Masters Degrees (Civil Engineering)

Alkali-resistant glass textile reinforcement of 3D printed concrete

Janse van Rensburg, Johannes Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022, 2022-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Additive manufacturing such as 3D concrete printing (3DCP), has recently gained significant attention due to its numerous benefits. However, 3DCP still has significant challenges to overcome before it ...

Structural assessment of ASR-affected concrete bridge deterioration

Kirchner, Hugo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: ASR has long been acknowledged as a key consideration that needs to be accounted for when designing structures in South Africa. The main purpose of this study was to inform industry practitioners of the ...

Prediction of Sediment Accretion at Natural Detached Breakwaters in South Africa

Booysen, Simoné (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There have been many attempts at estimating the accretion in the lee of detached breakwaters as this could help to indicate the conditions on the landward side of the breakwater, which is useful for the ...

EVALUATION OF VORTEX SETTLING BASIN (VSB) PERFORMANCE IN GRIT REMOVAL FROM SEWER LINES

Nguza, Tanduxolo Clive (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study was motivated by the prevalence of sewer spillages and sediment deposition in sewers. The objective of this study was to validate the CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) modelling of the sewer VSB ...

Hydraulic evaluation of the automatic TOPS Gate mounted on a low crested weir

Rae, John (2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Abstract This study provides an independent review Of a large automatic TOPS Gate, developed by AmanziFIow Projects. The hßraulic evaluation done by means Of a 1:20 physical model Of the prototype ...

Repair of Dolos breakwaters with larger layered Dolos units

Olivier, Tianca (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The original design conditions of many breakwaters are being exceeded, due to amongst others, climate change, which is causing an increase in storm duration, wave heights and water depth. Thus, more ...

Green Coastal Protection and Flood Defence Options for Western Indian Ocean Countries

Whitehead, Aidan John (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Traditionally engineers have resorted to hard or grey infrastructure to defend vulnerable coastlines against the forces of coastal processes. However, there is growing interest and awareness in more ...

Development of a green concrete road barrier prototype in South Africa

Heyns, Migael Gabriel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the development of a Green concrete median or roadside barrier prototype. The study focussed on the development and testing of a Green concrete barrier, to determine if the creation ...

A cost-benefit analysis of blockchain versus relational databases for digitalising and automating information flows in cross-border supply chains

Wolf, Dieter Erhard (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global trade is plagued by slow and inefficient manual processes associated with physical documents. Firms are constantly looking for new ways to improve transparency and increase the resilience of their ...

3D printing of eco-friendly concrete incorporating recycled plastic waste (RESIN8) as fine aggregate

Oosthuizen, Jandré Daniel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)

ENGLISH BSTRACTS: Plastic waste is a massive environmental issue worldwide which cannot be solved in a simple manner. Sand being a natural resource is limited in nature in contrast to the abundance of waste plastics in our ...

Thermal performance of cavities in 3DPC building facades using DesignBuilder

Moelich, Migael (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The lack of research done on improving the thermal comfort for occupants of low-income Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) buildings in South Africa are problematic seeing that there is a ...

Optimised structural reliability as a basis for prestressed concrete design

Snel, Zander (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-10)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Prestressed concrete design is performed via the limit states design approach. The design of a prestress configuration for flexure is generally governed by the serviceability limit state of cracking. The ...

Investigating the impact of human-centric public transport design principles on the desirability and operational success of public transport in the Western Cape Province, South Africa -- a mixed-methods study

Carstens, Rain (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South African commuters are continuously disappointed by the provision of unsafe, unreliable transport services, feeling transport authorities and modal operators remain indifferent towards their needs ...

Parametric modelling of integral bridge soil spring reactions

Featherston, Nicholas Rudyard (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The integral bridge is a bridge structure in which the deck, piers and abutments are all made integral without the use of expansion joints. The joints would normally allow the expansion and contraction ...

Behaviour of masonry systems incorporating waste plastic subjected to fire

Botha, Ayden Dennis (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plastic waste within the built environment is a global concern, with proportions of waste plastic produced in municipal solid waste being more than 10% by the beginning of the millennium. Within the ...

Designing a mobility as a service principled service offering for the minibus taxi industry that improves the user experience—using Stellenbosch as a case study

Mtsi, Thabani Sanda (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The minibus taxi industry (MBTI) is the backbone of the South African public transport system, accounting for 63% of all public transport trips and transporting a total of 2.5 million daily commuters. ...