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Using the standardised precipitation index to determine the severity, duration, and frequency of drought events in the western cape water supply system area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Droughts are significant climate events, that can have severe consequences and impacts on the planning and operation of water supplies, but the lack of consistent quantification and monitoring of droughts ... -
Sanitation in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The state of South African infrastructures is in decline, yet the degree of decline is neither well quantified nor well understo od. Specific to the infra structura l field of sanitation in South Africa, ... -
Modelling the future impacts of climate change on sediment yield for a semi-arid catchment in South Africa using SHETRAN
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sedimentation (caused by soil erosion and high sediment yields) has become a major problem in South Africa, especially in semi-arid regions like the Karoo, where water scarcity and reduction of reservoir ... -
Modelling of 3D structures in fire as skeletal frames using the Fire Beam Element (FBE) for simplified analysis and design
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: n recent years performance-based designhasbecomemore popular in structural fire engineeringas itoften leads to more cost effective and safe designs. Real incidents,such as the Broadgate fire in 1990,and ... -
Investigation into a smartphone application for household water data management as a tool to improve conservation efforts
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Water demand management strategies are receiving increasing focus in literature for advancing water conservation. Various smart metering products are available on the market to help household ... -
The influence of temperature on the cracking of plastic concrete
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The temperature of fresh concrete is highly susceptible to changes while still in the plastic state which typically ranges between 4 to 8 hours after placement. High early age concrete temperatures can ... -
The Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on traffic generation and parking demand at hospitals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the traffic generation and parking demand on hospitals. Coronavirus disease first started in Wuhan, China and was reported as the global pandemic ... -
Finite element modelling of eccentrically loaded concrete filled double skin tube columns
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Columns are structural elements that transmit loads from floors,beams and other columns aboveto the foundation. Columns should, therefore, be robust to resist failure. There are two (2)types of columns, ... -
Factors influencing plastic settlement cracks in concrete and the corresponding influence on concrete durability
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plastic settlement cracking occurs as a result of differential settlement during the plastic state of concrete. Differential settlement is always caused bya restraining factor, such assteel ... -
An experimental investigation of the scale effects observed in mine waste rock
(2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Direct Shear test remains a cornerstone of the geotechnical industry, despite the well-known inherent drawbacks presented by this test method. The primary objective of this ... -
Estimating sanitary sewer pipeline infrastructure from basic characteristics of a service zone
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The standard detailed design and cost estimation for a sewer network involves considerable time and financial investment. There are,however, many cases where a rapid assessment of the sewer infrastructure ... -
Development of a cost-effective method to implement traffic management principles to a small city environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Small cities, defined as cities with a population of at most 300,000 people, would benefit from a Traffic Management Centre (TMC) to improve traffic operations but the model used for larger cities is ... -
Design of rubble-mound structure as scour protection for vertical seawalls: layer thickness, median rock mass and energy through the layers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study contributesto the optimal design of a rubble-mound structure used as toe protection for a vertical seawall. A concrete seawall is placed on top of a screed layer. In front of the seawall, ... -
Conceptual design of dry bulk terminals
(2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global economy continues to be fuelled by the burning of coal in power stations and the erection of infrastructure using steelmade from iron ore. New dry bulk terminal projects,or the upgrade ... -
Breach volume estimation of tailings storage facility Failures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Estimatingthe potentialtailingsreleasevolume(VF)and run-out distances(Dmax)ofTailings Storage Facilities(TSFs)form an integral part of the Tailings Dam Breach Assessment (TDBA) process.These estimationslargely ... -
Assessment of the behaviour factor for structural wall buildings when incorporating soil-structure interaction.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Structural walls in low- to medium-rise buildings are relatively stiff and have short fundamental periods of vibration. The short periods produce large equivalent lateral forces and overturning moments, ... -
Analysis of the relationship between the severity of road traffic crashes and the human factors involved: N4 Toll route case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Road safety is considered to be one of the most critical concerns in contemporary society. As a result, reducing road traffic crashes is, arguably, the most critical aspect that needs to ... -
An Analysis of flow characteristics of unconventional weaving traffic: Western Cape case Study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is to analyse the characteristics of unconventional weaving behaviour of traffic within freeway sections and propose remedial measures. Thereby gaining a more ...
