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Understanding and benchmarking suppression systems for post-flashover informal settlement fires
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Currently there are more than one billion people residing in informal settlements worldwide. The increasing number of people residing in informal settlements worldwide is attributed to an overall rise in ... -
A study of safety and security of pedestrians travelling towards the Bellville, Claremont and Mitchells Plain public transport interchanges in the Cape Town municipal area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Poor levels of safety and security have continued to increase, the state of public transport continues to deteriorate, while 5.2 million commuters are challenged by this daily. The implementation of NMT ... -
A stochastic, daily time-step model for the conjunctive use of surface water, groundwater, desalination and water reclamation for municipalities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a broadly-developed water infrastructure based mainly on surface water, localised groundwater and occasional desalination as resources. However, the most suitable sites for surface water ... -
Stochastic evaluation of per capita domestic water requirements in view of various lifestyles
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Water authorities and policymakers are challenged with ensuring water supply for the future in the face of population growth, urbanisation and climate change. The possibility exists that water is being ... -
Shear behaviour of irregular shaped concrete beams with and without steel fibres
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In a rapidly evolving world, the use of concrete for the development of infrastructure is steadily increasing and this trend is set to continue in the future. In order to decrease the environmental impact ... -
Seismic resistance of unreinforced load-bearing masonry buildings, retrofitted with a strain-hardening cement-based composite
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are many low-rise unreinforced load-bearing masonry (ULM) buildings in the Western Cape, South Africa, which is a seismic zone. These buildings are susceptible to collapse should a seismic event ... -
Rock-structure interaction : improving the consistency in the finite element modelling of rock foundations for bridges
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The design and modelling of foundations crosses two civil engineering disciplines, namely structural- and geotechnical engineering. The structural engineer goes into great detail when sizing foundations ... -
Rheological performance of seals in South Africa based on binder ageing considerations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ageing is a fundamental phenomenon that affects the durability and performance of bituminous binders in a pavement. Ageing increases the risk of premature pavement failures whilst reducing the material ... -
A proof of concept investigating the support of densification through the planning and implementation of road infrastructure in the South African context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In recent decades, the metropolitan areas of Johannesburg and Pretoria in South Africa have expanded rapidly. It is expected that the trend will continue in the future. Planning and implementation of ... -
Potential for recycled concrete aggregate stabilisation with bitumen emulsion and foamed bitumen
(2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bitumen stabilisation is a technology used to improve the strength properties of any aggregate, which is also environmentally friendly. The method of stabilisation requires less energy in comparison to ... -
Numerical modelling of wave-induced vertical ship motions at the Port of Richards Bay : calibration and computation of extreme values
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The CSIR conducted extensive scale model studies of wave-induced hull motion response of ships in shallow water. The aim of these studies was to produce a solid database that will, in future, assist South ... -
Modelling water demand for residential households by segregating indoor and outdoor uses
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ability of municipalities to deliver a sustainable supply of water to South African customers has become a major problem. Water scarcity is a profound challenge facing most countries worldwide that ... -
Interaction between clinker, calcium sulphate and superplasticisers in cement-based mixes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Modern cement contains an increasing number of extenders, resulting in a variation in the composition of the cement, while the use of chemical admixtures is also becoming a normal addition to a modern ... -
Influence of spray jet technology on bond strength of asphalt and pavement life
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Tack coats promote bonding between pavement layers. This allows the pavement structure to behave as a single unit whilst providing adequate strength. The lack of poor bonding leads to a pavement structure ... -
The Influence of pile batter angle, soil unit weight and soil moisture content on the ultimate axial tensile load capacity of micropiles
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Battered piles are commonly adopted to resist overturning moments acting on the foundations of high-rise buildings and tower structures. Urbanization at an exponential rate is leading to an increase in ... -
Geotechnical investigation for the emplacement of radio telemetry dishes at the Matjiesfontein Space Geodesy observatory
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A secondary site area at the Matjiesfontein Space Geodesy Observatory (MSGO) has provisionally been selected for the emplacement of large radio telemetry dishes. While several investigations have been ... -
Exploration into the potential for a low-enthalpy geothermal power plant in the Cape Fold Belt
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has long been dependent on coal and other fossil fuels for cheap electricity generation. While there has been an increase in utilising renewable energy over the last two decades, the main ... -
Evaluation of the influence of aeration on the discharge capacity and flow induced vibrations of Piano Key Weir spillways
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A Piano Key Weir (PKW) spillway is a popular option for increasing the discharge capacity of existing dams due to its high discharge efficiency compared to linear and traditional labyrinth weirs, as ... -
Establishing and applying road classification and access management techniques on Bird street in Stellenbosch, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bird Street is one of the roads in Stellenbosch with the slowest movement of traffic and the highest level of congestion during peak hour periods (06:00 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 19:00). The optimum functioning ... -
Energy dissipation at uncontrolled high dam spillways by flare
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Spillways have been used for approximately 3500 years to discharge water from dams. A growing world population has made the construction of dams a matter of critical importance. Several different types ...
