Author:Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRUDate:Jan 1982This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Rooiels estuary. The Rooiels estuary is a small but ecologically healthy system on the eastern shores ...Read more
Author:Taylor, H; Van der Merwe, JP; Veldsman, DPDate:Apr 1978In this report the authors comment on rotor spinning directly from card sliver and on the beneficial effect on yarn properties of one drawframe passage prior to spinning.Read more
Author:Van der Merwe, JP; Veldsman, DPDate:Feb 1978In this article the authors pay particular attention to the effect of introducing grooves (or flutes) in the doffing tube navel and to the positioning of the doffing tube in respect of the rotor base using a Schubert and Saler RU-11 rotor machine.Read more
Author:Coetzee, SDDate:1950The method adopted at the Institute is that laid down by the S.A. standards specification c.f. “The determination of the comparative calorific values of coals in South Africa.”Read more
Author:Muller, EFEDate:1972The following laboratory procedure for the dilatomer test for coal has been translated from the German Laboratoriumvorschrift of the Steinkohlenkokerei LV 20/32/01, edition May 1966.Read more
Author:Jobson, AJDate:1973A number of rumble installations have been constructed on rural roads in South Africa and although no local accident data are available the provincial roads engineers consider them of value in alerting drives to the need for caution on the ...Read more
Author:National Institute for Transport and Road Research; Transport and Road DigestDate:1977Rumble surfaces are intermittent short lengths of coarse-textured road surfacings on which vehicle tyres produce a rumbling sound. used in conjunction with appropriate roadsigns and markings, they can reduce accidents on rural roads by alerting ...Read more
Author:Mahumani, BKDate:Mar 2009This thesis constitutes a socio-economic study that centres on determining the economic value of groundwater in rural and agricultural uses. Limpopo Water Management Area (WMA1) and Luvuvhu/Letaba Water Management Area (WMA2) were studied in ...Read more
Author:Solsona, FDate:Mar 1991This technical guide describes a very simple technique for water tank construction called H-F-B (heart filled blocks). The technique makes use of a simple mould (which can be made even in rural areas) for the manufacture of concrete building ...Read more
Author:Holtmann, BMDate:Dec 2009This thesis will propose a strategy for a Safe South Africa through the implementation of a model for a “Safe Community of Opportunity”. The model is the outcome of work undertaken over the course of the past five years and draws from widely ...Read more
Author:Wall, KDate:2011This report reflects the labours of the research team at the CSIR and the drafting, reviewing and grading by the field experts at SAICE. It extends the start that was made five years ago and it is trusted that it improves upon the first IRC. ...Read more
Author:Van Eck, B; Van der Walt, PJDate:1956In this paper, the more practical aspects of coal sampling and sample treatment are discussed in order to serve as a guide in plant testing.Read more
Author:SANCORDate:Feb 1983Within the context of the Estuarine Programme that forms part of South African Oceanographic Research, an outline is given of environmental problems resulting from human activities in estuaries, of current state of research, and of legislation ...Read more
Author:SANCORDate:1985The Marine Pollution Research Programme is one of the series of SANCOR Programmes. Up to 1985 research into these aspects of oil pollution covered by the Prevention and combating of Pollution of the Sea by Oil Act (no. 6 of 1981) has been ...Read more
Author:Rust, ICDate:Mar 1984The Marine Sedimentology Programme is the latest phase of a research activity which was initiated in 1966 by the late Professor E S W Simpson. Related research is currently carried out by NRIO, UCT and the Geological Survey. The main objectives ...Read more
Author:SANCORDate:Feb 1983This publication outlines the Programme for Coastal Processes as it will exist within SANCOR for the next six years. The programme was drawn up by active researchers in the field and by executives responsible for management in the coastal ...Read more
Author:SANCORDate:Feb 1984The South African National Committee for Oceanographic Research (SANCOR) coordinates and administers a significant portion of the marine research conducted in South Africa under six discrete programmes. These are; Benguela Ecology, Coastal ...Read more
Author:SANCORDate:Feb 1986The South African National Committee for Oceanographic Research coordinates and administers a significant portion of the marine research conducted in South Africa under seven sub-programmes. These are; Benguela Ecology, Coastal Processes, ...Read more
Author:SANCORDate:1988The South African National Committee for Oceanographic Research coordinates and administers a significant portion of the marine research conducted in South Africa under seven sub-programmes. These are: Benguela Ecology, Coastal Processes, ...Read more
Author:Estuarine and Coastal Research UnitDate:Dec 1982This report is one of a series on Cape Estuaries being published under the general title "The Estuaries of the Cape, Part 2". The report provides information on sand estuary: historical background, abiotic and biotic characteristics. It is ...Read more