Author:Nokes, WA; Harvey, JT; Du Plessis, L; Long, F; Stolarski, PJDate:Aug 1997By combining the results of both the HVS and laboratory tests, interpretations of pavement performance are described and recommendations for pavement design and construction have been made to Caltrans.Read more
Author:Pretorius, JG; Desai, DA; Snedden, Glen CDate:Nov 2019Fatigue failure due to stress raiser regions on critical rotating components in gas turbine engines, such as the shaft, is a crucial aspect. Methods to reduce these stresses and improve fatigue life are a source of ongoing research. Laser ...Read more
Author:Rust, FC; Harvey, JT; Verhaeghe, Benoit MJA; Noakes, W; Van Kirk, JDate:Oct 1994The Californian Department of Transportation commissioned a pilot project to evaluate the potential of the Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) for conduction pavement studies. The effect of channelisation of traffic on the rutting behaviour of a ...Read more
Author:Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; George, TBDate:Jul 2016CSIR is currently undertaking a study on potential utilization of crushed glass as a substitute material to natural aggregate in asphalt mixes. As part of the study, laboratory investigation is needed to determine the performance characteristics ...Read more
Author:Pretorius, CDate:Oct 2012This presentation discusses the work on lung disease silicosis and other work conducted by the human factors group as well as the services offered by the laboratory.Read more
Author:Schutte, PCDate:Jun 2009There have been several high-profile accidents in industry where fatigue was identified as either causal or contributory. The risk of fatigue is inherent in any worktime arrangement involving shift work, long hours of work, irregular hours, ...Read more