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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 ...
Continuing professional development for practicing engineers in developing economies
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=13, 1999-08)
This paper presents the results of an investigation to determine the level of continuing professional development (CPD) for engineers in developing countries. Questionnaires were
administered randomly to engineers of ...
Improvement of AC electronmagnet performance
(University of Botswana, 1999)
Electromagnets are essentials for the operation of relays, contactors and other electromagnetic apparatus and take part in driving control and protective circuits of industrial processes and power systems. Performance of ...
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 ...
Automobile pollution and the environment
(University of Botswana, 1999)
It is widely recognised that air pollution caused by the global rapid increase of automobile traffic is a threat to the environment. With regard to automobiles there are three general areas of concern: urban pollution, ...
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 ...
Fundamentals of coal gasification technology and its relevance to Botswana coal industry
(University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw, 1999)
Coal is plentiful in many parts of the world but its combustion can create severe environmental and aesthetic problems.In the past three decades, the cost of crude oil and natural gas has been unstable and the reserves of ...