions, and Intelligent Behaviors of Polyurea–Urethane Composites." Polymer. 14 (10), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org//10.3390/polym14102098

Investigation of curing kinetics and internal strains to enhance performances of bisphenol A based shape memory polymers

Jeewantha, L. H. J., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Leng, J.. 2022. "Investigation of curing kinetics and internal strains to enhance performances of bisphenol A based shape memory polymers." Materialia. 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2021.101264

Multi-attribute parametric optimisation of shape memory polymer properties for adaptive orthopaedic plasters

Jeewantha, L. H. J., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Herath, H. M. C. M., Islam, M. M., Fang, L. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2022. "Multi-attribute parametric optimisation of shape memory polymer properties for adaptive orthopaedic plasters." Materialia. 21, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2022.101325

Cyanate esters as a high performing shape memory polymer: A review

Jayalath, H.T.S., Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2022. "Cyanate esters as a high performing shape memory polymer: A review." 3rd International Conference on Aspects of Materials Science and Engineering (ICAMSE2022). Chandigarh, India 04 - 05 Mar 2022 Netherlands. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.121

Distributed sensing based real-time process monitoring of shape memory polymer components

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Jeewantha, Janitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Leng, Jinsong. 2022. "Distributed sensing based real-time process monitoring of shape memory polymer components." Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 139 (22). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.52247

Particulate-Filled Advanced Polymer Composites

Islam, Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Khan, Tawhidul Islam (ed.) 2022. Particulate-Filled Advanced Polymer Composites. MDPI AG.

Effect of thickness on the shape memory properties of bisphenol a epoxy based shape memory polymer composites

Emmanue, K. D. C., Jeewantha, J., Herath, M., Epaarachchi J. and Aravinthan T.. 2021. "Effect of thickness on the shape memory properties of bisphenol a epoxy based shape memory polymer composites." ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2021). United States and Online United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67111

Thermomechanical and fire performance of DGEBA based shape memory polymer composites for constructions

Emmanuel, K. D. C., Herath, H. M. C. M., Jeewantha, L. H. J., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Aravinthan, T.. 2021. "Thermomechanical and fire performance of DGEBA based shape memory polymer composites for constructions." Construction and Building Materials. 303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124442

Surface-Mounted Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Measurements, and Concrete Damaged Plasticity Modeling for Damage Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams

Jayawickrema, U. M. N., Kumar, A. S., Herath, H. M. C. M., Hettiarachchi, N. K., Sooriyaarachchi, H. P. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2021. "Surface-Mounted Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Measurements, and Concrete Damaged Plasticity Modeling for Damage Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams." ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2021). United States and Online United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67524

Development and characterization of shape memory polymers for non-invasive biomedical applications

Jeewantha, Janitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Islam, Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2021. "Development and characterization of shape memory polymers for non-invasive biomedical applications." ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2021). United States and Online New York, United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-66024

In-situ performance evaluation of large shape memory polymer components via distributed optical fibre sensors

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Jeewantha, Janitha. 2021. "In-situ performance evaluation of large shape memory polymer components via distributed optical fibre sensors." 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS 2021). Negambo, Sri Lanka 11 - 13 Aug 2021 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIAfS52090.2021.9605868

Shape memory polymer composites and their smart structural applications

Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2021. "Shape memory polymer composites and their smart structural applications." Low, It-Meng and Dong, Yu (ed.) Composite materials: manufacturing, properties and applications. Netherlands. Elsevier. pp. 581-610

Behaviour of continuous fibre composite sandwich core under low-velocity impact

Zangana, Sartip, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Ferdous, Wahid, Leng, Jinsong and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Behaviour of continuous fibre composite sandwich core under low-velocity impact." Thin-Walled Structures. 158, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2020.107157

Light activated shape memory polymers and composites: A review

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Fang, Liang and Leng, Jinsong. 2020. "Light activated shape memory polymers and composites: A review." European Polymer Journal. 136, pp. 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109912

A novel hybridised composite sandwich core with glass, kevlar and zylon fibres – investigation under low-velocity impact

Zanagan, Sartip, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Ferdous, Wahid and Leng, Jinsong. 2020. "A novel hybridised composite sandwich core with glass, kevlar and zylon fibres – investigation under low-velocity impact." International Journal of Impact Engineering. 137, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2019.103430

Remote actuation of light activated shape memory polymers via D-shaped optical fibres

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Zhang, Fenghua, Leng, Jinsong, Fang, Liang, Yan, Cheng, Peng, Gang Ding and Schade, Wolfgang. 2020. "Remote actuation of light activated shape memory polymers via D-shaped optical fibres." Smart Materials and Structures. 29 (4), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ab72ea

Development of Smart Materials for Invasive Medical Applications Using Shape Memory Polymers

Jeewantha, Lama Hewage Janitha, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2020. "Development of Smart Materials for Invasive Medical Applications Using Shape Memory Polymers." 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2020). Khulna, Bangladesh 19 - 21 Dec 2020 Bangladesh.

