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Biography of R.S. Uytenbogaardt Architect and Urban Designer

Brink, Basil (2012-06-12)

Biography of Roelof Uytenbogaardt (1933-1998), Architect, Urban Designer and Professor at the University of Cape Town
Built with Sand, Rock and ‘Broeder Bond’? Brian Sandrock’s buildings for the University of Pretoria and the University of South Africa.

Brink, Basil (2012-06-12)

The purpose of this preliminary document, a forthcoming article, is to contextualize, review and critique a selection of Brian Allen Theodor Sandrock’s numerous buildings at the University of Pretoria and the University ...
Characteristics of Wood Ash Cement Mortar Incorporating Green-Synthesized Nano-TiO2

Ikotun, Bolanle D; Raheem, Akeem A (2021-03-17)

Abstract This paper presents the findings of an investigation into the influence of green-synthesized nano-TiO2 on the characteristics of wood ash (WA) cement mortar. Mortar specimens were prepared by partial ...
Chemicals and Fuels from wastes and CO2 : A route of sustainability

Yao, Yali (2022)
Christiaan Strauss Brink (1920-1992)

Brink, Basil (2012-06-12)

Biography of C Strauss Brink (1920-1992), South African Architect and Town Planner and Professor of Architecture at the University of Cape Town from 1965 to 1974
Construction industry 4.0 for inclusive smart city development

Thwala, Research Professor Wellington Didibhuku (2023-07-17)
Creativity in the Design Process

Brink, Basil (2012-03-06)

In this paper a closer look is taken at the role that creativity plays in the design process. The purpose of the paper is to establish whether creativity is an essential ingedient in the design process. 'Design' and ...
Critical Appraisal and the Development of Planning Theory

Brink, Basil Niel (1986-04)

The article commences with an overview of the development of planning theory and culminates in an evaluation of scenarios of the relationship between the individual and the spatial environment. Andreas Faludi's book 'Planning ...
Decoding quality from a single cell to organisational optimisation

Ramdass, Kemlall (2023-02-01)
Design for Urban Man

Brink, Basil (2012-03-05)

A mixed use building with shops, offices and apartments is designed within an urban design framework for Athlone, a suburb of Cape Town
Development of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) for Telecom fuel cell applications

Abdulkareem, A.S.; Afolabi, A.S.; Idibie, C.A.; Iyuke, S.E. (Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference, 2009-09-20)

The high cost of fuel cells compared to other energy sources creates uncertainty about the projected full scale commercialization of this device. This paper describes the synthesis of a proton exchange membrane from the ...
Development of SATS Land and Airspace

Brink, Basil Niel (2012-03-01)

The working paper provides a review of the activities of the Business Development unit in SA Transport Services
The development of the Germiston Station Precinct.

The editor, Planning (Planning, 1990-01)

In 1986 an urban design Master Plan for the Germiston Station Precinct, as prepared by a multi-disciplinary team from SA Transport Services and the Germiston local authority, was approved. This article outlines the approval ...
Esselenpark - the Railways University in the Veld

Brink, Basil Niel (1998-04-07)

Esselen Park is Transnet's (formerly the SA Railways and Harbours thereafter the SA Transport Services) relatively unknown 'university in the veld'. In this paper the planning and construction histories of Esselen Park ...
Esselenpark - The Railways University in the Veld

Brink, Basil (Railways Africa, 1999-02)

The artcle outlines the planning and construction history of Esselenpark and shatters some of the myths surrounding its construction. It examines why such an anachronistic, labour intenive and expensive complex was built ...
Fischer–Tropsch synthesis: product distribution, operating conditions, iron catalyst deactivation and catalyst speciation

Gorimbo, Joshua; Muleja, Adolph; Liu, Xinying; Hildebrandt, Diane (2018-11-26)

Abstract Laboratory experiments conducted for long time on stream (TOS: 14,350 h) provide information on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) that is representative of time scales of industrial operations. Operation ...
Fractionation and Crystallization of Isotactic Polypropylenes Prepared Using Homogenous Metallocene Catalyst

Mokrani, Touhami; Amer, Ismael; Van Reenen, Albert (TRANSACTIONS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2015-06)

A series of polypropylenes were prepared using rac-ethylene-bis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl) zirconium dichloride (Et(H4Ind)2ZrCl2 (EI(4H)) as a homogeneous metallocene catalyst. The molecular weight of the polypropylene ...
Framing the role that South African architects played in supporting or opposing the apartheid state.

Brink, Basil (2012-06-12)

The covert role that the Afrikaner Broederbond (AB), a secret organisation with membership reserved for white Afrikaner males, played in the physical development of universities for the white Afrikaans-speaking section of ...
Future Land Utilization: Opportunities for the Development of Transnet Property

Brink, Basil Niel (2012-03-01)

Transnet owns unutilised buildings and vacant land in both urban and more outlying areas. Opportunities for improved utilisation or development of these non core properties are presented
Green Planning Processes and Products for the Built Environment

Brink, Basil Niel (2006-07-27)

Planning for a green built environment is contextualised within notions of sustainability and unsustainability. The need to create a greater awareness of green planning processes; the importance of integrating green planning ...

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