University of Cape Town
RESEARCH REPORT
2000
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
This report can also be found on UCT’s webpage: http://www.uct.ac.za
Editor: Ms M. Ward
CONTENTS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Dean’s Introduction 1
School of Architecture and Planning 3
Department of Chemical Engineering 9
Department of Civil Engineering 18
Department of Construction Economics and Management 23
Department of Electrical Engineering 26
Department of Geomatics 33
Department of Mechanical Engineering 36
Energy and Development Research Centre 47
Centre for Research in Engineering Education 51
Urban Problems Research Unit 54
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment is fully committed to strengthening its research activities in all its disciplines. It is pleasing to note the significant progress which has been made this past year in all the Departments, Research Centres, Institutes, Units and Groups in the Faculty. A number of Departments, most notably those working in sectors which are involved in significant South and Southern African developments, viz. Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical, have attracted significant funding for their various research activities. At the same time mention must be made of the enormously positive impact which the THRIP funding has had on the success of many research groups. There is however a concern that in some cases where THRIP funding was not forthcoming either for lack of central funds or for some other reason, this has had a serious negative impact on the progress of some very important and excellent research activities. It is hoped that the situation will return to normal next year. Those disciplines in the Faculty which are more closely associated with the Built Environment, viz. Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Economics and Management and Architecture and Planning, experienced difficulties, as has been the case for some time now, in attracting significant funding either due to the depressed nature of the sector which they serve or simply due to the difficulty in identifying non-state organisations willing to invest significant funding into their research activities. Nevertheless it is noteworthy that in all these Departments the researchers enjoy excellent national and international reputations for their high quality outputs.
The Faculty continues to produce a significant percentage of the national post-graduate output in its various disciplines. The current trend to taught Master’s degrees has attracted many new post-graduates but the Faculty is anxious to ensure that it maintains a healthy balance between this cohort of post-graduates and those doing pure research degrees. The Faculty is also continuing to attempt to ensure that the time taken to complete Masters and Doctoral degrees is not unduly lengthy. The current position in this regard is quite healthy with relatively few students taking longer than the usual period for completing these degrees. Another encouraging feature of the post-graduate student body is the increasing number of students from outside South Africa registering for higher degrees. This not only creates an enriching environment for all the students but is indicative, particularly in the case of students from the SADC countries, of the important role which the Faculty can play in empowering these countries in their technical expertise.
This is the second research report since the establishment of the new Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment in 1999. The seven Departments in the Faculty in 2000 are:
Architecture & Planning Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Economics & Management Electrical Engineering Geomatics Mechanical Engineering
At the beginning of 2000 the former Department of Materials Engineering merged with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and at the same time the Centre for Materials Engineering was established in which is housed the very active research activity of the former Materials Engineering Department. Apart from the above- mentioned Departments other research activities enjoying a high profile in the Faculty are the Energy Development Research Centre which during 2000 began exploring the possibility of re-establishing itself as a separate entity within the University of Cape Town Virtual Science Park, the Energy Research Institute and the Centre for Research in Computational and Applied Mechanics.
The School of Architecture & Planning continues to play a very active role both locally, regionally and nationally in research into housing policy, management, planning and architecture. Apart from its mainstream research activities in collaboration with a broad cross-section of the profession, recently strong new initiatives have developed in the area of environmental aspects of the discipline as well as in conservation studies and design for marginalized communities.
The Department of Chemical Engineering continues to be a highly active centre of research within the Faculty. It works closely with the minerals industry ranging from the development of new processes for the beneficiation of minerals to studies aimed at looking at the environmental impact of minerals processing operations and finally looking at the control of processes within the minerals industry. In this area there exists a very close collaboration through a joint funding scheme with mining companies in Australia and North America and the Universities of Queensland in Australia and McGill in Canada. The Catalysis Research Unit has now been identified by Sasol as its Centre of Expertise for development of Fischer-Tropsch technologies and the
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Bioprocessing Research group continues to enjoy an outstanding reputation both nationally and internationally. The Department also plays a leading role in research into engineering education.
The Department of Civil Engineering is involved in research in a number of diverse fields and has strong research groups in water quality, concrete, geo-technics and urban management. It interacts closely with other research groups such as CERECAM, as well as groups at the Universities of Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand. Much of its work is applied research from practice and of direct benefit to designers, contractors and industry.
The Department of Construction Economics and Management has become increasingly inter-disciplinary in its research activities. This is particularly exemplified by the development of postgraduate programmes in Property Studies. Research activities within the Department include the effectiveness of building procurement systems, housing development and management, property management, and project management. The Department continues to enjoy an excellent reputation for its work in these areas.
The Department of Electrical Engineering, the largest in the Faculty, carries out a wide range of research activities of key importance to the South African industry. The main areas of research interest in the Department are image processing and vision systems, control engineering, remote sensing and radar, power engineering, digital systems (ATM networks), and telecommunications. In all of these areas the Department continues to expand its activities and has excellent interactions with a broad cross-section of the country’s electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications industry.
The Department of Geomatics although small in size continues to play an outstanding national and international role with its research in areas such as remote sensing, GPS technologies, precise engineering surveying, 3D visualisation, geographic information systems and cadastral theory.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has research groups covering the areas of internal combustion engines, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, heat transfer and refrigeration design, vehicle dynamics and non- destructive evaluation. Recently there has been a significant increase in the research output in areas such as quality management, manufacturing systems and systems science. The last mentioned is a result of the rapidly developing activities within the Department's School of Engineering Management which enjoys excellent relationships with industry.
The Centre for Research in Computational & Applied Mechanics (CERECAM), located within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, enjoys an excellent reputation for its high quality research. The Centre provides a focal point within the University for research in the general area of Computational & Applied Mechanics. Some of the areas of current interest include mathematical modelling of complex material behaviour, simulation of processes of deformation and failure of engineering components and artefacts.
The Centre for Materials Engineering, a newly formed research centre, located within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, encompasses a wide range of activities in the development of new alloys, polymers, ceramics and hard materials and works closely with the materials manufacturing industry in South Africa.
The Energy Development Research Centre, currently located within the School of Architecture and Planning, continues to carry out a broad spectrum of research into policy studies relating to energy and works closely with a wide range of governmental Departments and non-governmental organisations. It has active programmes in energy, poverty and development, markets and governance, and energy efficiency and the environment.
The Energy Research Institute, located within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, continues to expand its activities. The Institute is concerned with energy research across a wide range with the emphasis being on the technical aspects. Its current main areas of interest are in commercial energy production and usage, energy management, environmental aspects and economic effects of energy production and use.
Finally, the Centre for Research in Engineering Education plays a leading role nationally in developing new methodologies for engineering education and interacts closely with other similar groups within the University as well as in other tertiary institutions.