Flexural Analysis for Syntactic Foam Sandwich Panels

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, M., Epaarachchi, J., Zulkarnain, M. and Ahmed, Yaseen Adenan. 2020. "Flexural Analysis for Syntactic Foam Sandwich Panels." Saw, Chun Lin, Woo, Tze Keong, Singh, Salvinder Singh a/l Karam and Salim, Didi Asmara Bin (ed.) Regional Conference on Marine and Mechanical Engineering (ReMME'18). Ipoh, Malaysia 07 - 09 Nov 2018 Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0002-2_5

Monitoring Structural Performances of Concrete Beams Using Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors

Jayawickrema, U. M. N., Epaarachchi, J. A., Hettiarachchi, N. K., Jeewantha, L. H. J. and Herath, H. M. C. M.. 2019. "Monitoring Structural Performances of Concrete Beams Using Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors." 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2019). Kandy, Sri Lanka 12 - 14 Dec 2019

4D printed shape memory polymer composite structures for deployable small spacecrafts

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Islam, Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Zhang, Fenghua and Leng, Jinsong. 2019. "4D printed shape memory polymer composite structures for deployable small spacecrafts." ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS 2019). Louisville, United States 09 - 11 Sep 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5583

Effects of selectively triggered photothermal particles on shape memory polymer composites: an investigation on structural performance, thermomechanical characteristics and photothermal behaviour

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Yan, Cheng, Zhang, Fenghua and Leng, Jinsong. 2019. "Effects of selectively triggered photothermal particles on shape memory polymer composites: an investigation on structural performance, thermomechanical characteristics and photothermal behaviour." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 30 (20), pp. 3124-3135. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X19879998

Simulation of Tensile Stress Concentration Evaluation using Finite Element Performance

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2019. "Simulation of Tensile Stress Concentration Evaluation using Finite Element Performance." International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering. 8 (12), pp. 5647-5652. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.L3989.1081219

Performance of rare earth organic complexes based light activated shape memory polymer composites

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Fang, Liang, Zhang, Fenghua and Leng, Jinsong. 2019. "Performance of rare earth organic complexes based light activated shape memory polymer composites." 22nd International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-22). Melbourne, Australia 11 - 16 Aug 2019 Australia.

Light-induced rare earth organic complex/shape-memory polymer composites with high strength and luminescence based on hydrogen bonding

Wang, Hangning, Fang, Liang, Zhang, Zhen, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Li, Lingyu, Hu, Xin, Lu, Chunhua and Xu, Zhongzi. 2019. "Light-induced rare earth organic complex/shape-memory polymer composites with high strength and luminescence based on hydrogen bonding." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 125, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.105525

Mechanical properties and thermomechanical behaviour of poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) based shape memory polymer composites

Herath, M., James, G. and Epaarachchi, J.. 2019. "Mechanical properties and thermomechanical behaviour of poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) based shape memory polymer composites." 13th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (ICM13). Melbourne, Australia 11 - 14 Jun 2019 Melbourne, Australia.

Thermo-mechanical properties of fused borosilicate syntactic foams

Salleh, Z., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Khan, M. T. I.. 2019. "Thermo-mechanical properties of fused borosilicate syntactic foams." Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences. 13 (2), pp. 4898-4910. https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.13.2.2019.10.0407

Carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer composites for deployable space habitats

Herath, H. M. C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Leng, J.. 2019. "Carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer composites for deployable space habitats." Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers. LII (1), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v52i1.7323

Modeling, analysis, and testing of viscoelastic properties of shape memory polymer composites and a brief review of their space engineering applications

Al Azzawi, Wessam, Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2019. "Modeling, analysis, and testing of viscoelastic properties of shape memory polymer composites and a brief review of their space engineering applications." Guedes, Rui Miranda (ed.) Creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. United Kingdom. Woodhead Publishing Limited. pp. 465-495

Recent Progress in Shape Memory Polymers in Biomedical Applications

Jeewantha, Lama Hewage Janitha, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Amanda. 2019. "Recent Progress in Shape Memory Polymers in Biomedical Applications." Yang, Richard, Zhang, Leo, Zhao, Ming, Fang, Gu and Islam, Rafiqul (ed.) 1st International Conference on Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Research and Practice (iCMMERP-2019). Sydney, Australia 24 - 28 Nov 2019 Sydney, Australia.

Investigation of FBG sensor performance in detection of delamination damage in a half-conical shape composite component

Kakei, Ayad, Manuela, Jerry, Srinivasan, Vishwas, Sharda, Arvind, Islam, Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2019. "Investigation of FBG sensor performance in detection of delamination damage in a half-conical shape composite component ." 12th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (IWSHM). United States 10 - 12 Sep 2019 United States. https://doi.org/10.12783/shm2019/32451

Thermal expansion properties of fused borosilicate syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2018. "Thermal expansion properties of fused borosilicate syntactic foams." Nano Hybrids and Composites. 23, pp. 39-45. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/NHC.23.39

Structural performance and photothermal recovery of carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer

Herath, H. M .C. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M., Al-Azzawi, W., Leng, J. and Zhang, F.. 2018. "Structural performance and photothermal recovery of carbon fibre reinforced shape memory polymer." Composites Science and Technology. 167, pp. 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.07.042

Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composites

Misnon, M. I., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Chen, H., Goda, K. and Khan, M. T. I.. 2018. "Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composites." Science and Technology of Materials. 30 (3), pp. 174-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stmat.2018.06.001

Investigation of ultraviolet radiation effects on thermomechanical properties and shape memory behaviour of styrene-based shape memory polymers and its composite

