By Associate Professor Damith Mohotti

Journal articles

Ekanayake IU; Palitha S; Gamage S; Meddage DPP; Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D, 2023, 'Predicting adhesion strength of micropatterned surfaces using gradient boosting models and explainable artificial intelligence visualizations', Materials Today Communications, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.106545

Mohotti D; Wijesooriya K; Weckert S, 2023, 'A simplified approach to modelling blasts in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)', Defence Technology, 23, pp. 19 - 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2022.11.006

Wang H; Weerasinghe D; Hazell PJ; Mohotti D; Morozov EV; Escobedo-Diaz JP, 2023, 'Ballistic impact response of flexible and rigid UHMWPE textile composites: Experiments and simulations', Defence Technology, 22, pp. 37 - 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2022.08.009

Ranaweera P; Bambach MR; Weerasinghe D; Mohotti D, 2023, 'Ballistic impact response of monolithic steel and tri-metallic steel–titanium–aluminium armour to nonrigid NATO FMJ M80 projectiles', Thin Walled Structures, 182, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.110200

Dassanayaka D; Hedigalla D; Weerasinghe D; Wanasekara N; Gunasekera U; Mohotti D, 2023, 'Developing a Compression-moulded Composite Partitioning Panel from Banana Fibres and Polylactic acid (PLA)', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 23, pp. 21 - 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.56748/EJSE.233832

Weerasinghe D; Breen S; Wang H; Mohotti D; Hazell PJ; Escobedo-Diaz JP, 2022, 'Impact resistance and yarn pull-out behaviour of polymer spray-coated UHMWPE fabrics', Materials Today Communications, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104473

Weerasinghe D; Bambach MR; Mohotti D; Wang H; Jiang S; Hazell PJ, 2022, 'Development of a Coated Fabric Armour System of Aramid Fibre and Rubber', Thin Walled Structures, 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2022.109679

Weerasinghe D; Bambach MR; Mohotti D; Wang H; Hazell PJ, 2022, 'High-velocity projectile impact response of rubber-coated aramid Twaron fabrics', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107515

Mohotti D; Mendis P; Wijesooriy K; Fonseka I; Weerasinghe D; Lee CK, 2022, 'Abrasion and Strength of high percentage Graphene Oxide (GO) Incorporated Concrete', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 22, pp. 37 - 43, http://dx.doi.org/10.56748/ejse.2233001

Abu-Zidan Y; Mendis P; Gunawardena T; Mohotti D; Fernando S, 2022, 'Wind Design of Tall Buildings: The State of the Art', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, https://ejsei.com/EJSE/article/view/331

Mohotti D; Fernando PLN; Weerasinghe D; Remennikov A, 2021, 'Evaluation of effectiveness of polymer coatings in reducing blast-induced deformation of steel plates', Defence Technology, 17, pp. 1895 - 1904, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2020.11.009

Wang H; Weerasinghe D; Mohotti D; Hazell PJ; Shim VPW; Shankar K; Morozov EV, 2021, 'On the impact response of UHMWPE woven fabrics: Experiments and simulations', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2021.106574

Weerasinghe D; Mohotti D; Anderson J, 2021, 'Numerical Modelling of the Rate-sensitive Behaviour of High-performance Fabrics', Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, 7, pp. 107 - 126, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40870-020-00274-4

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D; Remennikov A; Hazell PJ; Wang H; Amin A, 2021, 'Stress propagation and debonding effects in impedance-graded multi-metallic systems under impact loading', International Journal of Protective Structures, 12, pp. 3 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041419620917709

Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D; Amin A; Chauhan K, 2021, 'Wind loads on a super-tall slender structure: A validation of an uncoupled fluid-structure interaction (FSI) analysis', Journal of Building Engineering, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.102028

Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D; Amin A; Chauhan K, 2021, 'Comparison between an uncoupled one-way and two-way fluid structure interaction simulation on a super-tall slender structure', Engineering Structures, 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111636