Professor C.T. O’Connor Dean, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Professor Jo Noero
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address: School of Architecture and Planning University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-2374 Fax: SA (21) 650-2383 e-mail: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
In the year 2000 the departmental profile has experienced a number of changes. At the year 1999 end, the three year term of the HOD/Directorship held by Associate Professor Fabio Todeschini, was concluded. Prior to this event the University advertised for the position of HOD/Director of the School of Architecture and Planning. Ultimately from a group of national and international candidates, Professor Jo Noero was appointed by UCT to the position as from January 2000. Whilst work in the school continued with design and course work in both Architecture and Planning, a significant new programme was introduced for the first time with the establishment of a programme at a Masters level in Landscape Architecture. Bernard Oberholzer, Landscape Architect, was appointed to the staff and as convenor of the programme. Further important changes were initiated to strengthen the interaction between Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. This opportunity was facilitated by reviewing the semester system and by the school offering a wider range of 'electives' in both the studios and course work. As a result of this increased flexibility and the fact that the School is in its second year as one of eight departments in the new Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, the entire credit system of studio and course work had to be revised. It would be fair to acknowledge that the Masters/Research programme in the Architecture Programme needs a strong marketing and co-ordination thrust. Currently in 2000 a new and focussed debate has commenced with regard to the prospect, within the faculty, of creating a "School of the Built Environment", whereby disciplines with obvious and strong commonalities could take advantage of the potential synergies and through rationalisation, eradicate duplication in the arena of stringent financial constraints. On review of the following more detailed activities of staff, individual and collective achievements are identified.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG TERM STUDENTS CONTRACT STAFF Professors 3 Doctoral 2 Associate Professors 3 Masters 37 Senior Lecturers 8 Honours 129 Lecturers 3 Undergraduates 191 Technical Support Staff 5 TOTAL 359 Administrative and Clerical Staff 4 TOTAL 26
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RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT AND LONG TERM CONTRACT STAFF
Mrs Inge de Beer Senior Lecturer; architectural design; building technology and detailing Mr Pieter de Beer Acting Head of the Bachelor of Architecture Programme in the second term of 2000; Senior Lecturer; contemporary South African architecture Professor David Dewar BP Chair of Planning and Head of the Masters in City and Regional Planning Programme; urban planning; urban, rural and regional development; urban structure; housing policy; small business Mr Barrie Gasson Senior Lecturer; ecologically sustainable cities; regional planning and development Professor Derek Japha Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment; housing; conservation studies Associate Professor Lucien le Grange Head of the Bachelor of Architecture Programme, but on extended leave in second term, 2000; heritage and conservation work; mission settlements in the Northern Cape, South Africa Dr Aly Karam Senior Lecturer; urbanization, housing policies issues, and low-income housing practices in the Third World. Management and marketing in architectural practices Mr Iain Low Senior Lecturer; Head of the Master of Architecture programme and History and Theory College; critical thinking / practice; ‘new' public realms, dwelling and architectural pedagogy Mr Keith Murray Senior Lecturer; Head of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies Programme; designing for S.A.’s climates; environmental design; revitalising post-apartheid cities; architectural education; lighting design Ms Noelëen Murray Lecturer (Contract Development Post); architectural history and theory; architectural design; conservation and landscape studies Professor Jo Noero Professor and Director of the School of Architecture and Planning Mr Bernard Obherholzer Convenor of the Landscape Architecture Programme; environmental planning and design; site analysis surveys; visual and scenic resource studies Mr Gavin Pike Senior Lecturer; Acting Director of the School during last quarter of 2000; professional practice/applied contract law and dispute/conflict resolution Ms Sonja Petrus-Spamer Lecturer; architectural education; design for marginalized communities Associate Professor Fabio Todeschini Head of the Masters in City Planning and Urban Design programme; urban development and history; urban and landscape conservation planning; on study & research leave for the second half of 2000 Associate Professor Vanessa Watson Planning theory; housing and urbanisation policy; local area planning Mr Peter Wilkinson Senior Lecturer and Director of the Urban Problems Research Unit; urban planning and development
RESEARCH OUTPUTS CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Dewar, D. 2000. The relevance of the compact city approach: The management of urban growth in South African cities. In Jenks, M. & Burgess, R. (eds) Compact cities: Sustainable urban forms for developing countries: 209-218. London and New York: Spon Press. Dewar, D. 2000. Settlements, change and planning in South Africa since 1994. In Judin, H. (ed.) Blank- architecture, apartheid and after. Rotterdam: NAI Publishers G.6. Dewar, D. 2000. South Africa: Two case studies of partnerships in the provision of land for housing. In Payne, G. (ed.) Making common ground: Public-private partnerships in land for housing: 64-89. London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
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Dewar, D., Todeschini, F. & Uytenbogaardt, R.S. 2000. A framework for settlement planning. In CSIR (ed.) Guidelines for human settlement planning and design 2:1-7. Pretoria. Dewar, D., Todeschini, F. & Uytenbogaardt, R.S. 2000. Spatial and structural principles for settlement planning in CSIR (ed.) Guidelines for human settlement planning and design 3:1-11. Pretoria.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Dewar, D. 2000. Urban environments: the need for a paradigm shift. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Quality of Life in Cities: Quality of Life in Cities, Singapore, 1: 86-94. Dewar, D., Boshoff, S. & Southworth, B. 2000. Exploring equity, integration and sustainability: the municipal spatial development framework for the City of Cape Town. Proceedings of the International Conference on urban futures. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/fac/arts/urbanf/papers/paperspost.htm Low, I. 2000. Public space as negotiator of difference? Proceedings of the International Conference on urban futures; University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/fac/arts/urbanf/papers/paperspost.htm Watson, V. 2000. Planning practice and context – the relevance of history. Proceedings of the Millenium Conference of the Planning History Study Group: Planning for Reconstruction and Transformation. University of Natal, 168-175.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Gasson, B. 2000. The Urban metabolism of Cape Town, South Africa: Planning imperatives in an ecologically unsustainable metropolis. Paper presented at the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) Conference, Brno, Czech Republic, 15. Todeschini, F. 2000. Architectural and Planning Education. Paper presented at the International Regional Conference: Schools of Architecture in East, Central and Southern Africa, Makarere University, Kampala, Uganda. Todeschini, F. & Japha, D.A. 2000. Cultural Identity and Architectural Image in the Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. Presented at the End of Tradition, 7th Conference of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments, Trani, Italy. Watson, V. 2000. Will transformed Local Government in South Africa help us achieve environmentally sustainable cities? Plenary speaker: The Urban Environment Forum: Sustainable development through improved urban governance. Somerset West. Watson, V. 2000. Learning from planning practice? Paper presented to the Planning Research 2000 Conference, London School of Economics. Watson, V. 2000. Planning practice and context – the relevance of history: two histories of planning in Metropolitan Cape Town. Plenary speaker: South African Planning History Study Group: Millennium Conference: Planning for reconstruction and transformation. University of Natal, Durban.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND WORKS OF A POPULAR NATURE
De Beer, I. 2000. Tracing a time line. Architecture 2000: 27. De Beer, I. 2000. 1990 – 2000. Architecture 2000: 30-41. De Beer, I. 2000. 1930 – 1940. Architecture 2000: 102-106. De Beer, I. 2000. Brazil. Architecture 2000: 109-110. De Beer, I. 2000. Johannesburg International Airport – innovation at South Africa’s threshold. SA Architect July-August: 38-42. De Beer, I. 2000. Simplicity or contradiction. SA Architect September-October: 38-42. De Beer, I. 2000. Trees for Port Elizabeth – a guide to greening disadvantaged areas. Booklet produced for TFPE, Port Elizabeth. De Beer, I. & De Beer, P.F. 2000. The Foundry. SA Architect May-June: 32-35. De Beer, I. & De Beer, P.F. 2000. Glass: A marriage of new technology and old environment. SA Architect September October: 46-50. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Commentary on the Merit and Conservation awards. SA Architect March-April: 7. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Profile: Jo Noero. SA Architect March-April: 21-23. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Conservation awards. SA Architect March-April: 25. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Design excellence in besieged Zimbabwe. SA Architect May-June: 9. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Profile: Lindsey Bremner. SA Architect May-June: 17- 19. De Beer, P.F. 2000. New work in Zimbabwe. SA Architect May-June: 22. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Panis-Jones house, Harare. SA Architect May-June: 23-26. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Médiathèque at Alliance Française, Harare. SA Architect May-June: 27-29.
