Dhanushka Palipana

Works (6)

Updated: September 3rd, 2024 08:23

2024 journal article

Analytical Evaluation of Deep Beams with High-Strength Headed Shear Reinforcement, Part II

ACI Structural Journal, 121(3), 147–158.

By: D. Palipana*  & G. Proestos* 

Contributors: D. Palipana*  & G. Proestos* 

author keywords: deep beams; finite element modeling; headed reinforcement; high strength; reinforced concrete; shear; strut-and-tie
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete; Structural Load-Bearing Analysis; Seismic Performance and Analysis
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Added: June 11, 2024

2024 journal article

Behavior of Shear-Critical Concrete Deep Beams Monitored with Digital Image Correlation Equipment

ACI Structural Journal, 121(2), 181–192.

By: D. Palipana  & G. Proestos 

Contributors: D. Palipana  & G. Proestos 

author keywords: asymmetrical loading; deep beams; digital image correlation (DIC); disturbed regions; experiments; reinforced concrete; shear
topics (OpenAlex): Optical measurement and interference techniques; Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; Optical Systems and Laser Technology
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Added: May 7, 2024

2024 journal article

Experimental Investigation of Deep Beams with High‑Strength Headed Shear Reinforcement, Part I

ACI Structural Journal, 121(3), 135–145.

By: D. Palipana*  & G. Proestos* 

Contributors: D. Palipana*  & G. Proestos* 

author keywords: deep beams; high strength; reinforced concrete; reinforcement; shear
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete; Structural Load-Bearing Analysis; Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
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Added: June 11, 2024

2024 article

Quantification of shear transfer mechanisms in reinforced concrete deep beams using measured experimental data

Palipana, D. K., Trandafir, A. N., Mihaylov, B. I., & Proestos, G. T. (2024, August 10). Engineering Structures, Vol. 318.

By: D. Palipana n , A. Trandafir *, B. Mihaylov * & G. Proestos n 

Contributors: D. Palipana n , A. Trandafir *, B. Mihaylov * & G. Proestos n 

author keywords: Reinforced concrete; Structures; Shear; Cracks; Deep beams; Assessment; Aggregate interlock
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis; Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
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Added: August 26, 2024

2022 journal article

Framework for Quantification of Shear-Transfer Mechanisms from Deep Beam Experiments

ACI Structural Journal, 119(3), 53–65.

By: D. Palipana* , A. Trandafir, B. Mihaylov & G. Proestos* 

Contributors: D. Palipana* , A. Trandafir, B. Mihaylov & G. Proestos* 

author keywords: aggregate interlock; assessment; cracks; deep beams; rein-forced concrete; shear
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Health Monitoring Techniques; Structural Load-Bearing Analysis; Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
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Added: August 29, 2022

2020 journal article

Evaluating the shear resistance of deep beams loaded or supported by wide elements

Engineering Structures, 226, 111368.

By: G. Proestos n , D. Palipana n  & B. Mihaylov *

Contributors: G. Proestos n , D. Palipana n  & B. Mihaylov *

author keywords: Deep beams; Shear; Concrete structures; Wide loading/supporting elements; Stress concentrations; Kinematics-based model; Finite element models
topics (OpenAlex): Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete; Structural Load-Bearing Analysis; Concrete Corrosion and Durability
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Added: January 11, 2021

Employment

Updated: October 10th, 2025 14:32

2025 - present

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US
Postdoctoral Fellow Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

2025 - 2025

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Postdoctoral Researcher Civil and Environmental Engineering

2023 - 2025

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS, US
Postdoctoral Researcher Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering

Education

Updated: July 29th, 2023 22:20

2018 - 2023

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
PhD Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

2014 - 2017

University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, LK
BSc. Eng Civil Engineering

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