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THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS OF SRI LANKA
JANUARY 2021

What were some of the challenges faced As a result, we have successfully solved technical
during construction? problems such as sonar installation and imaging,
GPS positioning, and hydraulic-powered arm
Due to the Indian Ocean monsoon, breakwater installation, making it possible for the visible
construction had to be during the non-monsoon placement of accropode blocks and thereby
period, which directly reduces the effective time greatly improving the construction efficiency and
available for construction. Coupled with the engineering quality.
narrow top of the breakwater and construction
procedures, we would have failed to keep the Similarly, various other mathematical modelling,
construction project on schedule should we have simulation exercises were conducted with the
followed traditional construction techniques. use of modern technology to overcome practical
challenges, optimize use of resources and ensure
Information about the Indian Ocean monsoon timely delivery of the project.
was gathered to assist simulation analysis of
the actual observations for the research into the
main dynamic factors and patterns of sediment
movement. Mathematical modeling based on the
hydraulic structure and the progress of hydraulic
reclamation was also conducted.

With conclusions of these, we developed and
optimized integrated plan for synchronized land
formation and breakwater construction to guide
on-site construction. Moreover, we verified the
plan based on the actual situation and did a
supplementary analysis.

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