Author:Mokoena, Refiloe; Mturi, George AJ; Maritz, Johan; Mateyisi, Mohau; Klein, PieterDate:Jan 2022The reliable performance of roads is crucial for service delivery, and it is a catalyst for domestic and cross-border spatial development. Paved national roads are expected to carry higher traffic volumes over time as a result of urbanization ...Read more
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:Horak, E; Komba, Julius J; Maina, J; Sebaaly, H; Muller, JDate:Mar 2022Contiguous aggregates are aggregate sizes that consecutively follow a typical aggregate grading curve. Porosity calculation is possible for a binary or longer ranges of contiguous aggregates. Porosity is a fundamental density indicator and ...Read more
Author:Walubita, LF; Mahmoud, E; Fuentes, L; Prakoso, A; Lee, SI; Souliman, M; Komba, Julius JDate:Nov 2020Asphalt-binders are part of the key material constituents affecting the performance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA), and ultimately, the field performance of flexible pavement structures. Quite often, it is desired/useful to predict the HMA permanent ...Read more
Author:Xungu, Sipho; Mgangira, Martin B; Giani, John CDate:Nov 2021This paper describes the design and manufacturing of a mechanical system, the Aggregate Abrasion Test Device (AATD), which comprises of a rolling model drum, with the purpose of obtaining experimental data that is subsequently used to quantify ...Read more
Author:Yao, K; Zhenyu, M; Komba, JuliusDate:Jul 2021This book presents the advancements in the field of sustainable materials in pavement engineering and related geotechnical engineering issues and sheds light on recent developments and advancements in characterization, design, construction, ...Read more
Author:Van der Merwe, MD; Grobbelaar, SS; Meyer, Isabella A; Schutte, CL; Von Leipzig, KHDate:Nov 2020Enterprises operating at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) find it difficult to simultaneously achieve economic (profitable growth) and social (poverty alleviation) outcomes. This study builds on a previously published systematic literature review ...Read more
Author:Pienaar, PA; Mokonyama, Mathetha T; Das, DK; Pienaar, WJ; Stander, HJ; Van As, SC; Robinson, ADate:Jul 2023Roads provide linkages between cities and towns, neighbouring countries, and to other points of interest. Up until the mid-20th century, roads forming part of the national network in South Africa generally passed through cities and towns. As ...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:Ditshego, JK; Mokonyama, Mathetha TDate:Jul 2023This research was about establishing the extent to which digital technologies have impacted the institutional arrangements, efficiency of operational procedures, and coverage of the Revised Taxi Recapitalisation Program. However, the approach ...Read more
Author:Mokoena, Refiloe; Motau, T; Mturi, George AJDate:Sep 2021Isothermal calorimetry is a useful technique for studying the cement hydration process that measures the heat flow of cement paste during hydration. Standard cement properties, such as compressive strength, setting times and compatibility can ...Read more
Author:George, Theresa B; Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Jenkins, KJDate:Sep 2020In South Africa research is currently under way to determine the suitability of using locally available recycled crushed glass as a partial fine aggregate substitute in the production of asphalt mixes. This paper characterises the laboratory ...Read more
Author:Van Heerden, N; Grobbelaar, SS; Meyer, Isabella ADate:Jul 2023While the One Health perspective provides a useful approach by which to influence the complex interactions that pose a risk to the individual and collective health of humans, animals, and the environment, approaches to its operationalization ...Read more
Author:Mamushiane, Lusani; Shozi, Themba CDate:May 2021SDN marks a paradigm shift towards an externalized and logically centralized controller, unlike the legacy networks where control and data planes are tightly coupled. The controller has a comprehensive view of the network, offering flexibility ...Read more
Author:Mahwai, Nare J; Phiri, Charles; Dlamini, Sifiso B; Herselman, Martha E; Meyer, Isabella ADate:Jun 2023Governments globally are making notable efforts to facilitate conversations with citizens to improve their participation in government decisionmaking by using various digital technologies in what could be coined as electronic participation ...Read more
Author:Marais, A; Grobbelaar, SS; Meyer, Isabella A; Kennon, D; Herselman, Martha EDate:Dec 2020Rising patient demands, a growing population, and resource limitations constrain the South African healthcare system. The integration of disparate interventions that are developed and implemented across various actors in healthcare value ...Read more