Mithila Achintha

2025

Challenges and Opportunities in Using High Percentage Waste Glass Powder as Cement Replacement in Concrete

Chand, G., Achintha, M. & Wang, Y., 13 May 2025, In: Materials Circular Economy. 7, 19.

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Compressive Strength Gain of Glass Powder–Portlandite: An Investigation Toward Maximizing the Use of Waste Glass as Cement Replacement in Concrete

Chand, G., Achintha, M. & Wang, Y., 9 Jan 2025, The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment: NTZR 2024. Kioumarsi, M. & Shafei, B. (eds.). Cham: Springer Cham, p. 599-609 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 237).

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2024

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of FRP and Concrete Composite Deck Components

Alsaleh, A., Cunningham, L. & Achintha, M., 30 Apr 2024, Proceedings of the 19th European Bridge Conference, 2024: Euro Bridge 2024. Forde, M. (ed.).

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Glass–GFRP Laminate: A Proof of Concept Experimental Investigation

Yildirim, F. & Achintha, M., 4 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 85, 13 p., 108733.

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Is It Possible to Make Magnesia-Based Cement Environmentally Friendly?

Tan, Y., Liu, S., Achintha, M. & Mi, R., 6 Nov 2024, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

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Optimal Dimensions and Interlocking Geometries of Glass Blocks in Construction: A Finite Element Modelling-based Exploration

Achintha, M. & Kleckova, T., 18 Jul 2024.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

2023

Exploration of Waste Glass Powder as Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete

Chand, G., Achintha, M. & Wang, Y., 9 Jun 2023, SynerCrete 2023: International RILEM Conference on Synergising Expertise towards Sustainability and Robustness of Cement-based Materials and Concrete Structures. Jędrzejewska, A., Kanavaris, F., Azenha, M., Benboudjema, F. & Schlicke, D. (eds.). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Cham, Vol. 2. p. 260-270 11 p. (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 44).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Is 3D concrete printing low carbon? Getting it right

Selvaratnam, A. & Achintha, M., 11 Sept 2023, 42nd Annual Cement and Concrete Science Conference. IOM3, p. 22 1 p.

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2022

A Novel Technique for Enhancing Stress Concentration Features in Glass

Achintha, M., 20 Jun 2022, Challenging Glass Conference Proceedings – Volume 8 – 2022 – Belis, Bos & Louter (Eds.): Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Ghent, Belgium, Vol. 8.

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GFRP reinforced high performance glass–bolted joints: Development of a simplified finite element-based method for analysis

Achintha, M., 31 May 2022, In: The Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design. p. 1-15 15 p.

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Glass–GFRP Sandwich: Structurally Superior Laminated Glass

Achintha, M. & Yildirim, F., 7 Sept 2022, Fibre Polymer Composites in Construction (2022) - Conference Proceedings. Ashour, A. (ed.). c/o Audley House, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1EH, UK: Composites Connections, p. 72-77 6 p.

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2021

A novel strong and durable near-surface mounted (NSM) FRP method with cost-effective fillers

Sun, W., Lou, T. & Achintha, M., 1 Jan 2021, In: Composite Structures. 255, 112952.

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A validated modelling technique for incorporating residual stresses in glass structural design

Achintha, M., 1 Feb 2021, In: Structures. 29, p. 446-457 12 p.

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Exploitation of FRP fabric Reinforcement: Innovation beyond FRP bars

Sun, W. & Achintha, M., 1 Dec 2021, In: Structures. 34, p. 1099-1107 9 p.

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2020

Construction of full residual stress depth profile in glass using the knowledge of surface stress

Achintha, M., Belis, J., Bos, F. & Louter, C., 4 Sept 2020, Ghent University, Belgium

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Development of cohesive zone models for the prediction of damage and failure of glass/steel adhesive joints

Katsivalis, I., Thomsen, O., Feih, S. & Achintha, M., Mar 2020, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 97, p. 1-10 10 p.

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Effect of elevated temperatures and humidity on glass/steel adhesive joints

Katsivalis, I., Thomsen, O., Feih, S. & Achintha, M., 1 Oct 2020, In: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. 102, 102691.

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GFRP reinforced high performance glass–bolted joints: Concept and experimental characterisation

Achintha, M. & Zirbo, T., 29 Dec 2020, In: Construction and Building Materials. 274, 122058.

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2019

Exploitation of FRP Fabric Reinforcement

Achintha, M. & Taylor, S. (Editor), 4 Jun 2019.

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Failure prediction and optimal selection of adhesives for glass/steel adhesive joints

Katsivalis, I., Thomsen, O., Feih, S. & Achintha, M., 15 Dec 2019, In: Engineering Structures. 201, p. 1-14 14 p.

