• Scalability of fixed-radius searching in meshless methods for heterogeneous architectures 

  Pols, LeRoi Vincent (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis we set out to design an algorithm for solving the all-pairs fixed-radius nearest neighbours search problem for a massively parallel heterogeneous system. The all-pairs search problem is ...
• Extreme wind speeds for the South-West Indian Ocean using synthetic tropical cyclone tracks 

  Fearon, Giles (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Tropical cyclones are synoptic scale rotating storms capable of generating intense wind speeds and rainfall with potentially devastating social and economic consequences. In addition to abnormally high ...
• Design and construction preferences for connections in the precast concrete industry of South Africa 

  Mostert, Louwrens Hubert (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Precast concrete has been used for decades in the construction industry, locally as well as internationally. Rapid urban development and the need for shorter construction periods for building and ...
• Concrete wind turbine towers in Southern Africa 

  Van Zyl, Willem Sternberg (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Exponential growth of the global wind turbine market has led to a significant increase in the capacity of wind turbine generators. Modern turbines require higher support structures as higher wind speeds ...
• A peridynamic model for sleeved hydraulic fracture 

  Van Der Merwe, Carel Wagener (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Current numerical methods in the eld of hydraulic fracturing are based mainly on continuum methods, such as the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Boundary Element Method (BEM). These methods are ...
• A feasible design concept for the deep water breakwater of the proposed new Durban Dig-Out Port 

  Wust, Isak (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Port of Durban is forecasted to reach its capacity in terms of container handling soon, which necessitates the investigation of an alternative port in the vicinity. The old Durban Airport site has ...
• A preliminary analysis of the sediment budget across the Swartvlei estuary mouth 

  Roets, Adriaan (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Swartvlei estuary and lake system is situated on the southern coast of the Western Cape Province of South Africa and forms part of the core conservation area of the Wilderness National Park. The ...
• Evaluation of adhesion properties in bitumen-aggregate systems for winter surfacing seals using the bitumen bond strength test 

  Twagirimana, Emmanuel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Flexible pavement designers have a choice of two wearing course: either asphalt concrete or surfacing seals. The latter have been widely used by several countries as their preferred wearing course over ...
• Investigating the impact of site activities and conditions on concrete quality of in-situ and precast construction methods 

  Solomons, Wesley John (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Construction of structural concrete frames may take place by using either cast in-situ or precast methods. With the cast in-situ method, these elements are constructed on the construction site as needed. ...
• A Study on the Design and Material Costs of Tall Wind Turbine Towers in South Africa 

  Way, Andrew Christopher (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this project is to study the structural design and costing of various designs of tall wind turbine towers and the associated foundations in a South African context. Speci c design guidelines ...
• Reliability of cold-formed steel screwed connections in tilt-and bearing 

  Van Wyk, Rudolf (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African National Standard for the structural use of cold-formed steel (SANS 10162-2) provides capacity prediction models for screwed connections. Screwed connections are designed against shear ...
• Influence of surface seal variables on bitumen bond strength properties 

  Lombard, Le Riche (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Surface seals are widely used in South Africa. There are a number of reasons which include affordability, versatility and durability. There are, however, in some cases problems with stone loss that can ...
• Consultants risk : an investigation into the impact of discounted professional fees on the risk exposure of civil and structural engineering services consultants in South Africa 

  Okonkwo, Patrick Nwabueze (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since the intervention of the Competition Commission and the abolition of the mandatory use of the government gazetted Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) fees scale, engineering services consultants ...
• Comparative study of the equivalent moment factor between international steel design specifications 

  Smalberger, Hermanus Johannes Wessels (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) is an important failure mode that needs to be taken into account during the design of steel beams. The fundamental equation for determining the elastic critical moment ...
• An investigation into the time and cost factors for a decision between in-situ and hybrid concrete construction 

  Piek, Philippus Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The construction industry is a competitive market and contractors need to keep up-to-date with new construction methods and technologies. Project teams in South Africa are required to make decisions during ...
• Development of a multi-criteria assessment tool to choose between housing systems for the low cost housing market 

  Theart, Petrus Johannes (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is well known that South Africa has a major housing backlog and that the population is growing every year. Consequently, more people are left homeless, without the finances to acquire a minimum ...
• Predicting water quality in bulk distribution systems 

  Rust, Tertius (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increased water demand to be supplied by municipal water distribution systems, and subsequent increased storage period of reserve water, may have implications with regards to water ageing and subsequently ...
• Configurations of a piled row breakwater for a protected shallow water marina 

  Gous, Werner (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For the safekeeping or harbouring of small craft, whether for leisure or commercial use, a tranquil basin is the principle requirement in designing a functional harbour facility. Waves transmitted ...
• Estimating domestic outdoor water demand for residential estates 

  Du Plessis, Jacobus Lodewikus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The outdoor water consumption of residential properties is a major contributor to the seasonal fluctuation of the overall water consumption of these properties. The estimation of the relating outdoor water ...
• An Assessment of Accommodation Strategies for Coastal Adaptation in Cape Town, South Africa, in Response to Climate Change 

  Faasen, Petronella (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

  ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As the world finds itself increasingly unable to avoid the negative impacts of the physical phenomena associated with climate change, adaptation to climate change has been brought to the forefront of the ...

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