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The risks and potential influence of undermined areas in the Okiep Copper District with a specific focus on the Bruinhoek populated area of Concordia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The collapse and/or subsidence of overburden located above an undermined area is inevitably an impending consequence of underground mining activities across the world. One of the legacies left behind of ... -
The Liquefaction potential of soils on the Cape Flats established by means of empirical correlation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Soil Liquefaction is a problem associated mostly with earthquakes and occurs in areas with relatively shallow water tables. During an earthquake, the soil loses strength and stiffness due to the shaking. ... -
Investigating the influence of low-level outlet shape on the scour cone formed during pressure flushing of sediments in hydropower plant reservoirs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global shift to renewable energy sources has led to the exponential growth of hydropower in the 21st century. Hydropower will continue to play an important role in electricity supply in the near future ... -
Implementation of the Fire Beam Element (FBE) in OpenSees for the analysis of structures in fire
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fire safety design for buildings has become an increasing concern worldwide, especially after disasters such as the World Trade Centre collapse and the more recent Grenfell Tower re. In such cases, ... -
Geometric Optimisation of Earth Retaining Quay Walls for the Marine Environment through the use of Ground Anchors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Quay walls which accommodate the docking of marine vessels form an important part of port structures. This thesis focuses on the optimisation of precast concrete cantilever type quay walls with the ... -
Exploring Driver behaviour under conditions of darkness: shedding light on the night time traffic death toll
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Road traffic crashes are a global public health concern and the leading cause of deaths and injuries. While it is possible to be involved in a road crash at any given time within the traffic environment, ... -
Development of a two-tier prioritisationalgorithm for the replacement of water reticulation pipes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Water pipe replacement in ageing water networks needs to be prioritised within constraints of limited municipal budgets. Relatively higher water pipe failure frequency in a distribution zone could point ... -
Design of rubble-mound foundations for vertical seawalls: scour, screed layer and berm width
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Coastal erosion has always been a challenging problem to solve for coastal engineers since it is such a complex process that threatens valuable environments and properties along the coastline. Structural ... -
Data mining construction project information to aid project management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Internationally, the popularity of data mining and its use in a business context has grown rapidly in many sectors. The organisations that utilise data mining have experienced significant gains in ... -
A Building Information Modelling-based approach towards improving the constructability of suspended floor slabs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Poor coordination between designers and contractors is a regular occurrence within the Architecture, Engineering and Consulting (AEC) industry. The poor coordination often results in unpractical designs ... -
Assessment of SHCC overlay retrofitting of unreinforced load bearing masonry for seismic resistance
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A significant stock of multi-story unreinforced load bearing masonry (ULM) structures is located in the Cape Town region (South Africa). The region is categorised as a light to moderate seismic region. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
