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Application of natural fibre composites in construction: a research case study

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V Date: May 2007 The paper reviews the potential application of NFC in construction, identifies the prerequisite mechanical properties for equivalency, and prepares the targeted values for mechanical properties of NFC in construction. The mechanical properties ... Read more
Defining a Strategic National Agenda on the theory of construction for development

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V ; Knoetze, Theunis P Date: May 2007 In exploring the possibility of establishing a theory of construction for development, this paper reviews concepts of theory and theory formulation, contextualises optimal developmental modalities, describes the role of construction within ... Read more
Empowerment impact assessment (EmpIA), a tool for poverty alleviation and capacity building

Author: Louw, MR Date: Sep 2006 Empowerment impact assessment (EmpIA) is a quantitative and qualitative process, developed to evaluate the empowerment opportunities in civil engineering projects. It informs the design and construction processes of the projects and records ... Read more
Energy modelling software

Author: Osburn, L Date: Jan 2010 The construction industry has turned to energy modelling in order to assist them in reducing the amount of energy consumed by buildings. However, while the energy loads of buildings can be accurately modelled, energy models often under-predict ... Read more
Establishing miniaturised structural testing techniques to enable high-throughput screening of microorganisms and microbial components for unpaved road stabilisation application

Author: Malapermal, Veshara ; Naicker, Prisha ; Mgangira, Martin B ; Mukaratirwa, Samson ; Lalloo, Rajesh ; Ramchuran, Santosh O Date: Jan 2020 Roads are expensive to develop particularly in challenging environmental conditions, and a lack of understanding of the properties of soil can lead to poor design and premature failures contributing to costly maintenance. The construction ... Read more
External costs of sand mining in rivers: evidence from South Africa.

Author: De Lange, Willem J ; Nahman, Anton ; Theron, A Date: May 2009 The valuation of estuarine goods and services serves to highlight the degree to which estuaries contribute to human well-being and to show that the social cost of activities which contribute to estuary degradation could be greater than the ... Read more
Foresight studies and reform initiatives in construction: Lessons for developing countries

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V Date: Jan 2006 This paper analyses construction foresight studies and construction reform initiatives with a view to identifying lessons for developing countries. It notes the number of construction reform initiatives over the last 60 years, mostly in the ... Read more
Green building handbook volume 3: Demolish or deconstruct

Author: Van Wyk, Llewellyn V Date: Nov 2010 Construction is responsible for 50 per cent of all resources consumed in the world making it one of the least sustainable global industries. Although it is difficult to quantify, largely due to the highly variable amount of waste generated ... Read more
Highlighting the gap between critical outcomes requirements and built environment education in South Africa

Author: Ampofo-Anti, NL Date: Jun 2007 This paper aims to highlight the discrepancies between current built environment education and Critical Outcomes requirements of the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Read more

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