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Steps as hydraulic roughness elements in segmentally lined tunnels
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Segmentally lined tunnels are increasingly being built to transfer water from one water
scheme to another. The segments that line such tunnels are often in the form of pre-cast
concrete sections, which ...
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 ...
An overview of municipal information systems of Drakenstein municipality with reference to the Actionit open decision support framework
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Actionl'I' is a project undertaken by a consortium consisting of CSIR, Simeka
Management Consulting, University of Pretoria and the University of Stellenbosch for
the Innovation Fund of the Department ...
Imposed loads for inaccessible roofs of light industrial steel buildings
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A critical evaluation of provisions for imposed loads in the South African Loading
Code for design of structures, SABS 0160-1989 (SABS), by comparison with other
codes was performed earlier. The ...
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 ...
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 ...
Design and analysis of small scale wind turbine support structures
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A technology that has advanced immeasurably as a result of the necessity for green energy production is the
harnessing of wind energy. One of the most important aspects of a wind turbine is its supporting ...
Evaluation of the Catchment Parameter (CAPA) and Midgley and Pitman (MIPI) empirical design flood estimation methods
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The devastating effects floods have on both social and economic level make effective flood risk management an essential part of rural and urban development. A major part of effective flood risk management ...