Author:Jooste, FJ; Lourens, JPDate:Sep 1998The broad objective is to make recommendations for appropriate modelling procedures to be used in the structural design of asphalt layers. Findings of this investigation are intended to be used in refining and validating existing asphalt ...Read more
Author:Güler, G; Kuijpers, JS; Wojno, L; Milev, A; Haile, ADate:Mar 2001The main objective of this project was to determine the support capacity of various support systems and components under dynamic loading conditions. Deficiencies in the performance of fabric support were highlighted in these and other ...Read more
Author:Semmelink, CJ; De Beer, MorrisDate:1993The paper briefly describes the K-mould and the dynamic loading and data acquisition system that was developed for the Division of Roads and Transport Technology (Transportek) K-mould. The loading system allows for the selection of the loading ...Read more
Author:Ortlepp, WDDate:Aug 2000The development project GAP 611 comprised essentially four phases: design, construction, proof testing and a brief programmed of testing of actual supports.
The project was driven by the perception that existing support testing equipment ...Read more
Author:Joughin, WC; Human, JL; Terbrugge, PJDate:Apr 2002The nature of this project requires that various types of shotcrete be applied to a tunnel and that the performance thereof under extensive deformation be monitored over a period of time. In order to achieve this, one of the most critical ...Read more