Author:Kemp, Lana; Matchett, R; Roux, Michael P; De Klerk, LDate:Jul 2023Principal bridge inspections for strategic bridges require an Under-bridge Inspection Unit (UBIU). Strategic bridges have restricted access due to the height and size of the structures or when the structure is located over a perennial river. ...Read more
Author:Rust, FC; Sampson, LR; Cachia, AA; Verhaeghe, Benott MJ; Fourie, HS; Smit, Michelle ADate:Nov 2023Background: In view of limited funding, research and development (R&D) investment needs to be optimised for future impact. Road transport R&D is complex and vary from road materials, design and traffic control to safety. Objectives: Future ...Read more
Author:Rampersad, Ashiel; Mvelase, Gculisile MDate:Jun 2021The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2018) projects that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels between 2030 and 2052. The effect of climate change on warmer temperatures and longer lasting drought periods ...Read more
Author:Steenkamp, Anton J; Steenkamp, Andries LDate:Jul 2022The paved road network is a critical asset to any economy. South Africa has a paved road network that has an estimated value above R2 trillion. This asset is however under threat as there was a backlog in maintenance of more than R416.6 billion ...Read more
Author:Rust, FC; Van Dijk, G; Fourie, HS; Smit, Michelle ADate:Dec 2021Investment in Research and Development (R&D) is scrutinised where funding is limited such as in developing counties. There is therefore an increased emphasis on benefit and impact assessment tools and systems for such R&D programmes. In sectors ...Read more
Author:Sampson, L; Rust, FC; Smit, Michelle ADate:Oct 2022It is estimated that 80% of the developing world’s poor live in rural areas. Low volume rural roads account for 80 to 90% of the road infrastructure in most developing countries and are critical to the access and mobility of rural communities. ...Read more