Response of composite and steel V-structures to localised air blast loading-numerical and experimental by Shekhar, Vinay Ramaswami

“…A series of blast experiments were performed on manufactured GFRP and steel V-structures. The GFRP V-structures were made using Vacuum Infusion (VI), using a 400 g m−2 woven E-glass and a Prime 20LV resin with a Low Viscosity (LV) slow hardener. …”
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Debonding of external CFRP plates from RC structures caused by cyclic loading effects by Badenhorst, Adriaan Jakobus

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Literature review of the use of common protective coatings for concrete structures with experiences in the South African context by Jappie, Luqmaan

“…Typically, the following repair techniques may be considered in the repair and service life extension of concrete structures (Mackechnie and Alexander, 2001): • Crack Repairs • Patch Repairs • Surface Coatings • Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors (MCI’s) • Electrochemical Techniques • Cathodic Protection • Demolition and Reconstruction REPAIR STANDARDS To ensure that a concrete repair project is successful, a systematic approach to the inspection and repair strategy development needs to be followed (Building Research Establishment, 2000b). …”
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The effect of hydrothermal and acid dealumination on the structural, acid and catalytic properties of Mordenite by O'Donovan,Anthony William

“…The changes caused by dealumination to the catalytic activity and shape selective properties of Mordenite as determined by studies of isobutane cracking, cyclohexanol dehydration and isopropylation of naphthalene, were then explained in terms of the acidic and structural properties of the dealuminated Mordenite samples.…”
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The seismic analysis of a typical South African unreinforced masonry structure by Van der Kolf, Thomas

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Failure mode dependence of target reliability in concrete and steel structures in ultimate and serviceability limit states by Mwanangombe, Judah

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Structural Performance of Compacted Earth Block Walls: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation by Abdeltawab, Hady

“…The model reproduced the observed failure mechanisms and localized tensile cracking. Finally, a comparative analysis demonstrated that FEM is capable of reliably predicting global response trends, ultimate strength, and crack patterns for stabilized CEB walls. …”
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Alternative patch repair materials for rebar corrosion damage by Jassa, Primesh

“…In principle, if this process is correctly followed then the material requirements for a durable, non-structural repair would be to fill in the cavity created by removing contaminated concrete, resist shrinkage induced cracking and/or debonding and provide protection against chloride ingress (in chloride environments). …”
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Developing and testing a sprayable overlay of strain hardening cement-based composite for retrofitting of unreinforced load bearing masonry walls by De Beer, Leon Roode

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The structural use of synthetic fibres : thickness design of concrete slabs on grade by Bothma, Jacques

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Thermal behaviour of a novel cellular beam structural system in fire by Marx, Hendrig

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SLS Reliability considering autogenous self-sealing in tension governed reinforced concrete water retaining structures by Way, Andrew Christopher

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The role of Cr and Mo alloying element additions on the kinetics and effects of Upper Bainite formation in quench and tempered plate steels

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Establishment of performance-based specifications for the structural use of locally available macro-synthetic fibres by Odendaal, Courtney Megan

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Application of imaging techniques to evaluate micro-structural and compositional modification during Barley malting by Collins, Carla

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Assessment of seismic drift of structural walls designed according to SANS 10160 - Part 4 by Le Roux, Rudolf Cornelis

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Effects of structural repair and strengthening on stiffness and ultimate capacity of corrosion-damaged RC beams by Tigeli, Mojabeng

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Optimised mix composition and structural behaviour of Ultra-High-Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete

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