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Flash flood risk management in a South African township: a case study of Alexandra

Fadupin, Adekunle Oluwatosin (Vaal University of Technology, 2022)

Several studies have been carried out on improvement of flood risk assessment and management in South Africa. Despite all these studies, the problem of F lash Flood (FF) persists. This study was designed to determine the ...
Determining the efficiency of selected vegetated biofilters in reducing nutrients from urban stormwater in the city of Ekurhuleni, South Africa

Bvumbi, Mulalo Justice (Vaal University of Technology, 2021-11)

Over time, the quality standard of stormwater in the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) has deteriorated due to industrial, commercial, residential and farming activities. Stormwater quality directly impacts the treatment chain of ...
Structural bond behaviour of ribbed GFRP rebars in concrete beams under dynamic loading

Mukalay, J. N. (Vaal University of Technology, 2019-09-19)

This research investigated the structural bond strength of GFRP rebars in concrete beams under dynamic loading with the aim to characterize the structural bond behaviour and evaluate the limitations of the GFRP rebars under ...
Modelling of Pressurised Water Supply Networks that May Exhibit Transient Low Pressure - Open Channel Flow Conditions

Byakika, Stephen Nyende (Vaal University of Technology, 2011-03)

Growing demand for water due to increasing populations, industrialisation and water consuming lifestyles puts stress on existing water supply systems. To cater for the rising demand, water distribution networks are expanded ...
Effect of land-use change on traffic peak hour factor

Phahlane, Motsepe Herbert (Vaal University of Technology, 2012-01)

Growth in land development in South Africa resulted in large increase in traffic volumes. A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA), as a traffic engineering tool, is commonly used to assess the possible effects of a land development ...
Anaerobic co-digestion of abattoir and textile industry wastewater in a UASB reactor

Ondari, James Maati (2015-04)

Textile industry effluents are carcinogenic and highly recalcitrant hence difficult to degrade especially through biological methods. Abattoir effluents are classified under high-strength wastewaters because of their ...
Rubber tyre and plastic waste use in asphalt concrete pavement

Onyango, Felix Odhiambo (2015-12)

Modified asphalt concrete is one of the important construction materials for flexible pavements. The addition of polymers and natural hydrocarbon modifiers to enhance the properties of asphalt concrete over a wide temperature ...
Development of pavement management systems for road network maintenance

Mapikitla, David (2012-11-01)

In the past thirty years there has been a rapid deterioration of the road network in South Africa. As an attempt to address this challenge, a study was conducted on R34 between Vrede and Bothmas Pass Border. The aim of the ...
Investigation of the performance of fibre reinforced polymer re-bars in structural foundations

Labana, Beltran (2012-11-01)

This research focused on the structural performance of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) re-bars in structural foundation compared to steel reinforcement re-bars. The corrosion of steel re-bars is the main reason of deterioration ...
Application of integrated water resources management in computer simulation of River Basin's status - case study of River Rwizi

Atim, Janet (2012-03-28)

During the last few years, concern has been growing among many stakeholders all over the world about declining levels of surface water bodies accompanied by reduced water availability predominantly due to ever increasing ...