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De Beer, P.F. 2000. Glass: Structure and technology. SA Architect May-June: 66-69. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Starting over. World Architecture June: 33. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Editors Notes. SA Architect July-August: 7. De Beer, P.F. & Passmore, G. 2000. Symbiosis between architect & artist. SA Architect July-August: 47-49. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Editors Notes. SA Architect September October: 7. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Gimmicks galore, but a positive urban contribution – The Zone. SA Architect September October: 30-34. De Beer, P.F. 2000. This is cuckoo nest stuff. SA Architect November December: 9. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Profile: Stanley Saitowitz. SA Architect November December: 17-19. De Beer, P.F. 2000. Robben Island Millennium Competition: brief and conditions. Primedia April: 3-43. Dewar, D. 2000. Brave new frontiers: Housing challenges of the future. In Housing in Southern Africa, Johannesburg January: 6-7. Dewar, D., Boshoff, S. & Southworth, B. 2000. Building an equitable city: Urban development principles for the City of Cape Town, 23. Dewar, D. 2000. An evaluation of the Duncan Village, Cambridge, Buffalo Flats Presidential Project, East London, 36.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL POLICY DOCUMENTS
Dewar, D. 2000. An informal trading policy for the City of Cape Town, 17. Dewar, D. & Louw, P. 2000. A structure plan for Kommetjie, Ocean View and environs. Report for South Muncipality, Cape Town, 36. Dewar, D. & Louw, P. 2000. An urban design framework for the Luderitz Waterfront. Luderitz Joint Venture, Namibia, 53. Dewar, D. & Louw, P. 2000. An urban design framework for the Milnerton Lighthouse Gateway Site. Report for Blaauwberg Municipality, Cape Town, 28. Dewar, D. & Louw, P. 2000. Scoping report and rezoning application for the Western Province Cricket Club Keurboom Park Sports Development Complex, Cape Town, 30. Gasson, B. & Louw, P. 2000. Ward 10 Constantia Special Area Study: Phase 1: Methodology. Report for the South Peninsula Municipality, Cape Town, 30. Karam, A.H. & Boaden, B. 2000. The Subsidized Housing Market in Cape Town. Report for Cape Town Metropolitan Council, 35. Karam, A.H., Boaden, B. & Smit, W. 2000. An Evaluation of the City of Cape Town’s Housing Initiatives. Report for Cape Town City Council, 35. Low, I. & Smuts, C. 2000. A new School of Architecture in South Africa? Second Architect's Support Group for South Africa [ASGSA] study, DaedalusPress, Johannesburg, 18. Low, I. 2000. Langa Review; proposal for an overview of recent spatial development framework. For the City of Cape Town, Community Development, Cape Town, 5. Murray, K. 2000. A study of the concept of “wall”, and the interplay of the physical, psychological, political, cultural, and communal memory, allowing varying readings of the concept, especially against a background history of repressive regimes. Murray, N.F., Aikman, H., Baumann, N. & Malan, A. 2000. Provisional Synthesis Map of Cultural Heritage. A report and discussion document for the Cape Peninsula National Park, Cape Town, 46. Oberholzer, B. 2000. The Visual-Scenic Environment: a study of the visual and scenic resources of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head and lower slopes of Table Mountain. Report for Cape Peninsula National Park, SANP, Cape Town, 22. Oberholzer, B. 2000. Signal Hill, Kloof Nek and Tafelberg Road, Phase 1 Baseline Study: Synthesis Report. Report for Cape Peninsula National Park, SANP, Cape Town, 46. Oberholzer, B. & Lawson, Q. 2000. Visual impact study of proposed expansion of Portnet Iron Ore Handling Facilities at Saldanha. Report for SRK Engineers and Scientists, Cape Town, 24. Todeschini, F., Japha, D.A. & Pistorius, P. 2000. Cape Metropolitan Area: Protection of the Cultural Landscape Phase 3 Report. Report for the Cape Metropolitan Council, Cape Town, 47. Todeschini, F. 2000. The cultural landscape of Signal Hill and the lower slopes of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak in the Table Valley Amphitheatre. Two volume report prepared for the Cape Peninsula National Park Management, Cape Town, 46. Watson, V. 2000. Cape Town Unicity (2000): Urban integration and the Cape Metropolitan Area. Commissioned report to the Unicity Commission, Cape Town, 16.
CREATIVE WORK, PERFORMANCES , EXHIBITIONS
De Beer, I. March – November 2000. Design development for a new Wine Cellar for Morgenster Estate. In collaboration with Revel Fox and Partners. 6
De Beer, I. August – November 2000. Design development for Westbank Primary School No. 2. In collaboration with Revel Fox and Partners. De Beer, I. June – July 2000. Design of Stables for the Paarden Valley Trust. De Beer, P.F. 1997-2000. House Watson, Clifton, practising as Meyer Pienaar de Beer. Murray, K. 2000. Design work begun on a small, old and dilapidated row house in Woodstock; test-bed for ongoing ideas for medium-to-high density row housing. In collaboration with S. Richards, Landscape Architect. Murray, N.F. 2000. Researcher for the exhibition Blank - architecture apartheid and after, credited in Judin, H. & Vladislavic, I. (eds) blank - Architecture, apartheid and after, Nai Publishers, Rotterdam, 1998. First exhibited: 16 December 1998 - 30 March 1999 at The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) in Rotterdam. Travelling exhibition: 1 August - 30 September 1999 at the Haus de Kulturen in Berlin. South African Exhibition: opened July 2000: Museum Africa, Gauteng. Todeschini, F. 2000. Convenor of the exhibition: Roelof Uytenbogaardt, Architect, Urbanist, Educator 1933- 1998. A joint Cape Institute of Architects and UCT Exhibition, opened by Justice Albie Sachs of the Constitutional Court, The Old Town House Greenmarket Square, Cape Town. Todeschini, F. & Nuttal, J. 2000. Catalogue: Roelof Uytenbogaardt Exhibition Outline Catalogue, for the Exhibition: Roelof Uytenbogaardt, Architect, Urbanist, Educator; Cape Town.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
De Beer, I. is involved in the practice of design and was invited to be an external examiner for the final thesis examination at the University of the Free State, October 2000. De Beer, P.F. serves as editor of the accredited peer reviewed journal SA Architect and is responsible for editorial content. He has served on the Steering Committee of the Robben Island Millennium Competition 2000 and is the Convenor (non voting) of the Project Awards Committee 2000. Dewar, D. serves on the National Development and Planning Commission and is a member of the Panel of Assessors of the Land Claims Court and also a core consultant to the City of Cape Town on Local Area Spatial Development Plans and Public Places programme. He is also a Review Consultant to the Ward Ten, Southern Municipality planning process. Gasson, B. is currently involved in a study to identify special character areas of Constantia and to formulate land use and urban design policies for protecting and enhancing the Constantia's environmental qualities. Japha, D., Le Grange, L. & Todeschini, F. are involved in a contract research project for the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism on Rural Heritage Settlements - policy for conservation and development. Karam, A.H. is currently conducting a quantitative survey of architectural practices in the Western Cape and researching the dynamics of the informal housing market serving the urban poor in metropolitan Cape Town. Low, I. is a Research Associate of the Centre for the Development of the Built Environment [CDBE] in Johannesburg of which he is a joint founder, and acts as architectural / urban design consultant with both local government and the private sector. Le Grange, L. is an advisor to the Moravian Church on conservation and restoration issues. In 2000, he was awarded a Project Award from the Institute of South African Architects (ISAA) and the SA Architect journal for the Robben Island Museum Ferry Terminal Buildings. He is a member of the Cape Institute of Architects (C.I.A.) main committee and also a member of the C.I.A.’s Heritage Committee. He has also served on the juries for the S.A.I.A. Awards of Excellence and on the Robben Island Millenium Competition. Murray, K is a consultant on solar heat loads, design and lighting options and construction advice to various architects; and has also been involved in workshops to discuss the ramifications of the new JBCC 2000 Building Contract. He is a design consultant on row housing. He is also a consultant on lighting design, having given advice on lighting to the Rylands Mosque and Community Centre, to Bonteheuwel Church of the Resurrection, to various house conversions by local architects, and to a landmark modernist house in Cape Town by Antonio Dos Santos and Adele Santos Naude. He has applied to become a member of ILESA – the Institute of Lighting Engineers of South Africa with the intention of specialising in lighting design consultancy. Murray, N.F. is a founder member of the Cultural Sites and Resources Forum (CSRF)with Assoc Prof Abdulkader Tayob and Dr Antonia Malan. Projects tacked by the Forum this year include St Cyprian’s School dispute; the Tana Baru Burial Ground – an on-going project with the Tana Baru Trust; publications and popular articles in Muslim News and Atlantic Sun; and the Kramat at Robben Island – a report for the Robben Island Museum. She is also involved in ongoing consultancy to the Cape Peninsula National Park’s Social Ecology Unit – Ocean View and Luyolo Oral History Projects. Local Museums Study: Rhodes Cottage Museum, Simons Town Museum, and Bo Kaap Museum.
