Browsing Masters Degrees (Civil Engineering) by Title
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2D Modelling of turbulant transport of cohesive sediments in shallow reservoirs
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)Modelling of the transport of fine cohesive sediments, as found in most South African reservoirs, has not been well developed. This is because the transport processes that are involved are complex and the theories not ... -
3D Printing of rapid setting ordinary concrete mixtures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In recent years, significant research and development has gone into 3D printed concrete. This construction technique requires no formwork as in ordinary construction projects. The addition of admixtures ... -
Accelerated testing of an asphalt pavement with the third-scale model mobile load simulator (MMLS3)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accelerated pavement testing (APT) is the application of a wheel loading, to a prototype or actual layered, structural pavement system to determine pavement response and performance under controlled, ... -
Accessibility index to public facilities for prioritisation of community access road development
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A number of studies have acknowledged the positive impacts that rural roads have on the social and economic development of a region. This impact is due to the increased accessibility offered by road ... -
Advanced characterisation of hot mix asphalt with recycled crushed glass
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the last few decades, the use of glass in pavement applications has been implemented by various countries in the international community. South Africa, however, on average generates roughly 900 000 ... -
Aeration of Roberts Splitters through an Internal Gallery of a Dam
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Roberts splitters have effectively been used for more than 75 years to dissipate the flood discharge energy of more than 30 dam spillways in South Africa and abroad. Roberts’ (1943) standard, unaerated ... -
Age-related performance of typical seal binders in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The age-related performance of typical seal binders in South Africa was studied to understand the behaviour of the binders as it ages. The three main failure mechanisms for surfacing seals include surface ... -
Algorithmic component and system reliability analysis of truss structures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most of the parameters involved in the design and analysis of structures are of stochastic nature. This is, therefore, of paramount importance to be able to perform a fully stochastic analysis of structures ... -
Alternate methods to determine the microstructure of collapsible soils
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Collapsible soil is one of the most widely distributed problematic soils in the world including South Africa. Extreme leaching and erosion of the colloidal matter and fine particles creates a structure ... -
Alternative wall-to-slab connection systems in reinforced concrete structures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the construction of multi-storey buildings, the reinforced concrete (RC) core or shear walls normally precede the construction of the RC floors. A system is therefore required to connect the floors ... -
Altimetry comparison, backward wave refraction and extreme wave analysis of NCEP data: Cape Point to Richards Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Offshore wave climate along the south and east coast of South Africa has been investigated in this thesis. The design waves are needed to understand the offshore wave climate and necessary for the design ... -
Analysing the Behaviour of Soil Reinforced with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic Waste
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Environmental issue effects like natural resource depletion, climatic change and global warming have significantly influenced the innovations in material science and technology with the aim of attaining ... -
An analysis into the invigoration of a rail corridor through private sector investment and transit oriented development principles
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The steady decline in passenger volumes using the passenger railway network in South Africa since the implementation of the Transport Deregulation act in 1988 has escalated to a steep decline in ... -
An Analysis of flow characteristics of unconventional weaving traffic: Western Cape case Study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of unconventional weaving behaviour of traffic within freeway sections and propose remedial measures. Thereby gaining a more ... -
Analysis of nearshore current patterns using aerial drone measurements at monwabisi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis explores the development of a methodology for using quadcopter aerial drones to measure currents in the nearshore zone, along with assessing other possible applications within the marine ... -
The analysis of road traffic accident data in the implementation of road safety remedial programmes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A road safety remedial programme has as an objective the improvement of road transportation safety by applying road safety engineering remedial measures to hazardous road network elements in a manner ... -
Analysis of the Hydrodynamics of rectangular plunging Jets and the subsequent scouring in broken-up Rock Beds
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The scour mechanisms of rock are highly variable, equally so the geotechnical and hydrodynamic conditions of each study area, which complicate the prediction of scouring. Cases such as Kariba Dam and ... -
Analysis of the relationship between fatal rural road crashes and road design elements: Namibian case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Traffic safety is a major concern in developing countries. Every year over 1.2 million people are killed in road crashes in the world. The crash fatality rate in Namibia has been reported to be higher ... -
Analysis of the relationship between the severity of road traffic crashes and the human factors involved: N4 Toll route case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Road safety is considered to be one of the most critical concerns in contemporary society. As a result, reducing road traffic crashes is, arguably, the most critical aspect that needs to ... -
Analysis of the transition between Tubular Modular Track and ballasted railway
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Tubular Modular Track (TMT) is a relatively new rail design invented in 1989. The system is ballastless and is designed to continuously support the rails on twin reinforced concrete (RC) beams which are ...