Al Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, J. A. and Leng, Jinsong. 2018. "Investigation of ultraviolet radiation effects on thermomechanical properties and shape memory behaviour of styrene-based shape memory polymers and its composite." Composites Science and Technology. 165, pp. 266-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.07.001

Near infrared light activated shape memory polymer composite for space applications

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul and Leng, Jinsong. 2018. "Near infrared light activated shape memory polymer composite for space applications." Wang, Hao (ed.) 11th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-11). Cairns, Australia 29 Jul - 01 Aug 2018

Water exposure, tensile and fatigue properties of treated hemp reinforced vinyl ester composites

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Affandi, Nor Dalila Nor and Wang, Hao. 2018. "Water exposure, tensile and fatigue properties of treated hemp reinforced vinyl ester composites ." National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2017 (NSPM 2017). Selangor, Malaysia 21 - 22 Oct 2017 United States . AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5047164

Evaluation of delamination crack tip in woven fibre glass reinforced polymer composite using FBG sensor spectra and thermo-elastic response

Kakei, Ayad, Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, Mainul and Leng, J.. 2018. "Evaluation of delamination crack tip in woven fibre glass reinforced polymer composite using FBG sensor spectra and thermo-elastic response." Measurement. 122, pp. 178-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2018.03.023

Effects of water absorption on mechanical properties of glass microballoons/vinyl ester syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Khan, Md Tawhidul Islam. 2018. "Effects of water absorption on mechanical properties of glass microballoons/vinyl ester syntactic foams." Research and Reviews in Materials Science and Chemistry. 8 (1), pp. 59-119.

An investigation on the student performance in first year fundamental engineering course, Engineering Statics

Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2018. "An investigation on the student performance in first year fundamental engineering course, Engineering Statics." Educational Research Applications. 2018 (01), pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.29011/2575-7032/100044

Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Chen, Haizhen, Goda, Koichi and Khan, Md Tawhidul Islam. 2018. "Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven hemp fabric." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 5 (1), pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.5121/msej.2018.5101

Use of fiber Bragg grating sensors for monitoring delamination damage propagation in glass-fiber reinforced composite structures

Kakei, Ayad and Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2018. "Use of fiber Bragg grating sensors for monitoring delamination damage propagation in glass-fiber reinforced composite structures." Frontiers of Optoelectronics. 11 (1), pp. 60-68. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12200-018-0761-9

Use of an elasto-plastic model and strain measurements of embedded fibre Bragg grating sensors to detect Mode I delamination crack propagation in woven cloth (0/90) composite materials

Kakei, Ayad Arab, Islam, Mainul, Leng, Jingsong and Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2018. "Use of an elasto-plastic model and strain measurements of embedded fibre Bragg grating sensors to detect Mode I delamination crack propagation in woven cloth (0/90) composite materials." Structural Health Monitoring: an international journal. 17 (2), pp. 363-378. https://doi.org/10.1177/1475921717694812

Thermo-mechanical behaviour and shape memory characteristics of carbon fibre reinforced epoxy

Herath, Madhubhashitha, Al-Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Islam, Mainul, Robertson, Scott, Leng, Jinsong and Zhang, F.. 2018. "Thermo-mechanical behaviour and shape memory characteristics of carbon fibre reinforced epoxy." 2018 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2018). Wollongong, Australia 29 Jan - 02 Feb 2018

Implementation of a finite element analysis procedure for structural analysis of shape memory behaviour of fibre reinforced shape memory polymer composites

Al Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, Mainul and Leng, Jinsong. 2017. "Implementation of a finite element analysis procedure for structural analysis of shape memory behaviour of fibre reinforced shape memory polymer composites." Smart Materials and Structures. 26 (12), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/aa928e

Quantitative and qualitative analyses of mechanical behavior and dimensional stability of styrene-based shape memory composites

Al Azzawi, Wessam, Islam, Mainul M., Leng, Jinsong, Li, Fengfeng and Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2017. "Quantitative and qualitative analyses of mechanical behavior and dimensional stability of styrene-based shape memory composites." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. 28 (20), pp. 3115-3126. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X17705210

Evaluating the temperature and glass fibre reinforcement effects on the damping properties of the shape memory polymers

Al Azzawi, Wessam, Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Leng, Jinsong. 2017. "Evaluating the temperature and glass fibre reinforcement effects on the damping properties of the shape memory polymers." 21st International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-21). Xi’an, China 20 - 25 Aug 2017 China.

Analysis of stress concentration factor for tensile characteristics of syntactic foam using finite element method

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2017. "Analysis of stress concentration factor for tensile characteristics of syntactic foam using finite element method." Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science. 6 (1), pp. 21-32. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-5995.2017.06.01.4

Vinyl ester/glass microballoon syntactic foams with low density

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Su, Haibin. 2017. "Vinyl ester/glass microballoon syntactic foams with low density." International Research Journal of Materials Sciences and Applications. 2017 (1), pp. 1-25.