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Pike, G. continues as a member of the CIA panel of members that engages and provides a service to the profession and the public in respect of dispute resolution. He also continues to remain a consultant architect on contract administration and has undertaken the role of executive architect on a number of significant projects. He is currently Acting Head/Director of the School of Architecture and Planning. Petrus-Spamer, S. is a consultant as a design architect on various projects in the marginalized communities. Within UCT, she is involved on Academic Development Committees at both Faculty and Departmental levels; she is a student counsellor to the BAS program and is the liaison link with the part-time contract staff members. Todeschini, F. acted as an advisor to the South African Heritage Resources Agency. He is a member of the Cape Institute of Architects Heritage Committee. He was invited by the Director General of the Department of Environment Affairs and Tourism to address Strategic Planning Workshop: Cultural Landscapes of the Cape: some recent projects”, Golden Gate National Park, Free State, 7th September. He was a member of the Adjudicator Committee to recommend on the appointment of a professional team for the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Watson V. is on the Panel of Assessors for the Land Claims Court and a member of the Western Cape Demarcation Board. She served as a trustee on the Western Cape Community Based Housing Trust and is a review consultant for the Provincial Administration urbanisation strategy for the Western Cape. She also serves on the Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework co-ordinating working group and the statutory working group, of the Cape Metropolitan Council. She is also a Research Associate at the Urban Problems Research Unit, and in that capacity has been engaged in various consultancy and commissioned research projects during 1998 (see UPRU section of this report). Wilkinson, P. is Director of the Urban Problems Research Unit and, in that capacity, has been engaged in various consultancy and commissioned research activities during the year (see UPRU section of this Report.)
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (including Catalysis, Minerals, Environmental, Bioprocess and Process Control Research Units)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - Professor S.T.L. Harrison
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Department of Chemical Engineering University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-2518 Fax: SA (21) 689-7579 email: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The Department of Chemical Engineering has a proud national and international reputation both for the quality of its graduates and for its research programmes. The undergraduate programme enjoys accreditation with the Engineering Council of South Africa and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK).
The Department enjoys excellent relationships with a wide range of industrial organisations both within South Africa and in foreign countries. As a result of these very close contacts with the chemical, petrochemical, biotechnological and mining industries, the research programmes in the Department, although fundamental in nature, have a strong industrial flavour. The Department prides itself on its research activities and firmly believes that a top-quality undergraduate teaching programme requires the underpinning of active research programmes. The Department continues to succeed in attracting significant numbers of high quality postgraduate students, from its own undergraduate student body, from other South African and, latterly, many overseas universities. Active exchange programmes exist between the University of Cape Town and various international universities at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The department has introduced a coursework component into several Masters programmes, including programmes in Catalytic Processing, Bioprocess Engineering and Process Systems and Control. These programmes are sought after to improve specialist knowledge and research skills and are further cementing a close interaction with industry through training.
Research funding from the chemical, biotechnological and mining industries remains strong with significant additional funding from the NRF, Department of Trade and Industry, through the THRI Programme, and DACST through the Innovation Fund.
RESEARCH UNITS AND GROUPS
Catalysis Research Unit – Director: A/Professor J C Q Fletcher. Zeolites, acid catalysts, fine chemical synthesis, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis; diffusion and adsorption; partial oxidations.
Minerals Processing Research Unit – Director: Professor C T O’Connor: Flotation, (reagents, control, modelling, circuits, cells), Comminution, froth visualisation.
Bioprocess Engineering – Professor S.T.L.Harrison, Professor GS Hansford: Environmental biotechnology, especially sulphur biotechnology, bioleaching of sulphide minerals, biological response to hydrodynamic environment, microbial cell surface characterisation; microbial cell retention, biokinetics and induction; gas mass transfer.
Engineering Education – A/Professor D M Fraser, Ms J M Case: student learning and metacognitive development, women in engineering, students’ understanding of fundamental concepts.
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Environmental Process Engineering – A/Professor J.G. Petrie, Dr A E Lewis, Dr HB von Blottnitz: Systems analysis, lifecycle assessment, risk analysis, process modelling; landfills/acid mine drainage; precipitation in waste treatment.
Process Systems and Control – A/Professor C L E Swartz, A/Professor D M Fraser, Mr W Langson: Pinch technology, plant operability, advanced process control, optimization of process operations.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
HONORARY STAFF PERMANENT AND LONG- Honorary Professors 1 TERM CONTRACT STAFF Honorary Associate 5 Professors 3 Professors Associate Professors 5 Honorary Senior Lecturers 2 Senior Lecturers 4 TOTAL 8 Lecturers 2 Research Staff (contract) 7 Technical Support Staff 8 STUDENTS Admin & Clerical Staff 3 Post-Doctoral 2 (permanent) Doctoral 23 Admin & Clerical Staff 11 Masters 72 (contract) Undergraduate 282 TOTAL 43 TOTAL 379
RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT STAFF
Professor Geoff Hansford Head, Minerals Bioprocessing - bioleaching; bioprocess treatment of acid mine drainage Professor Sue Harrison Head of Department, Head, Bioprocess Engineering Unit - interaction of micro-organisms with the biochemical, thermal and hydrodynamic environment; image analysis in physiological status determination; bioprocess kinetics; microbial cell damage and disruption; high temperature (~75°C) bioleaching; biological sulphate reduction and sulphide oxidation processes; solid-liquid separation in biological processes Professor Cyril O’Connor Dean of Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty. Director of the Minerals Processing Research unit; flotation, reagent evaluation; cell design; heterogeneous catalyst and catalytic processes; zeolites; supported metal catalysts and metal oxide catalysts Associate Professor Jack Fletcher Director, Catalytic Process Engineering Unit Associate Professor Duncan Fraser Process synthesis; education development Associate Professor Jim Petire Head, Environmental Process Engineering - environmental performance; technology development; life cycle assessment and management systems; waste management, site remediation and recovery from waste Associate Professor Chris Swartz Director of Postgraduate Studies, Head, Process Systems Unit - process control; mathematical modelling; optimisation; operability analysis Associate Professor Eric van Steen Director of Undergraduate Studies (first semester), Catalytic Process Engineering – zeolites; acid catalysed reactions; reaction kinetics; adsorption; diffusion; synthesis of fine chemicals; Fischer-Tropsch synthesis; partial oxidations Dr Dave Deglon Flotation: gas dispersion; mineral flotation; mechanical flotation cells Dr Alison Lewis Director of Undergraduate Studies (second semester), Environmental Process Engineering Unit - environmental engineering; modelling and simulation; waste reprocessing, hydrometallurgy; precipitation; sulphur chemistry; acid mine drainage 10
Dr Klaus Möller Catalysis Unit - separations, diffusion, adsorption, kinetics, reactor modelling; chemical vapour deposition, zeolites, reactions, selectivity, alkylation, post synthesis modifications Dr Harro von Blottnitz Environmental Process Engineering Research Unit - LCA, environmental systems analysis; environmental management; renewable energies Ms Jenni Case Lecturer/Education Development Officer - engineering education; student learning; women in engineering
HONORARY PROFESSORS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS, SENIOR LECTURERS
Prof Mark Dry Catalysis Unit - Fischer Tropsch (FT) catalytic process; syngas A/Professor Peter Gaylard (Billiton) Minerals Processing Unit - metallurgical research; development of undergraduate courses in mineral processing and related fields A/Professor Peter Harris (Mintek) Minerals Processing Unit - froth flotation A/Professor J-P Franzidis (Julius Krutschnitt Minerals Research Centre, University of Queensland, Australia) – flotation and comminution A/Professor John Raimondo (African Environmental Solutions) - clean environments; life-cycle analysis A/Professor Christopher Swartz (Mc Master University, Canada) - process control; molecular modelling; optimization and operability analysis Dr Dee Bradshaw Minerals Processing Unit - reagent development; collectors for sulphide mineral flotation Mr Martin Harris Minerals Processing Unit – flotation; modelling; simulation
