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Optimising pulp and paper mill sludge through alternate end of life pathways: enabling the transition towards circularity within the pulp and paper industry.
(2022)Globally the pulp and paper industry (PPI) is regarded as one of the most polluting industries in terms of land, air and water pollution, requiring large quantities of process waters. PPI’s process fibres of different ... -
Stabilisation of base course materials with nanoemulsions.
(2022)The province of KwaZulu-Natal, like many geographical locations in South Africa and around the globe, lacks quality materials suitable for pavement construction. Pavement engineers are aware of the dangers of utilising ... -
The feasibility of a network materials utilization plan, with an emphasis on upcycling of material.
(2022)In most countries, the road network is under the jurisdiction of an agency that is state-owned. Road agencies have the responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of the network through careful management ... -
Application of multi-criteria decision analysis integrated with GIS and air pollution model inputs for schools site selection.
(2019)Schools site selection is an essential process which needs knowledge of different fields. The process involves scientific justification, judgment and a finding of suitable land, which consider financial, social, ecological ... -
The optimisation of baffle arrangements for minimal sediment washout in standard stormwater sumps.
(2022)Sediment in stormwater drainage systems is a matter of great concern due to its ability to collect within stormwater pipes to form blockages. Furthermore, sediments transport harmful pollutants, depositing them in stormwater ... -
Non-linear finite element analysis on single-headed anchor under shear loading in concrete compared to predictive design models.
(2023)In recent years, advances in technology-aided design tools have made the construction of complex structures increasingly easier. Consequently, there is growing research interest in using different fastening techniques to ... -
Investigation of the structural response of masonry systems using traditional and data-driven numerical techniques.
(2022)The understanding of the structural behaviour of masonry structures is of great importance for the preservation of their structural integrity and restoration. Masonry arches are among the oldest structural systems in the ... -
An assessment of the strength and durability characteristics of recycled plastic pavers.
(2022)The generation of waste is reaching record highs and displays a consistent uptrend over the last decade, and despite high generation rates, landfilling is still the dominant disposal method for waste in South Africa. ... -
Investigating uncertainties in shear resistance prediction of beams without stirrups.
(2023)Optimizing a model’s performance should keep the functionality within the confines of safety and economy; deviation from these calls for a reliability investigation of such models. In a bit to optimize shear models for ... -
Modelling the Agulhas Ocean Current: with a focus on the related shallow water hydrodynamics in and around the Durban Bay, South Africa.
(2021)The Agulhas Ocean Current is a powerful and persistent western boundary current that flows along the continental shelf edge off the eastern coast of South Africa in a southerly direction. In addition to the tide- and ... -
Development of an integrated model for urban sustainable resilience through smart city projects in the Southern African context.
(2021)The construct Smart City has gone through a few phases in the last decades. Today there is still no consensus on an accurate definition of Smart City, even though a few concepts are now accepted by most stakeholders, ... -
Feasibility of run-of-river hydropower for rural and agricultural productivity in South Africa.
(2021)The Southern African Community Development (SADC) intends to increase its irrigated area to increase the agricultural productivity of the land. Run-of-river hydropower systems present an attractive solution of providing ... -
Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) modelling of nearshore breaking waves.
(2021)Breaking waves drive sediment transport in the nearshore zone of coastal regions and directly govern beach transformation. Accurate coastal modelling of breaking waves is essential to predict sediment transport accurately. ... -
Optimizing rainwater harvesting systems in the eThekwini Municipality: a case study of a public school.
(2021)Rainwater harvesting (RWH) provides a unique perspective for water conservation, especially when considering the South African water crisis. Harvested rainwater could potentially be used for activities like toilet flushing, ... -
Modelling the effects of soil variability on stability analysis of natural slopes in Durban.
(2021)Slope failure occurs due to various factors, one of the most significant being that of soil variability in a slope and associated geological threats such as unconsolidated soils, settlement, groundwater seepage and ... -
Mixing and turbulence in floating flexible photobioreactors.
(2021)Renewable energy initiatives aim to advance global efforts toward a sustainable bioeconomy. The power generation industry is the most crucial sector requiring strategic planning to achieve economic and environmental ... -
Influence of rainfall on red-light running at signalised intersections and the service quality implications.
(2021)When drivers approach a signalised intersection stop-line, they must decide whether to stop or proceed and clear the intersection before the end of a green phase. The driver behaviour at the intersection affects signalised ... -
Development of an automation model for leakage reduction and energy harnessing through optimised placement and setting of pressure reducing valves and pump as turbine placement in water distribution networks.
(2021)Water leakage is of paramount interest in South Africa. Due to the increasing population density access to drinking water will be scarcer, as much of the water produced is lost through leakages. South Africa’s non-revenue ...
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