Author:Steenkamp, Anton J; De Saxe, CC; Kienhöfer, F; Kemp, LanaDate:Jul 2021The paved road network is a critical asset to any country and its economy. South Africa's paved road network has an estimated value in excess of R2 trillion. This asset is threatened by a backlog in maintenance of more than R416.6 billion, ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Steenkamp, Anton J; De Saxe, CCDate:Sep 2021The substantial road maintenance backlog in South Africa, coupled with an inadequate budget allocation, requires high impact solutions in order to preserve the 158 000 km paved road network. Focussing efforts on the heavy vehicles operating ...Read more
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