Mechanical properties of sandwich composite made of syntactic foam core and GFRP skins

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Su, Haibin. 2016. "Mechanical properties of sandwich composite made of syntactic foam core and GFRP skins." AIMS Material Science. 3 (4), pp. 1704-1727. https://doi.org/10.3934/matersci.2016.4.1704

Determination of coefficient thermal expansion of glass microballoon/vinyl ester syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2016. "Determination of coefficient thermal expansion of glass microballoon/vinyl ester syntactic foams." 3rd Advanced Materials Conference (AMC 2016): Advanced Materials for Sustainability and Growth. Langkawi, Malaysia 28 - 29 Nov 2016 Malaysia. AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5010477

Thermogravimetry analysis on fused borosilicate syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2017. "Thermogravimetry analysis on fused borosilicate syntactic foams." 3rd Advanced Materials Conference (AMC 2016): Advanced Materials for Sustainability and Growth. Langkawi, Malaysia 28 - 29 Nov 2016 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. AIP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5010542

Fabric Parameter Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Woven Hemp Fabric Reinforced Composites as an Alternative to Wood Products

Misnon, I. M., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. A., Lau, K. T. and Wang, H.. 2016. "Fabric Parameter Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Woven Hemp Fabric Reinforced Composites as an Alternative to Wood Products." Advance Research in Textile Engineering. 1 (1).

Analysis of stress concentration factor around the hole of syntactic foam tensile specimens

Salleh, Z., Islam, M. M. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2016. "Analysis of stress concentration factor around the hole of syntactic foam tensile specimens." International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJASEAT). 4 (3), pp. 102-106.

Woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composite: effect of water absorption on the mechanical properties degradation

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Wang, Hao and Lau, Kin-tak. 2016. "Woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composite: effect of water absorption on the mechanical properties degradation." International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJASEAT). 4 (3), pp. 96-101.

Woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composite treated with fire retardant

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Chen, Haizhen and Wang, Hao. 2016. "Woven hemp fabric reinforced vinyl ester composite treated with fire retardant." International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJASEAT). 4 (3), pp. 90-95.

Detection and characterisation of delamination damage propagation in woven glass fibre reinforced polymer composite using thermoelastic response mapping

Kakei, Ayad, Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, Mainul, Leng, J. and Rajic, N.. 2016. "Detection and characterisation of delamination damage propagation in woven glass fibre reinforced polymer composite using thermoelastic response mapping." Composite Structures. 153, pp. 442-450. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.06.044

Development of fracture and damage modeling concepts for composite materials

Kakei, Ayad Arab Ghaidan, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Islam, M. Mainul and Leng, Jinsong. 2016. "Development of fracture and damage modeling concepts for composite materials." Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Kahandawa, Gayan Chanaka (ed.) Structural health monitoring technologies and next-generation smart composite structures. Roca Raton, USA. CRC Press. pp. 341-368

Structural health monitoring technologies and next-generation smart composite structures

Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Kahandawa, Gayan Chanaka (ed.) 2016. Structural health monitoring technologies and next-generation smart composite structures. Roca Raton, USA. CRC Press.

Shape memory polymers and their applications

Al Azzawi, W. S., Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda, Islam, M. Mainul and Leng, Jinsong. 2016. "Shape memory polymers and their applications." Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Kahandawa, Gayan Chanaka (ed.) Structural health monitoring technologies and next-generation smart composite structures. Boca Raton, Florida. CRC Press. pp. 447-478

Effect of a nano-fibrous structure on the nanofiber mat's hydrophobicity

Javazmi, L., Khodami, A., Mazrouei-Sebdani, Z. and Epaarachchi, J.. 2016. "Effect of a nano-fibrous structure on the nanofiber mat's hydrophobicity." 2016 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN 2016) . Canberra, Australia 07 - 11 Feb 2016

Compressive behaviour of low density polymeric syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2015. "Compressive behaviour of low density polymeric syntactic foams." Applied Mechanics and Materials. 799-800, pp. 135-139. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.799-800.135

Signal monitoring system for monitoring strain applied to a composite component

Kahandawa Appuhamillage, Gayan Chanaka, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Wang, Hao. 2015. Signal monitoring system for monitoring strain applied to a composite component. US Patent No. 9063032 B2/23rd June 2015

Mechanical properties of low density glass microballoon/vinyl ester syntactic foam for marine application

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2015. "Mechanical properties of low density glass microballoon/vinyl ester syntactic foam for marine application." 12th Composites Australia and CRC-ACS Conference 2015: Game On! Winning with Composites. Gold Coast, Australia 21 - 23 Apr 2015

Nano technology and smart sensors for structural health monitoring [Special issue of Structural Health Monitoring, Vol. 14, No. 2, March 2015]

Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Canning, John, Leng, Jinsong, Lau, Alan and Mendis, Priyan (ed.) 2015. Nano technology and smart sensors for structural health monitoring [Special issue of Structural Health Monitoring, Vol. 14, No. 2, March 2015] . United Kingdom. SAGE Publications Ltd.

Analyses of woven hemp fabric characteristics for composite reinforcement

Misnon, M. I., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Lau, K. T.. 2015. "Analyses of woven hemp fabric characteristics for composite reinforcement." Materials and Design. 66 (A), pp. 82-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.10.037

Impact location determination on thin laminated composite plates using an NIR-FBG sensor system

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2015. "Impact location determination on thin laminated composite plates using an NIR-FBG sensor system." Measurement. 61, pp. 51-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2014.08.040

Evaluation of the blunt thoracic trauma caused by solid sports ball impacts

Thota, Narasimha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Lau, Kin Tak. 2015. "Evaluation of the blunt thoracic trauma caused by solid sports ball impacts." Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering. 10 (2). https://doi.org/10.1299/jbse.14-00264

Selection of hemp fabric as reinforcement in composite materials

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Lau, Kin-tak. 2014. "Selection of hemp fabric as reinforcement in composite materials." Mashud, Mohammad (ed.) 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2014). Khulna, Bangladesh 26 - 27 Dec 2014 Khulna, Bangladesh.