Somarathna HMCC; Raman SN; Mohotti D; Mutalib AA; Badri KH, 2021, 'Behaviour of concrete specimens retrofitted with bio-based polyurethane coatings under dynamic loads', Construction and Building Materials, 270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121860

Mohotti D; Fernando PLN; Weerasinghe D; Remennikov A, 2021, 'Evaluation of effectiveness of polymer coatings in reducing blast-induced deformation of steel plates', DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY, 17, pp. 1895 - 1904, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dt.2020.11.009

Somarathna HMCC; Raman SN; Mohotti D; Mutalib AA; Badri KH, 2020, 'Rate dependent tensile behavior of polyurethane under varying strain rates', Construction and Building Materials, 254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119203

Ranaweera P; Weerasinghe D; Fernando PLN; Raman SN; Mohotti D, 2020, 'Ballistic performance of multi-metal systems', International Journal of Protective Structures, 11, pp. 379 - 410, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041419619898693

Weerasinghe D; Mohotti D; Anderson J, 2020, 'Incorporation of shear thickening fluid effects into computational modelling of woven fabrics subjected to impact loading: A review', International Journal of Protective Structures, 11, pp. 340 - 378, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041419619889071

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D; Remennikov A; Hazell PJ; Wang H; Amin A, 2020, 'Experimental, numerical and analytical study on the shock wave propagation through impedance-graded multi-metallic systems', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2020.105621

Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D; Amin A; Chauhan K, 2020, 'An uncoupled fluid structure interaction method in the assessment of structural responses of tall buildings', Structures, 25, pp. 448 - 462, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2020.03.031

Rajeev A; Mohotti D; Shelke A, 2020, 'Implications of impact experiments on honeycomb shielded exterior beam-column joint', Engineering Structures, 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110470

Somarathna HMCC; Raman SN; Mohotti D; Mutalib AA; Badri KH, 2020, 'Hyper-viscoelastic constitutive models for predicting the material behavior of polyurethane under varying strain rates and uniaxial tensile loading', Construction and Building Materials, 236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117417

Al-Kubaisi O; Mohotti D; Al-Qassag O, 2020, 'Prediction of plywood deformation under the impact of windborne debris using Taguchi method', Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 671, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/671/1/012096

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D; Remennikov A, 2019, 'Behaviour of explosively welded impedance-graded multi-metal composite plates under near-field blast loads', International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2019.105124

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D, 2019, 'Design of an impedance-graded metallic composite system as a protective mechanism for concrete structures', Journal of Applied Mechanics Transactions ASME, 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4043886

Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D; Chauhan K; Dias-da-Costa D, 2019, 'Numerical investigation of scale resolved turbulence models (LES, ELES and DDES) in the assessment of wind effects on supertall structures', Journal of Building Engineering, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100842

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D; Remennikov A, 2019, 'An innovative approach of using continuous impedance-graded metallic composite system for attenuation of stress waves', Journal of Applied Mechanics Transactions ASME, 86, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4042681

Mohotti D; Wijesooriya K; Dias-da-Costa D, 2019, 'Comparison of Reynolds Averaging Navier-Stokes (RANS) turbulent models in predicting wind pressure on tall buildings', Journal of Building Engineering, 21, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2018.09.021

Somarathna HMCC; Raman SN; Mohotti D; Mutalib AA; Badri KH, 2018, 'The use of polyurethane for structural and infrastructural engineering applications: A state-of-the-art review', Construction and Building Materials, 190, pp. 995 - 1014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.09.166

Xing F; Mohotti D; Chauhan K, 2018, 'Study on localised wind pressure development in gable roof buildings having different roof pitches with experiments, RANS and LES simulation models', Building and Environment, 143, pp. 240 - 257, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.07.026

Mohotti D; Fernando PLN; Zaghloul A, 2018, 'Evaluation of possible head injuries ensuing a cricket ball impact', Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 158, pp. 193 - 205, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2018.02.017

Xing F; Mohotti D; Chauhan K, 2018, 'Experimental and numerical study on mean pressure distributions around an isolated gable roof building with and without openings', Building and Environment, 132, pp. 30 - 44, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.01.027

