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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Civil Engineering) by Issue Date
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(University of Pretoria, 1978)Cement-treated materials have been used successfully in road pavements since the thirties. In the past the research developments were mainly directed towards, and the emphasis during design was mainly placed on material ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1984)The initial utilization and calibration of the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) for road pavement evaluation by the TPA Roads Department is discussed. The graphic representation of measurements are also illustrated. Following, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1984)South Africa is a country fortunate in possessing a well developed network of paved roads that provides a basic and often overlooked facility for the social and economic welfare of the country. However, an accute shortage ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1984)This thesis presents a catalogue of designs for segmental block pavements for use in Southern Africa. It developes a basis for the designs by identifying and quantifying those parameters which affect the design. The ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1988)Afrikaans: Hierdie verhandeling vorm 'n dokument waarin riglyne met betrekking tot die antwerp van grand- en rotsvuldamme (vuldamme) vir Suid-Afrikaanse toestands saamgestel is. Bestaande kennis is gerntegreer en saamgevat. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1988)Read abstract in the document
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(University of Pretoria, 1989)Unpaved roads comprise about 72 percent of the national and provincial road network in South Africa and substantially more of the total southern African road network. Significant costs are incurred annually by the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1991)The proper densification of the separate pavement layers forms an integral part of road construction. Many problems, are, however, experienced in this area. Because of a lack of knowledge the compaction of untreated ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1993)The growing interest in pavement management systems (PMSs), both in South Mrica and internationally, has been in response to a shift in importance from the construction of new roads to the maintenance of the existing ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2001)Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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(University of Pretoria, 2004)In the recent past, as more farm power is being demanded on farms, due to increased farm sizes and operating speeds, larger and heavier farm machines are deployed in various farming operations. Their cumulative negative ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-06-03)Although a wide range of flow measurement devices and methods already exist for the measurement of irrigation water, water users and water management officials still claim there is a need for more appropriate devices that ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-11-09)Precision Farming is by far the most exciting new agricultural technology developed during the past decade, and although technology transfer is especially difficult in agriculture for a number of reasons, this technology ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2005-12-02)Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-05-11)In the last couple of decades, geocell reinforced soil systems have been used in challenging new applications. Although the widely different application of cellular confinement systems demand a better understanding of the ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-05-18)Seismic wave testing has become increasingly popular in site investigation. This is due to the fact that the principles involved are becoming more accepted and that the equipment are becoming more available and reliable. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-06-03)Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-06-03)The study involves, describing the nature of the airline industry, especially in the African situation with some of its problems being high airfares and inaccessibility within the continent. In order to address these ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-06-07)South Africa, as one of the world’s largest gold producing countries, also generates large amounts of tailings. These tailings are disposed in tailings dams, which pose great threat to the environment in the case of failure, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2006-06-09)The current trends in the road transport sector show a growth in axle loads as well as vehicle numbers on all types of roads in highly industrialised countries as well as in developing countries. This increase in axle loads ...
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