Compressive properties of ceramic microballoon syntactic foams

Salleh, Zulzamri, Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2014. "Compressive properties of ceramic microballoon syntactic foams." Mashud, Mohammad (ed.) 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE 2014). Khulna, Bangladesh 26 - 27 Dec 2014 Khulna, Bangladesh.

Viscous criterion and its relation with the projectile-thorax energy interactions

Thota, Narasimha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Lau, Kin Tak. 2014. "Viscous criterion and its relation with the projectile-thorax energy interactions." 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 8). Melbourne, Australia 24 - 28 Nov 2014

Effect of energy absorbing mechanisms on the blunt thoracic trauma caused by ballistic impacts

Thota, Narasimha M., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, Kin Tak. 2014. "Effect of energy absorbing mechanisms on the blunt thoracic trauma caused by ballistic impacts." 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 8). Melbourne, Australia 24 - 28 Nov 2014

Evaluation of the blunt thoracic trauma due to baseball impacts – review of the Blunt Criterion

Thota, Narasimha M., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, Kin Tak. 2014. "Evaluation of the blunt thoracic trauma due to baseball impacts – review of the Blunt Criterion." 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 8). Melbourne, Australia 24 - 28 Nov 2014

Review of anthropomorphic test dummies for the evaluation of thoracic trauma due to blunt ballistic impacts

Thota, Narasimha M., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, Kin Tak. 2014. "Review of anthropomorphic test dummies for the evaluation of thoracic trauma due to blunt ballistic impacts." 8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 8). Melbourne, Australia 24 - 28 Nov 2014

Potentiality of utilising natural textile materials for engineering composites applications

Misnon, Mohd Iqbal, Islam, Md Mainul, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Lau, Kin-tak. 2014. "Potentiality of utilising natural textile materials for engineering composites applications." Materials and Design. 59, pp. 359-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.03.022

Development and validation of a thorax surrogate FE model for assessment of trauma due to high speed blunt impacts

Thota, Narasimha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Lau, Kin-Tak. 2014. "Development and validation of a thorax surrogate FE model for assessment of trauma due to high speed blunt impacts." Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering. 9 (1), pp. 08-1. https://doi.org/10.1299/jbse.2014jbse0008

Extraction and processing of real time strain of embedded FBG sensors using a fixed filter FBG circuit and an artificial neural network

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Wang, Hao, Canning, John and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Extraction and processing of real time strain of embedded FBG sensors using a fixed filter FBG circuit and an artificial neural network." Measurement. 46 (10), pp. 4045-4051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2013.07.029

Signal monitoring system and methods of operating same

Kahandawa, Gayan Chanaka, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Wang, Hao. 2013. Signal monitoring system and methods of operating same. WO/2013/151607

Development of artificial neural network model in predicting performance of the smart wind turbine blade

Supeni, E. E., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Development of artificial neural network model in predicting performance of the smart wind turbine blade." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.

Textile material forms for reinforcement materials: a review

Misnon, M. I., Islam, M. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Textile material forms for reinforcement materials: a review." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.

Wave propogation scattering due to defect on thin composite plates

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Wave propogation scattering due to defect on thin composite plates." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.

Preliminary study on the development of syntactic foams for marine applications

Salleh, Z., Islam, M. M. and Ku, H.. 2013. "Preliminary study on the development of syntactic foams for marine applications." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028279

Inorganic polymer foams: transform from non-structural to structural upon fire

Zhang, Zuhua, Yang, Tao, Wang, Hao and Yao, Xiao. 2013. "Inorganic polymer foams: transform from non-structural to structural upon fire." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027739

Integration of textile fabric and coconut shell in particleboard

Misnon, M. I., Bahari, S. A., Islam, M. M. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2013. "Integration of textile fabric and coconut shell in particleboard ." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027836

Smart structure for small wind turbine blade

Supeni, E. E., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Smart structure for small wind turbine blade." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027725

Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites

Ku, H. and Trada, Mohan. 2013. "Tensile properties of nanoclay reinforced epoxy composites." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026644

Confinement of C60 nanoparticles on the dynamics of polystyrene studied by anelastic spectroscopy and rheometrics

Fang, Zhengping, Shang, Shuying and Wang, Hao. 2013. "Confinement of C60 nanoparticles on the dynamics of polystyrene studied by anelastic spectroscopy and rheometrics." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028373

Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study

Peauril, J., Epaarachchi, J., Lau, K. T. and Wang, H.. 2013. "Embedded fibre optic sensors under multi-axial loading: a pilot study." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027958

NIR fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor: an application of 1D digital wavelet analysis for signal denoising

Hafizi, Z. M., Kahandawa, G. C., Epaarachchi, J., Lau, K. T., Canning, J. and Cook, K.. 2013. "NIR fibre bragg grating as dynamic sensor: an application of 1D digital wavelet analysis for signal denoising ." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026668

Indexing damage using distortion of embedded FBG sensor response spectra

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Indexing damage using distortion of embedded FBG sensor response spectra ." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. , Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 Bellingham, WA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2027945

