Browsing Open Access Reports by Title

Now showing items 1-20 of 474

Aboveground biomass subdivisions in woody species of the savanna ecosystem project study area, Nylsvley

Author: Rutherford, MC Date: Jan 1979 Aboveground peak season biomass is given for 11 woody species in each of five belt transects under study. Mean aerial biomass for all species was 16 273 kg ha, made up of 14 937 kg ha wood, 236 kg ha current season's twigs and 1 100 kg ha ... Read more
Accident rates related to rural road geometry elements and daily traffic

Author: Skinner, DG Date: Feb 1994 The available data bases for accidents, road geometry (photolog output) and traffic counts were combined and the accident rates determined for two lane, four lane and six lane road categories as well as for 22 geometric element categories. ... Read more
Acclimatization Services to the Mining Industry: Statistics for 1990

Author: Hitge, JJ ; Franz, RM ; Schutte, PC ; Kielblock, AJ Date: Oct 1991 This report is designed to convey information to mine management, environmental engineers, training personnel and acclimatization supervisors that will allow an appraisal of their mine's position with regard to heat acclimatization of workers ... Read more
Activities of the National Programmes for Ecosystem and Aquaculture Research 1983 - 1985

Author: Auret, EW Date: 1986 Activities of the National Programmes for Ecosystem and Aquaculture Research of the CSIR Foundation for Research Development are reviewed, within the programmes on Inland Water Ecosystems, Terrestrial Ecosystems, Nature Conservation Research, ... Read more
Adsorption of oxyanions of As, B, Cr, Mo and Se from coal fly ash leachates using Al3+/Fe3+modified bentonite clay

Author: Vhahangwele, M Date: Jan 2013 South African coal-fired power stations rely on the use of low grade bituminous coal for electricity generation. During coal combustion processes, this type of coal generates large volume of waste materials which include Fly ash, bottom ash, ... Read more
Advanced testing and characterization of transportation soils and bituminous sands

Author: Anochie-Boateng, Joseph Date: Dec 2007 This research study was intended to develop laboratory test procedures for advance testing and characterization of fine-grained cohesive soils and oil sand materials. The test procedures are based on typical field loading conditions and the ... Read more
Advances in understanding phosphorus cycling in inland waters - Their significance for South African limnology

Author: Twinch, AJ ; Breen, CM Date: Feb 1980 The definitions of the different phosphorus compound fractions present in inland waters are reviewed and the limitations of the definitions discussed. The development of models of phosphorus cycling is summarized. Attempts to establish their ... Read more
Agenda 21 for sustainable construction in developing countries: a discussion document

Author: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction, CIB ; United Nations Environment Programme International Environmental Technology Centre, UNEP-IETC Date: 2002 This discussion document “Agenda 21 for sustainable construction in developing countries” represents both a sector response and a developing country response to the challenge of sustainable development. It builds on the principles of the UN ... Read more
Agulhas Current variability determined from space: a multi-sensor approach

Author: Rouault, Marjolaine J Date: Nov 2011 Satellite remote sensing datasets including more than 6 years of high frequency Sea Surface Temperature (SST) imagery as well as surface current observations derived from 18 years of merged-altimetry and over 2 years of Advanced Synthetic ... Read more
Alien invasive vascular plants in South African natural and semi-natural environments : bibliography from 1830

Author: Moran, VC ; Moran, PM Date: Dec 1982 A compilation of references to research on alien invasive plants in South Africa is given. Crop weeds and indigenous plants are not included. Reference is made to 457 publications. Keyword listings and a keyword index are provided. Read more
Annotated checklist of dung-associated beetles of the Savanna Ecosystem Project study area, Nylsvley

Author: Endrody-Younga, S Date: Sep 1982 A study of the composition, biology and impact of the arthropod fauna associated with dung and other decaying matter was carried out on the Nylsvley Nature Reserve and on a neighbouring farm from June 1975 to July 1976. A total of 100 638 ... Read more
An annotated checklist of the amphibians, reptiles and mammals of the Nylsvley nature reserve

Author: Jacobsen, NHG Date: Dec 1977 A survey of the distribution, status and general ecology of amphibians, reptiles and mammals was undertaken on the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Transvaal from mid-1974 to mid-1977 as part of the South African Savanna Ecosystem Project. A total ... Read more
Appropriate models for estimating stresses and strains in asphalt layers

Author: Jooste, FJ ; Lourens, JP Date: Sep 1998 The 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
Appropriate use of locally available materials in concrete, bituminous surfacings and layerworks for roads in rural areas

Author: Paige-Green, P ; Coetzer, K ; Lea, J ; Semmelink, C Date: 17 Jun 2009 The use of locally materials in low volume rural roads can result in significant cost savings. However, this is associated with an increased risk of premature distress or failure. A compromise needs to be found between the probability of ... Read more
Aquaculture in South Africa: A cooperative research programme

Author: Safriel, O ; Bruton, MN Date: Jun 1984 During the past few years the National Programme for Environmental Sciences has been involved in assessing the potential of aquaculture in South Africa and in formulating a research policy which will provide the information needed to place ... Read more
Are we disabling climate science in southern Africa? : A brief consideration of the draft South African Weather Service Amendment Bill

Author: Archer, Emma RM Date: Jan 2013 On the 2nd of November, 2011, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs tabled the draft South African Weather Service Amendment Bill to the National Assembly. After the period for written comment closed, in January 2012, ... Read more
Assessment of the state of the estuaries of the Cape and Natal in 1985/86

Author: Heydorn, AEF Date: Aug 1986 During a meeting of the South African National Committee for Oceanographic Research (SANCOR) Estuaries Programme Committee held on 12 and 13 October 1983 at San Lameer, Natal, consideration was given to a working paper on the freshwater ... Read more
Atlas of alien and translocated indigenous aquatic animals in southern Africa

Author: De Moor, IJ ; Bruton, MN Date: 1988 This report serves as an introduction to the problem of alien and translocated aquatic animals in southern Africa is given followed by checklists of the different species which have been introduced into or translocated within the subcontinent. ... Read more
Atmospheric corrosion testing in Southern Africa - Results of a twenty year national exposure programme

Author: Callaghan, BG Date: 1991 Atmospheric corrosion is one the most widespread causes of metal and alloy degradation known. We only have to look at the corrosion of structural steelwork in buildings, bridges and other forms of construction to recognize the enormous wastage ... Read more
Atmospheric pollution and its implications in the Eastern Transvaal highveld

Author: Tyson, PD ; Kruger, FJ ; Louw, CW Date: Apr 1988 This report is a review of available information on the dispersion climatology, the degree of atmospheric pollution and the various impacts of that pollution on man and environment in the Eastern Transvaal Highveld (ETH) and adjacent regions. ... Read more

Now showing items 1-20 of 474

Browse

All of ResearchSpace
This Collection
- By Issue Date
- Authors
- Titles
- Subjects
- Publication Type
- Cluster
- Impact Area

Quick Links

Legislation and compliance

General Enquiries

Tel: + 27 12 841 2911
Email: callcentre@csir.co.za

Physical Address
Meiring Naudé Road
Brummeria
Pretoria
South Africa

Postal Address
PO Box 395
Pretoria 0001
South Africa

Social Connect

Resources on this site are free to download and reuse according to associated licensing provision. Please read the terms and conditions of usage of each resource.

Browsing Open Access Reports by Title

Browsing Open Access Reports by Title

Browse

All of ResearchSpace

This Collection

Quick Links

Legislation and compliance

General Enquiries

Social Connect