Author:Burger, Chris RDate:Jan 2016This Introduction to Amateur Radio is exactly that: The document provides an entry into the wonderful world of amateur radio, specifically for would-be radio amateurs. South Africa complies with CEPT T/R 61-01, the European recommendation on ...Read more
Author:Mambo, Julia; Faccer, KDate:Dec 2017The success of the first edition of the South African Risk and Vulnerability Atlas (SARVA), both as a publication and at COP17 (17th meeting of the ‘Conference of the Parties’ of the international treaty known as the United Nations Framework ...Read more
Author:Carter-Brown, Clinton GDate:Sep 2017The availability of appropriate, reliable and affordable energy is central to the sustainability and further development of modern societies. The field of energy efficiency aims to promote efficiency in the conversion, distribution and usage ...Read more
Author:Audouin, Michelle A; Govender, KDate:2004This document has been written for a wide audience. Its objective is to serve as an initial reference text. The aim is to provide an introductory information source to government authorities, environmental practitioners, nongovernmental ...Read more
Author:Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, DEATDate:2004This document has been written for a wide audience. Its objective is to serve as an initial reference text. The aim is to provide an introductory information source to government authorities, environmental practitioners, nongovernmental ...Read more
Author:Coetzee, S; Cooper, Antony K; Katumba, SDate:May 2020Geospatial data, such as administrative boundaries, property information, addresses, streets and utility networks, provide the backbone for city governance. Availability, accessibility and usability of such data and related services are ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Jan 2024Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Mar 2023Climate change mitigation and adaptation is at the forefront of the reasons why cities need to refocus environmental sustainability to cater for the foreseeable impacts. With the need to move towards sustainable cities, the world is shifting ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Sep 2023Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. ...Read more
Author:Napier, Mark; Berrisford, S; Wanjiku Kihato, C; McGaffin, R; Royston, LDate:Oct 2013This book provides an analytical perspective that is rigorously informed by detailed empirical work, and offers policy advice that is pragmatically grounded in the realities of governance and everyday urban life. Trading Places provides no ...Read more
Author:Meissner, Richard; Funke, Nicola S; Nortje, Karen; Steyn, MaronelDate:Nov 2018This book provides unique insights into the complex issue of water security in South Africa. Based on qualitative research conducted through face-to-face structured interviews and focus group discussions with individuals, traditional leaders, ...Read more
Author:Paige-Green, P; Du Plessis, LDate:Sep 2009During the early 1930's the California Bearing Ratio test (CBR) was developed for the testing of material strength in the laboratory for the design of pavements. The test involves the compaction of a potential road-building material into a ...Read more
Author:Cloete, D; de Villiers, R; Bernstein, A; Segal, N; Altbeker, ADate:Apr 2010In this chapter, the findings of a SAICE report is discussed. Backlogs and infrastructure failures are addressed. Issues such as rehabilitation, the service delivery chain, the current role of engineering in municipalities, and possible ...Read more