Effect of skin-core debonding on the dynamic behaviour of GFRP composite beams

Jayatilake, Indunil, Karunasena, Warna and Lokuge, Weena. 2013. "Effect of skin-core debonding on the dynamic behaviour of GFRP composite beams." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026751

Cure shrinkage in epoxy grouts for grouted repairs

Shamsuddoha, Md, Islam, Md Mainul, Aravinthan, Thiru, Manalo, Allan and Lau, Kin-tak. 2013. "Cure shrinkage in epoxy grouts for grouted repairs." Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Lau, Alan Kin-tak and Leng, Jinsong (ed.) 4th International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering (SMN 2013). Gold Coast, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2013 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028085

An investigation of acoustic emission signal attenuation for monitoring of progressive failure in fiberglass reinforced composite laminates

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "An investigation of acoustic emission signal attenuation for monitoring of progressive failure in fiberglass reinforced composite laminates ." International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. 8 (1), pp. 1442-1456. https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.8.2013.31.0119

Modelling of tensile properties glass powder/epoxy composites post-cured in an oven and in microwaves

Ku, H., Epaarachchi, J., Trada, M. and Wong, P.. 2013. "Modelling of tensile properties glass powder/epoxy composites post-cured in an oven and in microwaves ." Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 32 (10), pp. 689-699. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684412475333

Use of fixed wavelength Fibre-Bragg Grating (FBG) filters to capture time domain data from the distorted spectrum of an embedded FBG sensor to estimate strain with an artificial neural network

Kahandawa, G. C., Epaarachchi, J. A., Wang, H., Followell, D. and Birt, P.. 2013. "Use of fixed wavelength Fibre-Bragg Grating (FBG) filters to capture time domain data from the distorted spectrum of an embedded FBG sensor to estimate strain with an artificial neural network." Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 194, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2012.12.028

Estimation of strain of distorted FBG sensor spectra using a fixed FBG filter circuit and an artificial neural network

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Lau, K. T. and Canning, John. 2013. "Estimation of strain of distorted FBG sensor spectra using a fixed FBG filter circuit and an artificial neural network ." Palaniswami, M., Leckie, C., Kanhere, S. and Gubbi, J. (ed.) IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing (ISSNIP 2013): Sensing the Future. Melbourne, Australia 02 - 05 Apr 2013 Piscataway, NJ. United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISSNIP.2013.6529770

Important aspects of finite element modeling of low density thermo plastic closed cell foams

Thota, N. M., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Important aspects of finite element modeling of low density thermo plastic closed cell foams." Mishra, G. C. and Sanskriti, Krishi (ed.) 3rd World Congress on Frontiers of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering (WCFMAAE 2013). New Delhi, India 02 - 03 Feb 2013 New Delhi, India.

Effect of the energy absorbing mechanisms on the blunt thoracic trauma caused by a typical foam projectile

Thota, Narasimha M., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, Kin-tak. 2013. "Effect of the energy absorbing mechanisms on the blunt thoracic trauma caused by a typical foam projectile." Mishra, G. C. and Sanskriti, Krishi (ed.) 3rd World Congress on Frontiers of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering (WCFMAAE 2013). New Delhi, India 02 - 03 Feb 2013 New Delhi, India.

Effect of the foam embellishments on the pedestrian safety of the vehicle front protection systems

Thota, N. M., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Effect of the foam embellishments on the pedestrian safety of the vehicle front protection systems." Mishra, G. C. and Sanskriti, Krishi (ed.) 3rd World Congress on Frontiers of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering (WCFMAAE 2013). New Delhi, India 02 - 03 Feb 2013 New Delhi, India.

CAE simulation based methodology for airbag compliant vehicle front protection system development

Thota, Narasimha, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Lau, Kin Tak. 2013. "CAE simulation based methodology for airbag compliant vehicle front protection system development." International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems. 5 (3-4), pp. 95-104. https://doi.org/10.4273/ijvss.5.3-4.04

Prediction of obsolete FBG sensor using ANN for efficient and robust operation of SHM systems

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Wang, Hao and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Prediction of obsolete FBG sensor using ANN for efficient and robust operation of SHM systems." 4th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (APWSHM 2012). Melbourne, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2012 Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.558.546

Modal acoustic emission investigation for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates under tensile test

Hafizi, Mohd Zohari, Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "Modal acoustic emission investigation for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates under tensile test." Key Engineering Materials. 558 (558), pp. 65-75. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.558.65

Develop and validate a biomechanical surrogate of the human thorax using corrugated sheets: a feasibility study

Thota, Narasimha Murthy, Eepaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Develop and validate a biomechanical surrogate of the human thorax using corrugated sheets: a feasibility study." 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2012). Adelaide, Australia 09 - 12 Dec 2012 Canberra, Australia.

Detecting delamination in a composite structure using an embedded FBG-AE hybrid system

Kahandawa, G. C., Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Detecting delamination in a composite structure using an embedded FBG-AE hybrid system." Kotousov, Andrei (ed.) 7th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2012). Adelaide, Australia 09 - 12 Dec 2012 Canberra, Australia.

