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Extraction and structural characterization of cellulose from milkweed floss
(Taylor and Francis, http://www.taylorandfrancis.com, 2017-09-28)The aim of this study was to investigate the utilization of milkweed fruit floss residues as a source for the isolation of cellulose. Cellulose was extracted by acidified sodium chlorite and sodium hydroxide treatments. ... -
Developing a strategic perspective for construction industry in Botswana
(UTS ePRESS, http://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/, 2013)The paper documents the outcome of a study conducted to formulate the strategic perspective of the construction industry in Botswana. The study was sanctioned by the two influential entities namely the Ministry of ... -
Developing green supply chain management strategies: a taxonomic approach
(OmniaScience, http://www.omniascience.com, 2013)Purpose: The objective of this research is to explore the empirical green supply chain activities found in literature, and to develop a taxonomic framework that can be used for formulating appropriate strategies for green ... -
A generic methodology for strategic auditing of a manufacturing system
(University of Botswana, http//www.ub.bw, 2011)Operating without definite strategy for competitiveness is becoming a common practice in small to medium enterprises, especially those with manufacturing functions. This has seen many potential businesses failing to survive ... -
Diagnosis and assessment of structural failure of the R & D building at RIIC, Kanye, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2011)An investigation was carried out by University of Botswana Structural Investigation Team, to establish the cause of the structural defects to the R & D Building at RIIC Campus in Kanye. The structural defects consisted of ... -
Monitoring and evaluation practices and challenges of Gaborone based local NGOs implementing HIV/AIDS projects in Botswana
(University of Botswana, http://ub.bw, 2007)Botswana is facing one of its greatest development challenges at the moment. It is facing an HIV/AIDS pandemic of immense proportions. It is among the countries in the world that have been hard hit by this scourge. A lot ... -
Predicting the flexural behaviour of masonry wall panels: a review of current methods
(Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2011-04)The paper aims to compare predictions by different methods of analysis of the lateral load capacity of unreinforced masonry walls, and to determine whether a relationship can be drawn between theory and experiments. Several ... -
The need to assess effect of aggregates on performance of concrete in Botswana
(Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2011-04)Concrete is the widely used construction material worldwide. Therefore, for structural safety as well as to provide economic design, it is essential to understand well, its performance. Whilst in most developed countries ... -
The development of apprentices in the construction industry: a Botswana case study
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 1999)The demand for adequate training of artisans and apprentices in the construction industry cannot be over emphasized in view of the rapid changes the industry is undergoing. Many of of these changes are continously taking ... -
Exploring the possibility of using earned value analysis during the construction phase of a building project
(Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2011-04)To deliver project effectively is of paramount importance because most of the world population depend on services delivered by projects. Reports from various countries around the world, including Botswana, still indicate ... -
The construction industry in Botswana: a socio-economic development perspective
(University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, 1999)By the turn of the century, Botswana will be 34 years old as an independent nation. Reflecting on the past, is a background of tremendous achievements from a socio-economic development perspective. The achievements could ... -
The construction industry in Botswana: a socio-economic development perspective
(University of Botswana http://www.ub.bw, 1999)By the turn of the century,Botswana will be 34 years old as an independent nation. Reflecting on the past, is a background of tremedous achievements from a socio-economic development perspective.The achievement could not ... -
Lessons and challenges encountered in the implementation of solar energy – the case of Botswana
(Bentham Open http://www.bentham-open.org, 2009-01-01)A number of photovoltaic pilot projects have been started in Botswana since 1990. The first photovoltaic project was Manyana PV project which started in 1992. The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) PV solar ... -
Solar still for rose water production
(University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, 1998)This paper is the outcome of students'project guided by the author. An attempt has been made to design and develop a solar still for rose production in India. This unit has the following features:i) possibility of tilt ... -
Model for cover cracking of RC beams due to partial surface steel corrosion
(Elsevier http://www.elsevier.com/locate/conbuildmat, 2011)Cracking of the cover concrete due to steel corrosion is considered by many researchers to indicate the end-of-service life of corrosion-affected reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Numerous models have been developed ... -
Finite elements in practice: a review of engineerin's most versatile method
(University of Botswana, 1999)Advantages of using Finite Element Method (FEM)in structural engineering practice are presented in this paper.A brief description of the method is given with the aim to illustrate the rich solid mathematical basis that ... -
Cascade system reliability with Rayleigh Distribution
(University of Botswana, 1999)The stress-attention in cascade reliability has been studied when both stess and strength follow Rayleigh distribution. The expression for the relaibility R(n), for a system survive with the first (n-1) components failed ... -
Influence of corrosion crack patterns on the rate of crack widening of RC beams
(Elsevier http://www.elsevier.com/locate/conbuiltmat, 2011)Corrosion crack widths are often used by structural engineers in the field to predict level of steel corrosion as well as residual load-bearing capacities of corroding RC structures. This paper presents further work on ... -
Analysis of gender differences in education for engineering career (Gaborone case study)
(University of Botswana, 2000)The percentage of students, especially women in engineering, is very low in Botswana and the country is still heavily dependent upon foreign human resources.The objective of this research has been to study the gender ... -
Improvement of marginal materials by fly ash road works
(University of Botswana, 2004)The national road network continues to play a fundamental and catalytic role in the promotion of social and economic development of Botswana. However, a combination of adverse climatic and geological factors, such as ...
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