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Mechanical prestressing of annealed glass beams using pretensioned GFRP: characterisation and potentiality

Achintha, M. & Balan, B., 1 Aug 2019, In: Structures. 20, p. 11-19 9 p.

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Modelling residual stress in glass: Incorporation of the full stress field using a few stress measurements

Achintha, M. & Balan, B., 3 Sept 2019, Society of Glass Technology.

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Novel ductile FRP system for concrete reinforcement: concept and experimental characterization

Sun, W., Liu, H., Achintha, M., Pan, C. & He, T., 1 Aug 2019, In: Journal of Composites for Construction. 23, 4, p. 1-13 13 p.

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Reinforced annealed glass: 14th Conference on Advanced Building Skins

Achintha, M., 29 Oct 2019, Bern, Switzerland : Advanced Building Skins GmbH.

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2018

Developments in GFRP reinforced bolted joints in glass: Challenging Glass Conference 6

Achintha, M., Zirbo, T., Louter, C. (Editor), Bos, F. (Editor) & Belis, J. (Editor), May 2018, 8 p. Delft University of Technology.

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Glass–GFRP hybrids: from brittle glass to ductile and high strength structural glass

Achintha, M., Balan, B., Bessonov, M., Zirbo, T. & Kanvar, J., 30 Mar 2018.

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Strength evaluation and failure prediction of bolted and adhesive glass/steel joints

Katsivalis, I., Thomsen, O., Feih, S. & Achintha, M., 1 May 2018, In: Glass Structures & Engineering. 3, 2, p. 183-196 14 p.

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Towards innovative FRP fabric reinforcement in concrete beams: concrete–CFRP bond

Achintha, M., Alami, F., Harry, S. & Bloodworth, A., 1 Aug 2018, In: Magazine of Concrete Research. 70, 15, p. 785-797 13 p.

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2017

A novel design concept for connections in glass: Structural Integrity of glass reinforced with externally–bonded GFRP laminates

Achintha, M. & BESSONOV, M., 19 Apr 2017, 2 p. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering.

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A numerical study of the effects of shot peening on the short crack growth behaviour in notched geometries under bending fatigue tests

You, C., Achintha, M., He, B. & Reed, P., Oct 2017, In: International Journal of Fatigue. 103, p. 99-111 13 p.

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Characterisation of the mechanical behaviour of annealed glass–GFRP hybrid beams

Achintha, M. & Balan Bogdan, A., 30 Aug 2017, In: Construction and Building Materials. 147, p. 174-184 11 p.

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Low cycle fatigue life prediction in shot-peened components of different geometries – Part I: residual stress relaxation

You, C., Achintha, M., Soady, K., Smyth, N., Fitzpatrick, M. & Reed, P., 3 Apr 2017, In: Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. 40, 5, p. 761-775 15 p.

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Low cycle fatigue life prediction in shot-peened components of different geometries – Part II: life prediction

You, C., Achintha, M., Soady, K. & Reed, P., 3 Apr 2017, In: Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. 40, 5, p. 749-760 12 p.

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Mechanical behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with CFRP U-channels

Achintha, M., Alami, F., Harry, S., Blooddworth, A. & Guadagnini , M. (Editor), 6 Sept 2017, 8th Biennial Conference on Advanced Composites In Construction. : Volume: 1. Chesterfield, UK: NetComposites Limited, 6 p.

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Numerical modelling of the fatigue crack shape evolution in a shot-peened steam turbine material

You, C., He, B., Achintha, M. & Reed, P., Nov 2017, In: International Journal of Fatigue. 104, p. 120-135 16 p.

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2016

A numerical study of the effects of shot peening on crack growth in notch geometries under bending fatigue tests: ICRS-10: 10th International Conference on Residual Stresses

You, C., Achintha, M. & Reed, P., Jul 2016.

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A review on design, manufacture and mechanics of composite risers

Pham, D.-C., Sridhar, N., Qian, X., Sobey, A., Achintha, M. & Shenoi, A., Jan 2016, In: Ocean Engineering. 112, p. 82-96 15 p.

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Environmental impact and embodied energy

Achintha, M., Jun 2016

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Experimental and numerical investigation of float glass–GFRP hybrid beams

Balan, B. & Achintha, M., 16 Jun 2016. 8 p.

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Numerical modelling of the effects of shot peening on crack shape evolution under low-cycle fatigue: International Conference on Fatigue Damage of Structural Materials XI

You, C., Achintha, M., He, B. & Reed, P., Sept 2016.

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Sustainability of glass in construction

Achintha, M., 26 Aug 2016, Sustainability of Construction Materials, 2nd Edition. Khatib, J. (ed.). Cambridge, GB: Woodhead Publishing, p. 79-104 26 p.

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