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Surface run-off behaviour of bitumen emulsions used for the construction of seals

Kashaya, Asiimwe Annie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Factors influencing surface run-off of bitumen emulsions were studied in order to understand binders for use in the construction of surfacing seals. Run-off of the binder from the road surface causes ...
Understanding pedestrian crossing behaviour : a case study in the Western Cape, South Africa

Nteziyaremye, Pascal (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Road traffic accidents have been a global concern facing all countries. Approximately 1.2 million people are killed annually as a result of traffic accidents and 50 million are injured. More than 90 ...
Creating a sustainable environment for infrastructure delivery

Le Roux, Ellouise (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since 1994 the government of South Africa has spent substantial amounts of money on the development and expantion of infrastructure to include the previously disadvantaged. Each year the amount spent on ...
Reduction of seawall overtopping at the Strand

Roux, George Bishop (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Strand is located within False Bay and frequently encounters large quantities of wave overtopping over the coastal defences. This results in the damage of property and infrastructure and causes streets ...
The influence of percentage replacement on the aggregate and concrete properties from commercially produced coarse recycled concrete aggregate

Immelman, Derick Wade (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research is to investigate the potential use of coarse recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a material in structural concrete. The lack of knowledge and specifications in South Africa are ...
Structural lightweight aerated concrete

Van Rooyen, Algurnon Steve (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

Cellular concrete is a type of lightweight concrete that consists only of cement, water and sand with 20 per cent air by volume or more air entrained into the concrete. The two methods used for air entrainment in cellular ...
Precast modular construction of schools in South Africa

De Klerk, Dean (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is a study in the use of precast modular construction as an alternative to current methods of school construction in South Africa. Precast Modular Construction is a concept which utilises the ...
Evaluating the decision criteria for the prioritisation of South African dams for rehabilitation in terms of risk to human lives

Reynolds, Sonel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa a large number of dams owned by the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) need to be rehabilitated. This study investigated the decision process involved in the prioritisation of dams for ...
Investigation into cracking in reinforced concrete water-retaining structures

McLeod, Christina Helen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

Durability and impermeability in a water-retaining structure are of prime importance if the structure is to fulfill its function over its design life. In addition, serviceability cracking tends to govern the design of water ...
An investigation into the effect of climate change on eutrophication and surface water quality of Voelvlei Dam with an emphasis on algal growth

Ally, Sayed Hanief (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study of climate change and its effect on the eutrophication of surface waters is a current and critically important study for the well-being of the entire planet. Within the same emission scenario ...
Suitability of microwave application to heat reclaimed asphalt and crushed aggregates as an energy efficient method in the production of half warm mix

Nieftagodien, Riyaaz (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The pavement construction industry aims to reduce its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by investigating various energy efficient practices. The industry has focused on reducing energy consumption by producing ...
Vibratory hammer compaction of granular materials

Chilukwa, Nathan Ntanda (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Compaction is one of the key processes in the construction of road pavement layers. Not only is it significant in ensuring the structural integrity of the material in the road layers, but it also has ...
A two-dimensional mathematical model investigation of the hydrodynamics and sediment transport of Saldanha Bay and Langebaan Lagoon

Wiese, Michael-John Barnardo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since the construction of the causeway and the jetty during the early 1970’s in Saldanha Bay, various alterations to the coastline in the area of the Langebaan Lagoon mouth were observed. These alterations ...
Investigation of a testing approach for trapezoidal crest fastened metal cladding

Stephan, Hendrik Christoffel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Low-rise buildings with crest fastenedmetal cladding are susceptible to failures in the vicinity of the fasteners during strongwind uplift conditions. These localised failures often lead to the progressive ...
A stepwise approach towards achieving a multimodal platform within the context of the CoCT’s land transport networks

Struwig, Claudia Bernadine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The importance of transport should not be underestimated. Transport progresses a person’s quality of life: it connects people to one another and provides access to work, services and recreational ...

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