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Tensile and shear characterisation of the joint interface of alternative masonry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: One of the biggest challenges that the South African government is confronted with is providing adequate housing for approximately 2.3 million households still living in informal settlements. Currently, ... -
Invloed van vloeibare kuringsmetodes op plastiese krimpkrake van beton
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die kraak van beton is ‘n algemene probleem wat kan lei tot verlies aan duursaamheid, dienslewe en estetiese waarde. Tog is daar verskeie beskikbare maniere om die ontwikkeling van krake te verhoed ... -
An investigation into the reliability performance of bridges designed according to TMH-7
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa’s bridge design code, called Technical Methods for Highways 7 (TMH-7), was last revised in 1988 and is partially based on an outdated code. Since then, the road freight industry has expanded ... -
Hydraulic optimisation of a postulated sediment flushing system in low-level dam outlets
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Reservoir sedimentation is an ongoing critical concern worldwide with a recorded global average of 33% of reservoir storage capacity already been lost therefrom, which is expected to exceed 50% by 2050 ... -
Behaviour of masonry systems incorporating waste plastic subjected to fire
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plastic waste within the built environment is a global concern, with proportions of waste plastic produced in municipal solid waste being more than 10% by the beginning of the millennium. Within the ...