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS
Dr Shrihari Arjunwadkar University of Mumbai, India – bioprocess engineering Dr Bronwen Butler University of Brisbane, Australia – environmental process engineeringing Dr Michael Claeys University of Karlsruhe, Germany – catalysis; Fischer-Tropsch
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Dr S Simukanga University of Zambia, Mineral Processing Professor T Napier-Munn University of Queensland, Mineral Processing Dr Emmy Manlapig University of Queensland, Mineral Processing Professor Alban Lynch University of Queensland, Mineral Processing Paul Greenhill AMIRA, Australia, Mineral Processing Professor John Ralston IWRI, University of South Australia, Mineral Processing Mr Bob Pugh and Mr Ray Shaw Rio Tinto, Australia, Mineral Processing Professor M Moys Wits University, Mineral Processing Professor Gerda van Rosmalen Technical University, Delft, Mineral Processing/Environmental Engineering
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Professor Dolf Bruinsma Technical University, Delft, Environmental Engineering Mr Gerard Unternaehrer Ales School of Mines, France, Environmental Engineering Professor Ron Cohen Colorado School of Mines, USA, Bioprocess Engineering Professor Eric Dunlop, University Adelaide, Australia, Bioprocess Engineering Dr Barrie Johnson University of Wales-Bangor, UK, Bioprocess Engineering Professor Sudip Rakshit AIT Thailand, Bioprocess Engineering Professor Larry Biegler University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, Process Control Professor Zsolt Fonyo Tech University of Budapest, Process Control Professor Hans Schulz Karlsruhe University, Germany, Catalysis Professor J Gaube Darmstadt University, Germany, Catalysis Dr B Davis CAER, University Kentucky, USA, Catalysis Professor D King Cambridge University, UK, Catalysis
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES Alexander, B., Barton, G., Petrie, J. & Romagnoli, J.A. 2000. Process synthesis and optimisation tools for environmental design: methadology and structure. Computers and Chemical Engineering 24(2-7): 1195- 1200. Brack, B., Gammon, D. & van Steen, E. 1999. Transformation of Meta Phenyl Diamine to Resorcinol in the presence of zeolites. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 154: 73-83. Duncan, W.L. & Möller, K.P. 2000. On the diffusion of cyclohexane in ZSM-5 measured by zero-length- column chromatography. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 39(6): 2105-2113. Duncan, W.L. & Möller, K.P. 2000. A ‘zero length’ criterion for ZLC chromatography. Chemical Engineering Science 55(22): 5415-5420. Forbes, P., von Blottnitz, H., Gaylard, P. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Environmental Assessment of Base Metal Processing: a nickel refining case study. SAIMM Journal Transactions: 347-354. Fraser, D.M. & Hallale, N. 2000. Retrofit of mass exchange networks using pinch technology. AIChE Journal 46(10): 2112-2117. Hallale, N. & Fraser, D.M. 1999. Capital and total cost targets of mass exchange networks, Part 1: Simple capital cost models. Computers and Chemical Engineering 23: 1661-1679. Hallale, N. & Fraser, D.M. 1999. Capital and total cost targets of mass exchange networks, Part 2: Detailed capital cost models. Computers and Chemical Engineering 23: 1681-1699. Hallale, N. & Fraser, D.M. 1999. Supertargeting for mass exchange networks: Part I – Targeting and design techniques. Trans IChemE 78A: 202-207. Hallale, N. & Fraser, D.M. 1999. Supertargeting for mass exchange networks: Part II – Applications. Trans IChemE 78A: 208-216. Hansford, G.S. & Vagras, T. 2000. Chemical and electrochemical basis of bioleaching process. Hydrometallurgy 59(2-3): 135-145. Illing, S. & Harrison, S.T.L. 1999. The kinetics and mechanism of Corynebacterium glutamicum aggregate breakup in bioreactors. Chemical Engineering Science 54: 441-454. Lewis, A.E. & Hugo, A. 2000. Characterisation and Batch Testing of a Secondary Lead Slag. Journal of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Transactions: 365-370. Nemati, M., Lowenadler, J. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Particle effects in bioleaching of pyrite by acidophilic thermophile Sulfolobus metallicus. Applied Microbiology Biotechnology 53: 173 – 179. Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. A comparative study on thermophilic and mesophilic biooxidation of ferrous iron. Minerals Engineering 13(1): 19 - 24. Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Effect of solid loading on thermophilic bioleaching of sulphide minerals. Journal of Chemical Technology: Biotechnology 75: 1-7.
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Pehlken, A., von Blottnitz, H. & Pretz, T. 2000. Aforderungen an die Probenahme von Restabfall – Ansatz fur ein neues Problenahmemodell (requirements for the Sampling of Residual Waste – Approach to Developing a New Sampling Model) Aufbereitungstechnik 41 (9): 409-415. Petersen, J. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Leachate Generation and Mobility of Chromium Containing Solid Wastes in Metallurgical Processing, South African Institute of Mining and metallurgy (SAIMM) Journal, 355-363. Stewart, M., Petrie, J.G., Basson, L. & Alexander, B. 2000. Decision making for Cleaner Processes – Design and Analysis Case Studies; Chemeca 2000, CD-ROM Paper. Weber, R.W., Möller, K.P. & O'Connor, C.T. 2000. The comparison of different silanisation techniques over zeolites. Microporous and Meseoporous Materials 553: 35-36.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 1999. Effects of solid particles on thermophilic bioleaching of sulphide minerals. In Amils, R. & Ballester, A. (eds) Biohydrometallurgy and the environment toward the mining of the 21st century Part A: 473-482. Moosa, S., Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 1999. Kinetic studies on anaerobic reduction of sulphate. In Amils, R. & Ballester, A. (eds) Biohydrometallurgy and the environment toward the mining of the 21st century Part B: 697-706. Stewart, M. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Planning for Waste Management in Minerals Processing – A Life Cycle Perspective, in Environmental Policy and Mining: Corporate Strategy and Planning for Closure. In Warhurst, A. & Noronha, L. (eds) Mining and Environment Research Network: 145-174. UK, University of Bath. Petersen, J., Stewart, M. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Management of Ferro-Alloy Wastes in Environmental Policy in Mining Corporate Strategy and Planning for Closure. In Warhurst, A. & Noronha, L. (eds) Mining and Environment Research Network: 217-228. UK, University of Bath.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Claeys, M., Hearshaw, M., Moss, J.R. & van Steen, E. 2000. Studies in surface science and catalysis, 130a. Proceedings of the 12th international congress on catalysis, 1157-1162. Dhliwayo, E.C., Fraser, D.M. & Case, J.M. 2000. Student recovery from failure in Chemical Engineering. SAIChe 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 134-135. Fraser, D.M. 2000. Coping with diversity in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 136-137. Fraser, D.M. & Hallale, N. 2000. Systematic effluent reduction through pinch technology. SAIChe 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 178-179. Hallale, N. & Fraser, D.M. 2000. Optimum design of mass exchange networks using pinch technology. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 59-60. Harrison, S.T.L., Nemati, M. & Moosa, S. 2000. Biological sulphate reduction in chemostat culture: A kinetic model. SAIChE, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 313-314. Hattingh, C.J.R. & Swartz, C.L.E. 2000. Dynamic operability of heat exchanger networks. SAIChE 2000, 9th National meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 143. Heese, F.P., Dry, M.E. & Möller, K.P. 2000. The mechanism and kinetics of diisopropylether (DIPE) synthesis from a feed of propylene and water over amberlyst 15. Studies in surface science and catalysis 130. Proceedings of the 12th ICC, 2597-2602. Jänisch, C., Kothuis, B. & von Blottnitz, H. 2000. Cleaner Production as a tool to minimise the volumes of solid waste arising in small and medium enterprises in the South African Metal Finishing industries. Proceedings of Wastecon 2000, 2:389-398. Jeervaratnam, E.G., Msiza, A.K., Case, J.M. & Fraser, D.M. 2000. Understanding of energy by first year university students. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 144-145. Möller, K.P., Böhringer, W., Schnitzler, A.E. & O’Connor, C.T. 2000. The conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons over ZsM5: Fixed bed vs. recycle reactor. Proceedings of the 12th ICC, 2711-2716. Mabaso, E.L., Böhringer, W. & Fletvher, J.C.Q. 2000. Zeolite characteristics via ethylbenzene disproportionation. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 256-257. Pillay, K., von Blottnitz, H. & Petersen, J. 2000. Disposal of chromium (III) bearing solid wastes in landfills: how safe is it in the long term? Proceedings of Wastecon 2000 Biennial Conference, Cape Town, 2: 329- 336. Potgieter, T.I., Harrison, S.T.L. & Swartz C.L.E. 2000. The role of fundamental modelling in fermentation optimisation. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 102-103. Robinson, A. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Disk stack centrifugation for the recovery of Bewer’s Yeast: effect on yeast cell surface and flocculation. SAIChE 2000, 9th National meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 315.
