By Dr Damith Mohotti

Journal articles

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

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

Widanage C; Wijesooriya K; Lee CK; Mohotti D, 2023, 'Prediction of blast-induced positive peak incident pressure using artificial neural networks', in Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Impact Engineering (ISIE2023), Perth, presented at 11th International Symposium on Impact Engineering (ISIE2023), Perth, 03 December 2023 - 05 December 2023

Weerasinghe D; Breen S; Wang H; Mohotti D; Hazell PJ; Escobedo-Diaz JP, 2023, 'Improving Impact Resistance of Plain-Woven Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fabrics', in Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, pp. 549 - 559, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_39

Fonseka I; Ginigaddara T; Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D; Mendis P; Lee CK, 2022, 'Producing sustainable rigid pavements with the addition of graphene oxide', in ICSBE 2022: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Springer Singapore, Earl’s Regent Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, presented at International Conference On Sustainable Built Environment 2022 (ICSBE 2022), Earl’s Regent Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 16 December 2022 - 18 December 2022, https://link.springer.com/book/9789819934706

Mohotti D; Weerasinghe D, 2019, 'Numerical Modelling of High-Performance Fabrics with Emphasis on Rate-Dependency and Progressive Damage Failure Using Mechano-Rheological Constitutive Models', Melbourne, Australia, presented at 13th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (ICM13), Melbourne, Australia, 16 December 2019

Al-Kubaisi O; Mohotti D; Al-Qassag O, 2019, 'Prediction of plywood deformation under the impact of windborne debris using Taguchi method', in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, Kerbala, Iraq, presented at IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Kerbala, Iraq, 04 November 2019 - 06 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/671/1/012096

Fernando PLN; Mohotti D; Remennikov A; Hazell PJ; Wang H; Amin A, 2019, 'Stress wave propagation through an impedance-graded multi-material system', in 13th International Conference on Shock and Impact Loads on Structures, SILOS 2019, pp. 197 - 199

Fenando PLN; Mohotti D; Zaghloul A, 2019, 'Blast Response of Explosively Welded Impedance Graded Multi-Metal Systems', Melbourne, Australia, presented at 3th International Conference on the Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (ICM13), Melbourne, Australia

Mohotti D; Wijesooriya K, 2018, 'Predicting wind-induced pressure on slender tall structures using steady and unsteady RANS CFD analysis.', Torquay, Victoria, presented at 19th Australasian Wind Engineering Society Workshop, Torquay, Victoria, 04 April 2018

Zaghloul A; RANAWEERA P; Mohotti D, 2018, 'Assessment of Blast Effects on Passengers in Underground Trains', Brisbane, Australia, presented at 25th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Brisbane, Australia

Mohotti D; Wijesooriya K; Xing F, 2018, 'Dynamic performance of steel poles and its longitivity due to induced load from dynamic wind.', Brisbane, Australia, presented at 25th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials, Brisbane, Australia

Mohotti D; Razzaque S; Fernando PNL; Dias-da-Costa D, 2017, 'Numerical and analytical investigation of load transfer through eccentric columns with different cross sections', Adelaide, Australia, presented at 28th Biennial National Conference of the Concrete Institute of Australia, Concrete2017, Adelaide, Australia, 22 December 2017 - 25 December 2017

Mohotti D; Fernando PLN; Zaghloul A, 2017, 'Investigation of Possible Head Damages due to the Impact of a Cricket Ball', Sydney, Australia, presented at 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (ACAM9), Sydney, Australia, 27 November 2017 - 29 November 2017

Wijesooriya K; Mohotti D, 2017, 'A Validated Numerical Approach in Wind design of Supper Tall Buildings', Kandy, Sri Lanka, presented at 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Mohotti D; Fernando PLN; Remennikov A; Uy B, 2017, 'Continuous impedance-graded metallic composite system for shock mitigation', Melbourne, presented at 6th International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures (DAPS), Melbourne

Fernando PLN; Zaghloul A; Mohotti D, 2017, 'Experimental and numerical investigation of possible head damages due to the impact of a cricket ball', Kandy, Sri Lanka, presented at 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Ngo T; Mohotti D; Remenikov A, 2015, 'Use of polyurea-auxetic composite system for protecting structures from close-in detonations', Newcastle, Australia, presented at 3rd International Conference on Protective Structures (ICPS3), Newcastle, Australia, 03 February 2015 - 06 February 2015

Mohotti D; Ngo T; Mendis T, 2015, 'Use of multi-layered composite systems in ballistic impact mitigation', Newcastle, Australia, presented at 3rd International Conference on Protective Structures (ICPS3), Newcastle, Australia, 03 February 2015

Mohotti D; Ngo T; Uy B; Netherton M, 2015, 'Experimental Investigation of Response of Steel Plates due to Close-in Blast Loading from Spherical Liquid Explosive', Singapore, presented at 5th International Conference on Design and Analysis of Protective Structures (DAPS2015), Singapore

Mohotti D; Danushka K; Mendis P, 2015, 'Wind design of slender tall buildings: CFD approach', Kandy, Sri Lanka, presented at 6th International Conference of Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM 2015), Kandy, Sri Lanka

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