Browsing Research articles (Dept of Civil Engineering) by Issue Date

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  • Diagnosis and assessment of structural failure of the R & D building at RIIC, Kanye, Botswana 

    Kanyeto, O.J.; Dithinde, M.; Manisa, M.B. (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 ...

  • A generic methodology for strategic auditing of a manufacturing system 

    Gandure, J.; Parasuram, Kommula V. (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 ...

  • Predicting the flexural behaviour of masonry wall panels: a review of current methods 

    Kanyeto, O.J.; Fried, A.N. (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 

    Malumbela, G.; Sebusang, N. (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 ...

  • Exploring the possibility of using earned value analysis during the construction phase of a building project 

    Ssegawa, J.K.; Masambaji, C.N. (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 ...

  • Developing green supply chain management strategies: a taxonomic approach 

    Mutingi, Michael (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 ...

  • Developing a strategic perspective for construction industry in Botswana 

    Ssegawa, Joseph (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 ...

  • Extraction and structural characterization of cellulose from milkweed floss 

    Maheswaria, C. Uma; Reddy, K. Obi; Dhlamini, M.S.; Mothudi, B.M.; Kommula, V.P.; Rajulu, A. Varada (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. ...