Remennikov A; Ngo T; Mohotti D; Uy B; Netherton M, 2017, 'Reprint of: Experimental investigation and simplified modeling of response of steel plates subjected to close-in blast loading from spherical liquid explosive charges', International Journal of Impact Engineering, 105, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2017.03.024

Remennikov A; Ngo T; Mohotti D; Uy B; Netherton M, 2017, 'Experimental investigation and simplified modeling of response of steel plates subjected to close-in blast loading from spherical liquid explosive charges', International Journal of Impact Engineering, 101, pp. 78 - 89, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2016.11.013

Chandima Chathuranga Somarathna HM; Raman SN; Badri KH; Mutalib AA; Mohotti D; Ravana SD, 2016, 'Quasi-static behavior of palm-based elastomeric polyurethane: For strengthening application of structures under impulsive loadings', Polymers, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym8050202

Mohotti D; Ngo T; Raman SN; Mendis P, 2015, 'Analytical and numerical investigation of polyurea layered aluminium plates subjected to high velocity projectile impact', Materials and Design, 82, pp. 1 - 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2015.05.036

Yang Y; Zhou R; Ge Y; Mohotti D; Mendis P, 2015, 'Aerodynamic instability performance of twin box girders for long-span bridges', Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 145, pp. 196 - 208, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2015.06.014

Mohotti D; Raman SN; Ngo T; Mendis P, 2015, 'Use of coupled smooth-particle hydrodynamics/lagrangian method in the simulation of deformable projectile penetration', International Journal of Protective Structures, 6, pp. 419 - 437, http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/2041-4196.6.3.419

Zhou R; Yang Y; Ge Y; Mendis P; Mohotti D, 2015, 'Practical countermeasures for the aerodynamic performance of long-span cable-stayed bridges with open decks', Wind and Structures an International Journal, 21, pp. 223 - 239, http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/was.2015.21.2.223

Ngo T; Mohotti D; Remennikov A; Uy B, 2015, 'Numerical simulations of response of tubular steel beams to close-range explosions', Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 105, pp. 151 - 163, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.11.007

Lua TWY; Mendis P; Ngo T; Zhang L; Mohotti D; Sofi M, 2014, 'Blast studies on bridges - A state-of-the-art review', Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 14, pp. 7 - 19

Mohotti D; Ngo T; Raman SN; Ali M; Mendis P, 2014, 'Plastic deformation of polyurea coated composite aluminium plates subjected to low velocity impact', Materials and Design, 56, pp. 696 - 713, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.11.063

Mohotti D; Ali M; Ngo T; Lu J; Mendis P, 2014, 'Strain rate dependent constitutive model for predicting the material behaviour of polyurea under high strain rate tensile loading', Materials and Design, 53, pp. 830 - 837, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.07.020

Mohotti D; Ali M; Ngo T; Lu J; Mendis P; Ruan D, 2013, 'Out-of-plane impact resistance of aluminium plates subjected to low velocity impacts', Materials and Design, 50, pp. 413 - 426, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.03.023

Mohotti D; Ngo T; Mendis P; Raman SN, 2013, 'Polyurea coated composite aluminium plates subjected to high velocity projectile impact', Materials and Design, 52, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.05.060

Conference Papers

Azad MAK; Al-Deen S; Mohotti D, 2025, 'EFFECT OF CONNECTION GEOMETRY ON THE JOINT CAPACITY OF AN LVL LOADED PERPENDICULAR TO THE GRAIN', in Proceedings from the 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering Advancing Timber for the Future Built Environment Wcte 2025, pp. 3208 - 3216, http://dx.doi.org/10.52202/080513-0391

Wijesooriya K; Zhu S; Rawat S; Lee CK; Mohotti D, 2023, 'Engineered cementitious composite beams in impact damage mitigation for bridge piers', in Proceeding of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety Symposium 2023, Kandy, Sri Lanka, presented at The International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety Symposium 2023, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15 December 2023 - 17 December 2023

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