• Connected OFCity challenge: addressing the digital divide in the developing world 

  Pillay, Kasandra; Xie, C; Ruffini, M; Shi, L; Smith, D; Monga, I; Wang, X; Wey, JS (IEEE, 2019-06)

  Over the past 50 years, the development of information and communications technology has provided unprecedented support to the steady economic growth of developed countries. In recent years, some of the largest growth has ...
• Methods, measures and indicators for evaluating benefits of transportation research 

  Du Plessis, Louw; Krüger, JJ (Taylor & Francis, 2016-04)

  The purpose of this article is to provide updated information by identifying and discussing methods, measures and indicators for evaluating benefits appropriate for transportation-related research facilities/programmes. ...
• An advanced mutual-authentication algorithm using 3DES for smart card systems 

  Tsague, HD; Nelwamondo, F; Msimang, N (IEEE Xplore, 2012-11)

  One of the most commonly used two-factor user authentication mechanisms nowadays is based on smart card and personal identity number or password. A scheme of this type is usually known as, a smart card based password ...
• The CSIR contribution to the Revision of the SA Road Pavement Design Method (SAPDM) 

  Maina, J (2012-10)

  In this presentation the author outlines the CSIR contribution to the Revision of South African Pavement Design Method.
• A spatial assessment of riverine ecosystems and water supply in a semi-arid environment 

  Smith-Adao, LB; Nel, JL; Le Maitre, David C; Maherry, A; Swartz, ER (Wiley, 2011-12)

  A spatial assessment was conducted in the semi-arid area of South Africa, to: (1) identify priority areas for the conservation of river and groundwater ecosystems; (2) examine surface and groundwater quality for human ...
• Fracture mechanics in pavement design 

  Denneman, E; Wu, R; Kearsley, EP; Visser, AT (Southern African Transport Conference (SATC), 2009-07)

  Pavement materials are subjected to high-cycle loading regimes. Conventional design methods employ the Palmgren-Miner damage hypothesis to predict the fatigue life of pavement materials. The material itself is usually ...
• Load equivalency factors (LEFs) for abnormal vehicles (AVs) and mobile cranes in South Africa based on the mechanistic-empirical (M-E) design methodology 

  De Beer, Morris; Sallie, IM; Van Rensburg, Y; Kemp, M (Southern African Tranport Conference, 2009-07)

  This paper describes the proposed new methodology for the determination of the Permit Mass Fees for Abnormal road Vehicles (AVs) based on the estimation of road damage. The existing South African mechanistic-empirical (M-E) ...
• MobilED: a mobile tools and services platform for formal and informal learning 

  Ford, M; Leinonen, T (AU Press, 2009-03)

  MobilED is a South African initiative aimed at designing teaching and learning environments that are meaningfully enhanced with mobile technologies and services. The deliverables are the development of a set of scenarios ...
• Short course on: Rehabilitation design of flexible pavements in South Africa 

  De Beer, Morris; van der Merwe, CJ; Rohde, GT (National Department of Transport, South Africa, 1997-09)

  This report contains a set of practical course notes on the Rehabilitation Design of flexible pavements in southern Africa based on extensive research by various researchers and / or practitioners in South Africa. The ...
• Comparison of accelerated pavement test results with long term pavement behaviour and performance 

  Jooste, FJ; Kekwick, SV; Sadzik, ES; Rohde, GT (International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP), 1997-08)

  The aim of this study was to investigate the following:how accelerated pavement testing predictions compare with actual road behaviour and performance the relative influences of load and environmental factors on pavement ...
• Caltrans accelerated pavement testing (CAL/APT) program - test results: 1993-1996 

  Nokes, WA; Harvey, JT; Du Plessis, L; Long, F; Stolarski, PJ (International Society for Aphalt Pavements (ISAP), 1997-08)

  By combining the results of both the HVS and laboratory tests, interpretations of pavement performance are described and recommendations for pavement design and construction have been made to Caltrans.
• Thin asphalt and double seal rehabilitated lightly cemented pavements: evaluation of structural behaviour and life cycle costs 

  Steyn, WJvdM; De Beer, Morris; Visser, AT (International Society for Asphalt Pavements (ISAP), 1997-08)

  The aim of this work was to quantify the structural behaviour of rehabilitated pavements and to optimise the life-cycle cost for the road agency.
• Technical memorandum: instrumentation for APT and LTPP 

  Steyn, WJvdM; Du Plessis, L; Denneman, E (CSIR, 2006-01)

  The GDPTW makes extensive use of instrumentation in their Accelerated Pavement Testing (APT) and Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) programmes. In order to remain at the forefront of technology, this project investigates ...
• Development of a road materials database for Gautrans 

  Paige-Green, P; Jones, DJ (CSIR, 2004-03)

  The data required for a road materials database was identified and a basic structure formulated during 2003. A set of Excel workbooks and associated worksheets was developed as a foundation for the database and as an interim ...
• Implementation of the Gautrans LTPP protocol at three sites 

  Paige-Green, P (CSIR, 2004-03)

  This document describes the implementation of the Gautrans LTPP protocol. Three LTPP sections at existing HVS test sites have been located and market out in accordance with the LTPP protocol developed for Gautrans. Much ...
• Protocol for the establishment and operation of LTPP sections 

  Jones, DJ; Paige-Green, P (CSIR, 2004-03)

  This document describes a protocol for establishment and operation of long-term pavement performance (LTPP) sections, including those linked to HVS tests. This is detailed under the following headings: Linking LTPP to ...
• Protocol for the establishment and operation of LTPP sections - 1st draft 

  Jones, DJ; Paige-Green, P (CSIR, 2003-03)

  This document describes a protocol for establishment and operation of long-term pavement performance (LTPP) sections, including those linked to HVS tests. This detailed under the following headings: Linking LTPP to HVS ...
• Development of a road materials database: Interim Report: 1st draft 

  Jones, DJ; Paige-Green, P (CSIR, 2003-03)

  The data required for a road materials database has been identified and a basic structure formulated. A set of Excel workbooks and associated worksheets has been developed as a foundation for the database and as an interim ...
• Initial investigation into development of accelerated pavement evaluation (APE) vehicle 

  Steyn, WJvdM; De Beer, Morris (CSIR, 2002-08)

  CSIR Transportek has for many years been at the forefront of Accelerating Pavement Testing (APT) technology. The use of the HVS for research purpose has attracted much attention. One aspect of the HVS's capabilities has ...
• Subgrade design models 

  Theyse, HL (CSIR, 2002-02)

  Masters Degree Thesis: HL Theyse - The development of mechanistic-empirical permanent subgrade deformation models from heavy vehicle simulator data. The work was aimed at improving the accuracy of one of the components ...

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