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- ItemDevelopment of Thermal Performance Testing Capability for Alternative Masonry Walls(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11) Voss, Ashleigh Jean; De Villiers, Wibke; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Civil Engineering.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Construction industries worldwide are feeling the pressure to move towards more sustainable methods of construction and materials. In South Africa, this pressure is being applied by the revision of national building regulations and requirements, specifically the implementation of SANS 10400-XA 'Energy Usage in Buildings', which intends to improve the energy efficiency and energy use within the built environment by regulating material thermal properties. In addition to this, there is continuous research being done within South African institutions to develop alternative building materials, however there are limited options regarding testing the thermal properties of these materials as building elements. Without these properties, the acceptance of these new materials for use in construction is unlikely. Currently, there are no known operational testing facilities within South Africa with the ability to test building element thermal properties. This study aims to provide such a testing facility, in order to aid the development of alternative construction materials by determining the relevant thermal properties needed to be used in construction.