Browsing Research articles (Dept of Civil Engineering) by Issue Date
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Community-managed infrastructure facilities
(MCB University Press; Emerald Group Publishing Ltd; http://www.emeraldinsight.com/, 1997)The design and construction of infrastructure facilities such as road network, water supply and sewage disposal in Botswana, have often been done in a top-bottom fashion where the government or local authority decides what ... -
A hybrid approach to house construction – a case study in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis, http://www.pdfserve.informaworld.com/940578_73138570, 1997)This paper examines the strategy of employing a hybrid combination of indigenous and modern housing construction technologies. Using a Botswana village as a case study, this paper examines four traditional house types ... -
Improving the traditional earth construction: a case study of Botswana
(Elsevier, 1997)The traditional developed earth as one of the most important construction materials by taking cognizance of the strength requirements, durability of resulting structures and the environmental concern in processing and using ... -
On the oscillatory flow past an infinite vertical porous plate1 - mean flow
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Effects of some factors in the mdulus of elasticity of deformability of lightweight concrete
(University of Botswana, 1998)Investigations of the influence of various factors on the modulus of elasticity and deformability of different types of lightweight concrete are presented.The results show that the modulus are not constant and decrease ... -
Solar still for rose water production
(University of Botswana, 1998)This paper is the outcome of students'project work guided by the author. An attempt has been made to design and develop a solar still for rose water production in India. This unit has the following features:i) possibility ... -
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 ... -
Community participation in facility management
(MCB University Press http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02632779810233511, 1998-11)By involving the beneficiaries of a facility such as housing or an irrigation scheme, at the various stages of the project, it is possible to build their capacity in relation to the facility, which may contribute to the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Tracing the African project failure syndrome: the significance of 'ubuntu".
(Emerald http://www.emeraldinsight.com, 1999)The lack of 'ubuntu'(African group solidarity) between project stakeholders in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) public building sector has been surrounded by controversy and strongly held opinions. The work ... -
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 ... -
Low flush water closets in buildings and their effects in the drainage systems
(University of Botswana, 1999)Water scarcity in arid and semi-arid countries such as Botswana; call for judicious planning and economic use. In this connection many water saving components and appliances have been devised. One such system for example ... -
Impact of culture on the application of TQM in the construction industry in Botswana
(MCB University Press, http://www.emerald-library.com, 2000)Total quality management (TQM) as an integrated approach to management that represents a holistic management philosophy, rather than a series of techniques, is embedded with cultural values and assumptions that are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Environmental impacts of fly ash
(University of Botswana, 2000)Alarmingly high accumulation of fly ash has led geochemical engineers into finding a solution for the use of flyash as a construction material in the recent past. As of now, although the material has been used in a limited ... -
Impact of culture on the application of TQM in the construction industry in Botswana
(MCB University Press; Emerald Publishing Group Ltd; http://www.mcbup.com/research_registers/quality.asp, 2000)Total quality management (TQM) as an integrated approach to management that represents a holistic management philosophy, rather than a series of techniques, is embedded with cultural values and assumptions that are consistent ...