Optimized FBG sensor network for efficient detection of a delamination in FRP structures

Kahandawa, G. C., Epaarachchi, J. A., Wang, H. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Optimized FBG sensor network for efficient detection of a delamination in FRP structures." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. L. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Development of smart wind turbine blades

Supeni, E. E., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Development of smart wind turbine blades." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H and Leong, A. Y. L (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

An investigation of effective detection length of a localized micro-failure in a laminated thin composite plate using FBG sensor integrated AE system

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "An investigation of effective detection length of a localized micro-failure in a laminated thin composite plate using FBG sensor integrated AE system." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. L. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Use of FBG sensors for SHM in aerospace structures

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha, Wang, Hao and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Use of FBG sensors for SHM in aerospace structures." Photonic Sensors. 2 (3), pp. 203-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13320-012-0065-4

Modal analysis of high frequency acoustic signal approach for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Modal analysis of high frequency acoustic signal approach for progressive failure monitoring in thin composite plates." 2nd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2012). Gold Coast, Australia 07 - 09 Jul 2012 Sydney, Australia.

An experimental investigation of early damage localization for thin glass fibre reinforced symmetric composite laminates

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "An experimental investigation of early damage localization for thin glass fibre reinforced symmetric composite laminates." Heslehurst, Rikard Benton and Byrne, Ann (ed.) Composites Australia and the CRC for Advanced Composite Structures Conference 2012: Diversity in Composites. Leura, Australia 15 - 16 Mar 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

Design of smart structures for wind turbine blades

Supeni, E. E., Epaarachchi, J. A., Islam, M. M. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Design of smart structures for wind turbine blades." Noor, M. M., Rahman, M. M. and Ismail, J. (ed.) 2nd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2012). Gold Coast, Australia 07 - 09 Jul 2012 Sydney, Australia.

An investigation on the student performance in first year fundamental engineering course engineering statistics

Islam, Md Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha Ananda. 2012. "An investigation on the student performance in first year fundamental engineering course engineering statistics." Mortimer, Rachel (ed.) 15th International First Year in Higher Education Conference (FYHE 2012) . Brisbane, Australia 26 - 29 Jun 2012 Brisbane, Australia.

Non-velocity based analysis of passive ultrasonic signal for source location detection in composite plates: a pilot study

Hafizi, Z. M., Epaarachchi, J., Nizwan, C. K. E. and Lau, K. T.. 2012. "Non-velocity based analysis of passive ultrasonic signal for source location detection in composite plates: a pilot study." 1st International Conference of Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER 2011). Kuantan, Malaysia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Bristol, United Kingdom . IOP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/36/1/012008

Investigation of the impact properties of glass fibre / HMPP fibre hybrid composite materials for civil infrastructure constructions

Malvern, J. L., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Lau, K. T.. 2011. "Investigation of the impact properties of glass fibre / HMPP fibre hybrid composite materials for civil infrastructure constructions." 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-18). Jeju, Korea 21 - 26 Aug 2011 Korea.

Identification of distortions to FBG spectrum using FBG fixed filters

Kahandawa, G. C., Epaarachchi, J. A. and Wang, H.. 2011. "Identification of distortions to FBG spectrum using FBG fixed filters." Lee, Woo (ed.) 18th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-18). Jeju, Korea 21 - 26 Aug 2011 Korea.

The effect of viscoelasticity on fatigue behaviour of polymer matrix composites

Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2011. "The effect of viscoelasticity on fatigue behaviour of polymer matrix composites ." Guedes, Rui Miranda (ed.) Creep and fatigue in polymer matrix composites. Cambridge, United Kingdom. Woodhead Publishing Limited. pp. 492-513

An investigation of spectral response of embedded Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors in a hollow composite cylindrical beam under pure torsion and combined loading

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Wang, Hao, Followell, David, Birt, Peter, Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2010. "An investigation of spectral response of embedded Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors in a hollow composite cylindrical beam under pure torsion and combined loading." Teh, Kian, Davies, Ian and Howard, Ian (ed.) 6th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 6). Perth, Western Australia 12 - 15 Dec 2010 Perth, Australia.

Effects of the self distortions of embedded FBG sensors on spectral response due to torsional and combined loads

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Wang, Hao and Canning, John. 2010. "Effects of the self distortions of embedded FBG sensors on spectral response due to torsional and combined loads." 3rd Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (APWSHM 2010). Tokyo, Japan 30 Nov - 02 Dec 2010 Tokyo, Japan.

Response Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) strain sensors embedded at different locations through the thickness around a delamination in a composite lamina

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Rathnaweera, Gayan, Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2010. "Response Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) strain sensors embedded at different locations through the thickness around a delamination in a composite lamina." 7th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composites (ACCM7). Taipei, Taiwan 15 - 18 Nov 2010 Taipei, Taiwan.

The developments of structural health/integrity monitoring systems using FBG sensors at CEEFC of USQ

Kahandawa, Gayan C., Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Wang, Hao and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2010. "The developments of structural health/integrity monitoring systems using FBG sensors at CEEFC of USQ." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

Performance of aluminium/vinylester particulate composite

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Reushle, Matthew T.. 2010. "Performance of aluminium/vinylester particulate composite." Nie, Jian-Feng and Morton, Allan (ed.) PRICM7: 7th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing. Cairns, Australia 02 - 06 Aug 2010 Zurich, Switzerland. Scientific.Net. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.654-656.2656

Sensors, actuators, and intelligent processing [Preface]

Lau, Kin-Tak, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Sudarshan, T. S.. 2010. "Sensors, actuators, and intelligent processing [Preface]." Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 25 (4), pp. 211-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426910903425036

