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The behaviour of strain-hardening cement composites under biaxial compression
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Reinforced concrete is susceptible to cracking. This makes it less durable than
it would be had it been crack-free. Ingress of harmful substances into reinforced
concrete through cracks – which causes ...
Characterising failure of structural materials using digital images
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The fracture of ductile materials is currently regarded as a complex and challenging
phenomenon to characterise and predict. Recently, a bond-based, non-local theory was
formulated called the peridynamic ...
A method for prioritisation of concrete bridge inspections in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bridges are amongst the most important structures of any highway network. Once the bridge
construction is complete and a bridge is put into service, it is subjected to deteriorations. An effective
condition ...
Deriving peak factors for residential indoor water demand by means of a probability based end-use model
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The expected peak water demand in a water distribution system (WDS) is an important consideration for WDS design purposes. In South Africa the most common method of estimating peak demand is by multiplying ...
Finite element analysis of tubular track system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Tubular Track (TT) railway system is a twin beam modular railway system consisting of two
reinforced concrete (RC) beams on which steel rails are continuously supported. The beams are
linked with ...
The long term impact of the Seli One shipwreck on the Table Bay beaches
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: On the 9th September 2009, the 178 m Panamanian bulk carrier, the Seli One, ran aground off the coast of
Blouberg in Table Bay, South Africa. Due to failed salvage attempts, the vessel has remained ...
Alternate methods to determine the microstructure of collapsible soils
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Collapsible soil is one of the most widely distributed problematic soils in the world including South Africa. Extreme leaching and erosion of the colloidal matter and fine particles creates a structure ...
The role of knowledge management in improving constructability
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Constructability issues cause dire repercussions in the industry and often pose as overwhelming threats to the successful delivery of projects. Constructability issues mainly arise from a design, which ...
Self-compacting concrete versus normal compacting concrete : a techno-economic analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Self-compacting concrete (SCC) also referred to, as self-consolidating concrete, is a relatively new concrete technology used in the construction industry. It is able to flow under its own weight and ...
An interactive construction deployment planning model for the SKA project
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a global project to build the world’s largest telescope that stretches over at least 3000 km. There is a number of factors that need to be considered during the planning ...