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Röger, H.P., Möller, K.P., Böhringer, W. & O'Connor, C.T. 2000. Transition through various regimes of reaction kinetics and selectivity driven by progressing modification of the external surface of zeolites. Proceedings of the 12th ICC, 2909-2914. Röger, H.P., Möller, K.P., Böhringer, W. & O'Connor, C.T. 2000. Rediscovery of the paring reaction: the conversion of 1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene over HZSM5 at elevated temperatures. Proceedings of the 12th ICC, 281-292. Rwodzi, B. & von Blottnitz, H. 2000. Selection of waste management options with the aid of environmental life cycle assessment: the case of used lubricating oil in South Africa. Proceedings of Wastecon 2000 Biennial Conference, Cape Town, 2:399-408. Schwan, P. & Möller, K.P. 2000. Diffusion analysis of cumene cracking over ZSM5 using a Jetloop reactor. Proceedings of the 12th ICC, 2729-2734. Stieger, K.B. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The effect of media components and biomass concentration on gas-liquid mass transfer in the Lysine Process. SAIChE 2000, 9th National meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 316. von Blottnitz, H. & Kothuis, B. 2000. On the real costs of waste treatment: the case of an effluent treatment plant in the metal finishing industry. Wastecon 2000 Biennial Conference, Cape Town 2:315-322. Zizhou, N. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Fed-batch propogation of Brewer’s Yeast. SAIChE 2000, 9th National Meeting, Secunda, Sasol, 317.
UNPUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Alexander, B., Barton, G., Petrie, J.G. & Romagnoli, J. 2000. Process Synthesis and Optimisation Tools For Environmental Design: Methodology And Structure. 7th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering, Denver Colorado. Basson, L. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. The Development of a Decision Support Framework for Fossil Fuel Based Power Generation. Presentation Record 225c. Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Los Angeles, CA. Basson, L., Perkins, A.R. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. The Evaluation of Pollution Prevention Alternatives Using Non- Compensatory Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis Methods Presentation Record 230c. Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Los Angeles, CA. Butler, B., Nathoo, J. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Understanding Metal Precipitation, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). Mineral Processing 2000 Conference, Cape Town. Butler, B.K. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. The Brains and Balls of Nickel Precipitation. Minerals Engineering 2000, Cape Town. Butler, B.K. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Waste not, want not: metal precipitation from effluent streams. Minerals Engineering 2000, Cape Town. Case, J., Gunstone, R. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. The impact of students’ perceptions on their metacognitive development: a case study. American Education Research Association AERA Meeting, New Orleans USA. Case, J., Gunstone, R. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Approaches to learning in a Second Year Chemical Engineering Course. American Education Research Association AERA Meeting, New Orleans, USA. Centurier-Harris, J.P., Butler, B. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Crystallisation as a valuable separation tool. Mineral Processing 2000, Cape Town. Crickmore, D. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Biomass determination and morphology extraction of Saccharomyces cerevisiae using image analysis. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Edwards, W., Corbett, C., Lewis, A.E., Loewenthal, R.E. & Rose, P.D. 2000. Biogenic Sulphide for the Precipitation of Fe(II) from Acid Mine Drainage Wastewater.WISA Biennial Conference 2000, Sun City. Erasmus, C.E., Hansford, G.S., Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The biological reduction of sulphate using ethanol as a carbon source and electron donor. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Guillard, D., Butler, B. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Carbonate precipitation of metals in a pellet reactor. South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Minerals Processing 2000 Conference, Cape Town. Guillard, D., Butler, B. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Carbonate precipitation of metals in a pellet reactor. Mineral Processing 2000, Cape Town. Guillard, D., Lewis, A.E. & Butler, B.K. 2000. Nickel carbonate precipitation in a pellet reactor. Minerals Engineering 2000, Cape Town. Hansen, Y. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. The Environmental Impact of Solid Waste Management Practices in Coal Based Power Generation. 5th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry, Cape Town. Harrison, S.T.L., Nemati, M. & Moosa, S. 2000. Biological sulphate reduction in chemostat culture: a kinetic model. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Illing, S., Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Effect of the particulate phase on the thermophilic leaching of minerals: particle size. Mineral Processing 2000, Cape Town. Illing, S., Henwood, C., Potgieter, T. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. A study of the morphology of Corynebacterium glutamicum using image analysis. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. 14
Knobel, A. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. A Mathematical Model of a high Sulphate Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment System. South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) Minerals Processing 2000 Conference, Cape Town. Knobel, A.K. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. A mathematical model of a high sulphate wastewater anaerobic treatment system. Mineral Processing 2000, Cape Town. Lahav, O., Lewis, A.E. & Loewenthal, R.E. 2000 Elemental sulphur recovery from AMD waters using a silicone membrane process- chemistry and control considerations. BIOY2K Combined Millenium Meeting, Grahamstown. Lahav, O., Lewis, A.E. & Loewenthal, R.E. 2000. Elemental sulphur recovery from AMD waters using a silicone membrane process - chemistry and control considerations. BIOY2K Conference, Grahamstown. Lewis, A.E. & Knobel, A.K. 2000. A Primer for Modelling and Simulation: a Case Study of a Mathematical Model for a high Sulphate Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment System. BIOY2K Conference, Grahamstown. Lewis, A.E. & Knobel, A. 2000. A Primer for Modelling and Simulation: a Case Study of a Mathematical Model for a high Sulphate Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment System. BIOY2K Combined Millenium Meeting, Grahamstown. Lewis, A.E., Lahav, O. & Loewenthal, R.E. 2000. Chemical Considerations for Sulphur Recovery from Acid Mine Drainage. WISA Biennial Conference 2000, Sun City. Mabaso, I.E., Boehringer, W. & Fletcher, J.C.Q. 2000. Zeolite characterisation via ethylbenzene disproportionation. CATSA 2000: Fischer-Tropsch on the eve of the XXI Century, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Moon, J., Moosa, S. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The kinetics of sulphate reduction by sulphate reducing bacteria. Mineral Processing 2000, Cape Town. Moosa, S., Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Kinetic studies on anaerobic reduction of sulphate: effect of sulphate concentration. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Moosa, S., Nemati, M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Temperature effects on the kinetics of anaerobic sulphate reduction. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Nemati, M., Moosa, S. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. High temperature biooxidation of ferrous iron, using the acidophilic thermophile I. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Petrie, J.G., Stewart, M. & Williamson, P. 2000. Decision Support for Integrated Waste Management. Annual Waste Boards Conference, Sydney, Australia. Petrie, J.G., Basson, L. & Mitchell, C. 2000. Decision Making for Cleaner Processes presented at AIChE Annual Conference, Los Angeles, USA. Petrie, J.G., Stewart, M., Basson, L. & Alexander, B. 2000. Decision Making for Cleaner Processes presented at AIChE Annual Conference, Los Angeles, USA. Pillay, K., Petersen, J. & von Blottnitz, H. 2000. Study of the Factors influencing the Oxidation of Cr(III) to Cr(VI) in Cr203-CaO Powder Mixes. 