Doctoral Degrees (Civil Engineering)
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Determination of the critical incipient failure conditions for angular riprap dumped on wide & steep trapezoidal channels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main objective of this thesis was to determine the critical MN that defines the incipient failure conditions of angular riprap dumped on wide and steep trapezoidal channels. A total of 32 physical ... -
Aspects of self-cementation when applied in roads
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Worldwide, the growing volumes of traffic have led to the increase in an expanding infrastructure that must be continually maintained. Congruent with these developments are undesirable environmental c ... -
South African novice drivers: exploring hazard perception development during the learner driver training phase
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)Introduction Novice drivers, worldwide, have an increased risk of being in a fatal crash. Despite reliable crash data, indications are that South African novice drivers are no exception and that novice drivers form part ... -
Investigation into flow-induced vibrations of piano key weirs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis considers the transient behaviour of piano key weirs (PKW) from a hydrodynamic and structural perspective. Their geometry makes them very rigid structures, however, there are thinner components ... -
Modelling breakthrough curves and investigating the impact of models and numerical properties on parameter estimation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research investigated and applied several Eulerian numerical methods of the advection-dispersion model (AD-Model) for the analysis of concentration-time curves, also known as breakthrough curves (BTCs), ... -
Health and safety management and performance among construction contractors in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The construction industry is of vital importance to the economies of nations. It employs about seven percent of the global workforce but accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of all work-related ... -
Investigating the link between the built environment and the incidence of pedestrian crashes in Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in the road environment, particularly in the developing world. To gain a better understanding of pedestrian crash causation, the built environment has been ... -
Numerical modelling of alkali silica reaction in concrete dams
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Dams are important infrastructure components and an asset for any country. Past earthquakes have highlighted their vulnerability to damage and even failure which can have major socio-economic consequences, ... -
Reliability-Based Design in Geostructural Engineering
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Current standards used in South African geotechnical design practice follow the partial factor limit states design approach. Although partial factors used in this approach are calibrated for standardised ... -
Reliability assessment of shear design provisions for reinforced concrete beams with stirrups
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: EN 1992-1-1: Design of concrete structures (EC2) has been accepted for adoption by South Africa to replace SANS 10100-1. EC2 shear design formulation is based on the Variable Strut Inclination Method ... -
Estimating outdoor water use allowing for the possible impacts of climate change
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate change may stress water supply systems due to both diminishing water resources and rising climate driven water use. Reducing the sensitivity of residential outdoor water use to climatic factors ... -
Optimality in sewer network design
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sewer networks form a vital part of urban infrastructure and represent a capital intensive expense in the public sector. In South Africa, a recent estimation stated that R44.75 billion is required to ... -
Nonlinear truss modelling of masonry infill frames towards sustainable residential buildings
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: With significant international efforts focused on sustainable development goals, the role of engineers in achieving sustainable infrastructure development cannot be over-emphasised. However, one of the ... -
Steel fibre-reinforced concrete: multi-scale characterisation towards numerical modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In recent years, Steel Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) applications have increased in quantity and variety, due to its potential to partially or totally replace conventional reinforcement (rebar or welded ... -
A beam finite element for the analysis of structures in fire
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: All building structures require a specified fire resistance rating and numerous procedures have been produced for ensuring this. In engineering practice designers can generally not perform detailed ... -
Contributions to structural mechanics and durability in structural engineering
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Contributions to structural engineering have been made since 2001 from the basis of the Department of Civil Engineering of Stellenbosch University (SU). The inauguration of the Centre for Development of ... -
Probabilistic Models of Design Wind Loads in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The formulation of design wind loads on structures is subject to multiple sources of uncertainties,both inherent in the physical process itself and due to the engineering models used in the formulation. ... -
Durability of Concrete under Combined Action – Mechanical Load and Alkali-Silica Reaction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are still many problems remaining unresolved when concrete structures exposed to combined actions are studied separately, such as, severe environment and mechanical loads. In practice, these conditions ... -
Wind Engineering Science and its role in optimising the design of the built environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wind Engineering and Building Aerodynamics constitutes a relatively recent technical science (spanning the last sixty years or so), which integrates three principal domains and the related pools of knowledge ... -
Maintenance engineering standards to fulfil the legal duty of road authorities towards safe roads
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The road network is a mode of communication that is important for the movement of people and the distribution of goods. Ownership of roads is vested in public entities. The provision of roads follows need, ...
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