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  1. Dynamic Analysis of Large Flat-foldable Arrays – Natural Frequency Bounds and Influence of Prestress

    Article • January 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  2. Flexible deployable space solar arrays.

    Article • January 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Maria Kechri, Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  3. Design-informed generative modelling of skeletal structures using structural optimization

    Article • Computers & Structures, October 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  4. Seismic retrofitting of masonry infilled RC buildings in low-to moderate-seismic regions: case study of typical Sri Lankan school buildings

    Article • Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, September 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  5. Rapid seismic visual screen method for masonry infilled reinforced concrete framed buildings: Application to typical Sri Lankan school buildings

    Article • International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, June 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  6. Seismic fragility of lightly reinforced concrete school building typologies with different masonry infill configurations

    Article • Structures, January 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  7. Effects of tow arrangements on the homogenized response of carbon fiber woven composites

    Article • Composite Structures, November 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  8. Analysing wrinkle interaction behaviour with Z-fold crease pattern in thin-film planar membrane reflector

    Article • International Journal of Solids and Structures, November 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  9. Simulation of ultra-thin membranes with creases

    Article • International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  10. Modified spiral folding pattern for deployable membranes

    Article • Aerospace Science and Technology, October 2021, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  11. Investigation of wrinkling behaviour in the creased thin-film laminates

    Article • International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, July 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  12. 3D Full-Field Deformation Measuring Technique Using Digital Image Correlation

    Article • July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  13. Influence of Intersected Fold-Lines on Thin-Folded Membranes

    Article • July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  14. Parametric Study on the Homogenized Response of Woven Carbon Fibre Composites

    Article • July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  15. Formation of Plastic Creases in Thin Polyimide Films

    Article • Journal of Applied Mechanics, February 2020, ASME International

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  16. Estimation of rotation capacity of monosymmetric I-beams

    Article • August 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  17. Nonlinear Bending Response of Two-Ply Plain Woven Carbon Fibre Composites

    Article • July 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  18. ABD matrix for two-ply plain weave carbon fibre laminates

    Article • Thin-Walled Structures, February 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  19. 3D Full-Field Deformation Measuring Technique with Optics-Based Measurements

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  20. Modelling of Corrosion Induced Cover Cracking in Concrete with Exposed Reinforcement

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  21. Predicting Fretting Fatigue Crack Propagation Using Finite Element Analysis

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  22. Predicting Wind Response of Tall Buildings Using Fluid-Structure Interaction

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  23. Characterizing the Mechanics of Fold-lines in Thin Kapton Membranes

    Article • January 2018, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  24. Prediction of creased geometry of thin folded membranes using finite element analysis

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  25. Measuring structural dynamics with smartphones

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  26. Folding and Deployment of Closed Cross-Section Dual-Matrix Composite Booms

    Article • January 2016, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  27. Design improvement of self-deployable booms made of fibre composite

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, November 2014, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  28. Deployment Dynamics of Ultrathin Composite Booms with Tape-Spring Hinges

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, March 2014, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  29. Failure criterion for two-ply plain-weave CFRP laminates

    Article • Journal of Composite Materials, September 2012, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  30. Design and Validation of Thin-Walled Composite Deployable Booms with tape-Spring Hinges

    Article • April 2011, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  31. Quasi-Static Folding and Deployment of Ultrathin Composite Tape-Spring Hinges

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, January 2011, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  32. Optimized Designs of Composite Booms with Tape Spring Hinges

    Article • April 2010, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  33. Deployment Dynamics of Composite Booms with Integral Slotted Hinges

    Article • May 2009, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi

  34. Simulation of Quasi-Static Folding and Deployment of Ultra-Thin Composite Structures

    Article • April 2008, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof. Chinthaka Mallikarachchi