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Thermal performance of cavities in 3DPC building facades using DesignBuilder
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The lack of research done on improving the thermal comfort for occupants of low-income Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) buildings in South Africa are problematic seeing that there is a ... -
Structural assessment of ASR-affected concrete bridge deterioration
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: ASR has long been acknowledged as a key consideration that needs to be accounted for when designing structures in South Africa. The main purpose of this study was to inform industry practitioners of the ... -
Prediction of Sediment Accretion at Natural Detached Breakwaters in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There have been many attempts at estimating the accretion in the lee of detached breakwaters as this could help to indicate the conditions on the landward side of the breakwater, which is useful for the ... -
Hydraulic evaluation of the automatic TOPS Gate mounted on a low crested weir
(2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Abstract This study provides an independent review Of a large automatic TOPS Gate, developed by AmanziFIow Projects. The hßraulic evaluation done by means Of a 1:20 physical model Of the prototype ... -
Green Coastal Protection and Flood Defence Options for Western Indian Ocean Countries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Traditionally engineers have resorted to hard or grey infrastructure to defend vulnerable coastlines against the forces of coastal processes. However, there is growing interest and awareness in more ... -
Development of a green concrete road barrier prototype in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the development of a Green concrete median or roadside barrier prototype. The study focussed on the development and testing of a Green concrete barrier, to determine if the creation ...