The response of embedded NIR (830 nm) fiber Bragg grating sensors in glass fiber composites under fatigue loading

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2010. "The response of embedded NIR (830 nm) fiber Bragg grating sensors in glass fiber composites under fatigue loading." Journal of Composite Materials. 44 (7), pp. 809-819. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998309346382

A simplified empirical model for prediction of mechanical properties of random short fiber/vinylester composites

Epaarachchi, J., Ku, H. and Gohel, K.. 2010. "A simplified empirical model for prediction of mechanical properties of random short fiber/vinylester composites." Journal of Composite Materials. 44 (6), pp. 779-788. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998309346383

Dynamic behaviour of laterally loaded pultruted composite beams

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Birt, Peter. 2009. "Dynamic behaviour of laterally loaded pultruted composite beams." Dyckmans, Gunther (ed.) 9th International Conference of the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials Under Dynamic Loading (DYMAT 2009). Brussels, Belgium 07 - 11 Sep 2009 France.

Investigation of embedded near infrared fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830 nm) in structural health monitoring of glass fibre composite structures

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2008. "Investigation of embedded near infrared fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830 nm) in structural health monitoring of glass fibre composite structures ." Sampson, David D. (ed.) 19th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors (OFS-19). Perth, Australia 15 - 18 Apr 2008 Bellingham, WA. United States. SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.786896

Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder

Epaarachchi, J. A., Karunasena, W. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Change of dynamic response of pultruded composite components used in advanced composite structures due to fatigue and fracture

Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2008. "Change of dynamic response of pultruded composite components used in advanced composite structures due to fatigue and fracture ." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Investigation of dynamic behaviour of a hybrid composite bridge girder

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Karunasena, Warna and Aravinthan, Thiru. 2007. "Investigation of dynamic behaviour of a hybrid composite bridge girder." Marshall, Ian (ed.) 14th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS 14). Melbourne, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2007 Melbourne, Australia.

An investigation of the response of embedded near infrared fibre bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830nm) in glass fibre composites under fatigue loading

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Canning, John and Stevenson, Michael. 2007. "An investigation of the response of embedded near infrared fibre bragg grating (FBG) sensors (830nm) in glass fibre composites under fatigue loading." Marshall, Ian (ed.) 14th International Conference on Composite Structures (ICCS 14). Melbourne, Australia 19 - 21 Nov 2007 Melbourne, Australia.

Investigation of the use of near infrared FBG (830nm) sensors for monitoring the structural response of 0/90 woven cloth/CSM glass fibre/vynylester composite under static and fatigue loading

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A., Clegg, Richard E. and Canning, John. 2007. "Investigation of the use of near infrared FBG (830nm) sensors for monitoring the structural response of 0/90 woven cloth/CSM glass fibre/vynylester composite under static and fatigue loading." HUMS 2007: 5th DSTO International Conference on Health and Usage Monitoring . Melbourne, Australia 19 - 22 Mar 2007 Australia.

Assessment of damage accumulation in glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites under spectrum fatigue loading

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2006. "Assessment of damage accumulation in glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites under spectrum fatigue loading." Hoffman, Mark and Price, John (ed.) 2006 International Conference on Structural Integrity and Failure (SIF2006). Sydney, Australia 27 - 29 Sep 2006 Australia.

An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clegg, Richard. 2006. "An experimental investigation of the properties of cross-ply laminate used for manufacturing of small aircraft components." Composite Structures. 75 (1-4), pp. 93-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.080

A study of estimation of damage accumulation of glass fibre reinforce plastic (GFRP) composites under a block loading situation

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2006. "A study of estimation of damage accumulation of glass fibre reinforce plastic (GFRP) composites under a block loading situation." Composite Structures. 75 (1-4), pp. 88-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.04.063

Effects of static-fatigue (tension) on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass fibre reinforced plastic composites

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2006. "Effects of static-fatigue (tension) on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass fibre reinforced plastic composites." Composite Structures. 74 (4), pp. 419-425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2005.04.022

The development of a fatigue loading spectrum for small wind turbine blades

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2006. "The development of a fatigue loading spectrum for small wind turbine blades." Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 94, pp. 207-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2005.12.007

Effects of static fatigue on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass / polyester composites

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A.. 2005. "Effects of static fatigue on the tension-tension fatigue life of glass / polyester composites." Xie, Mike, Mouritz, Adrian, Khatibi, Akbar Afaghi, Gardiner, Craig and Chiu, Wing Kong (ed.) 4th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM 2005). Melbourne, Australia 16 - 18 Feb 2005 North Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

A new cumulative fatigue damage model for glass fibre reinforced plastic composites under step/discrete loading

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2005. "A new cumulative fatigue damage model for glass fibre reinforced plastic composites under step/discrete loading." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 36 (9), pp. 1236-1245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2005.01.021

Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2004. "Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig." Atrens, Andrej, Boland, J. N., Clegg, Richard and Griffiths, John (ed.) 2004 Structural Integrity and Fracture International Conference (SIF2004). Brisbane, Australia 26 - 29 Sep 2004 Australia.

An empirical model for fatigue behavior prediction of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites for various stress ratios and test frequencies

Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2003. "An empirical model for fatigue behavior prediction of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) composites for various stress ratios and test frequencies." Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 34 (4), pp. 313-326. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-835X(03)00052-6