5th International Symposium of Environmental Geochemistry, Cape Town. Potgieter, T.I., Swartz, C.L.E. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Factors affecting the cross-flow filtration flux of suspensions of Corynebacterium glutamicum cells. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Potgieter, T.I., Swartz, C.L.E. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The role of fundamental modelling in fermentation optimisation. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Raja, S.B., Mamashela, M.S., Wallis, F.M. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Biological oxidation of sulphide containing effluent streams. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Robinson, A. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Mechanical handling of Brewers' yeast: cell surface effects. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Robinson, A. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The relation between surface elemental, functional group and molecular composition, charge and hydrophobicity of yeast. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Rwodzi, B. & von Blottnitz, H. 2000. An Evaluation of Different Management Options for Used Lubricating Oils in South Africa from A Life-Cycle Perspective. 2nd International Conference on Integrated Environmental Management Chem SA 2000, East London. Smith, P.D., Swartz, C.L.E. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. Control and optimisation of a multiple effect evaporator. 74th SASTA Annual Congress (SA Sugar Technologists Association), Durban. Stewart, M. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Information Management and Structures for Assessment of Environmental Performance in Process Design, presented at AIChE Annual Conference, Los Angeles, USA. Stewart, M., Giurco, D.P. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Recycling and Resource Constraints for Minerals and Metals- Technical and Environmental Considerations, presented at AIChE Annual Conference, Los Angeles, USA. Stewart, M., Basson, L., Alexander, B. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Allied tools to LCA in the Process Industries, 3rd International LCA Conference, Melbourne, Australia. Stewart, M., Petrie, J.G., Basson, L. & Alexander, B. 2000. Decision Making for Cleaner Processes- Design and Analysis Case Studies, Chemeca 2000, Perth, Australia.
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Stieger, K. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The effect of media components and biomass concentration on gas-liquid mass transfer in the lysine process. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown. Warnken, M., Langrissh, T.G. & Petrie, J.G. 2000. Optimal Utilisation of Wood Waste through materials Analysis and Life Cycle Thinking presented at Enviro 2000, Sydney, Australia, incorporating the 5th Australian Waste Convention, Waste Management Association of Australia. Zizhou, N. & Harrison, S.T.L. 2000. The fed-batch propagation of Brewers' yeast. Biotech Y2K, Grahamstown.
THESES PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES (MASTERS AND DOCTORAL)
Masters
Baker, R. 2000. Inclusion of input saturation in the design of dymanicaly operable plants: 1-114. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Bunkell, St.J. C.W. 2000. Investigation into the effect of high intensity conditioning (HIC) on the flotation performance of a complex sulfide ore: 1-129. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Centurier-Harris, J.P. 2000. Studies in the crystallisation behaviour of potassium nitrate: 1-75. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Cowley, M.A. 2000. The conversion of I-Pentene over ZSM5: 1-101. M.Appl.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Dempers, C.J.N. 2000. An investigation into the use of batch experiments in the determination of the kinetics of ferrous-iron oxidation by leptospirillum ferrooxidans: 1-73. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Erasmus, C.L. 2000. A preliminary investigation of the kinetics of biological sulphate reduction using ethanol as a carbon source and electron donor: 1-113. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Furamera, T.A. 2000. A preliminary investigation of the ferric leaching of a mixed sulphide copper concentrate at controlled redox potential: 1-73. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Harding, S. 2000. Reduction of Fischer-Tropsch catalyst: 1-113. M.Appl.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Janisch, C. 2000. An assessment of the potential for waste minimisation in small and medium enterprises in the South African metal finishing industry: 1-189. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Jewell, C.P. 2000. The applicability of various distributed parameter modelling techniques to industrial flotation circuit data: 1-182. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Mabaso, E.T. 2000. Ethylbenzene disproportionation over acid zeolites: 1-94. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. MacRosty, R.D.M. 2000. Optimal scheduling of an integrated batch and continuous process system: 1-159. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Prinsloo, F.F. 2000. Fischer-Tropsch synthesis over carbon nanotube supported iron catalysts: 1-120. M.Appl.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Ristow, N.E. 2000. The use of AQUASIM for predicting the performance of a bacterial sulphate reduction process for the treatment of acid mine drainage: 1-116. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Rwodzi, B. 2000. An environmental assessment of recycling options of used lubricating oils in South Africa: 1- 186. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Saib, A.M. 2000. The effect of pore diameter of silica support on the performance of cobalt based Fischer- Tropsch synthesis: 1-96. M.Appl. Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Seaman, D. 2000. Operability analysis of an industrial comminution circuit: 1-134. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Siame, E. 2000. The role of pulp chemistry in the flotation recovery of Nchanga underground copper ore: 1-96. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Smith, P.D. 2000. Control and optimization of a multiple-effect evaporator: 1-100. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Smith, V.C. 2000. Particle size estimation of hydrocyclone overflow: 1-102. M.Sc. dissertation. University of Cape Town. Sweet, C.G. 2000. The application of a machine vision system to relate froth surface characteristics to the metallurgical performance of a PGM flotation process: 1-104. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Van Beers, D. 2000. Identification of eco-efficient improvement opportunities in the industrial networks of small and medium-sized enterprises: 1-154. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Van Wyk, G.S. 2000. The effect of copper as a promoter on the performance of the Fischer-Tropsch cobalt catalyst: 1-66. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
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Doctoral
Breed, A.W. 2000. Studies on the mechanism and kinetics of bioleaching with special reference to the bioleaching of refractory gold-bearing arsenopyrite/pyrite concentrates: 1-201. Ph.D Thesis, University of Cape Town. Harris, T.A. 2000. The development of a flotation simulation meothodology towards an optimisation study of UG2 platinum flotation circuits: 1-256. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Stewart, M. 2000. Enviromental Life Cycle considerations for design-related decision making in Minerals Processing: 1-313 (& Appendices). Ph.D Thesis, University of Cape Town. Van Steen, L.H.C. 2000. Methanol amination over hydrothermally treated zeolites Rho and Mordenite: 1-200. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Cape Town.
PATENTS
Sweet, C.C., Bradshaw, D.J., Cilliers, J.J., Wright, B.A., De Jager, G. & Francis, J.J. 2000. Smart Froth: The extraction of valuable minerals from mined ore. No 996649. (Provisional patent filed).
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - Professor GA Ekama
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address: Department of Civil Engineering University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Tel: SA (21) 650-2584 Fax: SA (21) 689-7471 e-mail: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The Department is involved in research in a number of diverse fields and has strong research groups in Water Quality, Concrete, Geotechnics and Urban Management. It also interacts with other research groups such as CERECAM, Wits, Stellenbosch, Natal and Pretoria Universities, Cement & Concrete Institute, Water Research Commission, CSIR, the Freshwater Unit and Marine Zoology, Cape Metropolitan Council. Most of the work is applied research from practice and of direct benefit to designers, contractors, industry and communities on the one hand, and the students and staff who develop high-level expertise on the other hand. In the recent past the emphasis has been that of excellence in the conventional Civil Engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water, Hydraulics, Materials and Transport. Now there is a shift of emphasis to the provision of engineering infrastructure to developing communities, e.g. application of appropriate technology. To this end, the staffing structure of the Department has changed and new areas of urgently needed research are being developed. The new disciplines of Urban Engineering and Urban Management were introduced in 1996. In 1998 they were awarded the Design for Living Exhibition. Award for the most innovative product with the Nomsapho Housing Concept
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG STUDENTS
TERM CONTRACT STAFF
Professors 3 Doctoral 7 Associate Professors 5 Masters 35 Emeritus Professors 4 PG Diplomas 4 Senior Lecturers 3 Undergraduate 204 Lecturer 1 TOTAL 250 Research Staff 2 Technical Support Staff 6 Administrative and 4 Clerical Staff Laboratory Support Staff 4 TOTAL 32
RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT STAFF
Professor John Abbott Urban engineering; urban management; geographical information systems
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Professor Mark Alexander Head of department - grant holder FRD special programme on concrete durability; concrete materials, durability; properties of aggregates Mr Neil Armitage Team leader for a Water Research Commission-funded investigation into the removal of trash from stormwater conduits; also sediment transport in open channels; hydraulic structures; river engineering; water supply issues Mr David Douglas Urban engineering; geographical information systems Associate Professor Mike de Kock Structural engineering Professor George Ekama Director, Water Research Group: chemical and biological wastewater treatment; physical and biological process modelling Associate Professor Rolf Kratz Structural analysis; design and materials Ms Marianna Vanderschuuren Assessment of urban transport systems; urban transport decision-making Associate Professor Nicholas Marais Computational mechanics; structural engineering; engineering education Dr. Alvin Masarira Structural Engineering, Stability Behaviour of Steel Structures, Cold-formed Structures, Composite Structures, Fire Engineering in Steel Structures Associate Professor Richard Loewenthal Water treatment; water chemistry Dr Friedrich Scheele Geotechnical engineering; rock mechanics; experimental and numerical modelling Associate Professor Dereck Sparks Geotechnical analysis; dam design; foundation systems; stress analysis; groundwater; structural analysis
CONTRACT RESEARCH STAFF
Dr James Mackechnie concrete durability; marine concrete structures and reinforcement corrosion Associate Professor Mark Wentzel chemical and biological wastewater treatment; physical and biological process modelling
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
Dr Ori Lahav Treatment of acid mine drainage waters Dr David de Haas Water research
HONORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Dr Iuma Martinez Urban engineering and management
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Armitage, N.P. & Rooseboom, A. 2000. The removal of urban litter from stormwater conduits and streams: Paper 1: The quantities involved and catchment litter management options. Water SA 26(2): 181-187. Armitage, N.P. & Rooseboom, A. 2000. The removal of urban litter from stormwater conduits and streams: Paper 2: Model studies of potential trapping structures. Water SA 26(2): 189-194. Armitage, N.P. & Rooseboom, A. 2000. The removal of urban litter from stormwater conduits and streams: Paper 3: Selecting the most suitable trap. Water SA 26(2): 195-204. de Haas, D.W., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. The use of simultaneous precipitation in activated sludge systems exhibiting biological excess phosphate removal. Part 1: Literature review and scope of work. Water SA 26(4): 439-452. 19
de Haas, D.W., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. The use of simultaneous precipitation in activated sludge systems exhibiting biological excess phosphate removal. Part 2: Method development for fractionation of phosphate compounds in activated sludge. Water SA 26(4): 453- 466. de Haas, D.W., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. The use of simultaneous precipitation in activated sludge systems exhibiting biological excess phosphate removal. Part 3: Alum dosing experimental periods. Water SA 26(4): 467- 484. de Haas, D.W., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. The use of simultaneous precipitation in activated sludge systems exhibiting biological excess phosphate removal. Part 4: Ferric chloride dosing experimental periods. Water SA 26(4): 485-504. Hu, Z., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. External nitrification in biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems. Water SA 26(2): 225-238. Mackechnie, J.R. & Alexander, M.G. 2000. Concrete options for water-retaining structures. Concrete Beton 96: 9-11. Mackechnie, J.R. & Alexander, M.G. 2000. Rapid chloride test comparisons. ACI Concrete International: 40- 45. Musvoto, E.V., Wentzel, M.C., Loewenthal, R.E. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Integrated chemical - physical processes modelling. I - Development of a kinetic based model for mixed weak acid/base systems. Water Research 34(6): 1857-1867. Musvoto, E.V., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Integrated chemical-physical processes modelling. II Modelling aeration treatment of anaerobic digester supernatants. Water Research 34(6): 1868-1880. Musvoto, E.V., Ekama, G.A., Wentzel, M.C. & Loewenthal, R.E. 2000. Extension and application of the three phase mixed weak acid/base kinetic model to the aeration treatment of anaerobic digester liquors. Water SA 26(4): 417-438. Samson, K.A. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. An assessment of sewage sludge stability with a specific oxygen utilization rate (SOUR) test method. Water Science and Technology 42(9): 37-40. Zingoni, A. 1999. Self-weight stresses in hyperbolic cooling towers of general shape. International Journal of Space Structures 14(4): 281-294.
BOOKS
Zingoni, A., Mwakali, J.A. & Salahuddin, A. 2000. Theory and Analysis of Structures: Trusses, Beams, Frames, Plates and Shells (an undergraduate textbook commissioned by UNESCO for African universities): 1- 222. Nairobi: UNESCO.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Aguilera Soriano, G., Audic, J.M., McCarley, S., Ekama, G.A. & Wentzel, M.C. 2000. Options for the upgrading of WWTPs by means of trickling filters. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3. Alexander, M.G. & Mackechnie, J.R. 2000. Predicting the durability performance of HPC. American Concrete Institute, 6p. Hanrahan, H., Jawitz, J. & Marais, N.J. 2000. The Impact of Accreditation on Curriculum Development in Engineering. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 178-183. Hu, Z., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. External nitrification in biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems. Proceedings of 1st IWA World Water Congress, 201-208. Hu, Z., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. External nitrification in biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3. Mackechnie, J.R. & Alexander, M.G. 2000. Practical considerations for rapid chloride conductivity testing. Proceedings of RILEM International Symposium on Chloride Penetration into Concrete, Paris, 9p. Marais, M., Armitage, N.P. & Pithey, S. 2000. A study of the litter loadings in urban drainage systems – methodology and objectives. Proceedings IWA Conference on Managing Water Waste in the new Millennium, Midrand, South Africa, 1-11. Marais, M., Armitage, N.P. & Pithey, S. 2000. Proposed catchment management strategies to reduce litter loadings in South African urban drainage systems. Proceedings WISA 2000 Biennial Conference, Sun City, South Africa, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3. Marais, P.M., Ekama, G.A. & de Haas, D.W. 2000. Comparison of the 1D idealized flux theory and a 2D hydrodynamic model with full-scale secondary settling tank performance data. Proceedings of 6th Biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620- 25661-3.
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Moodley, R., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. External nitrification in BNR activated sludge systems with varying aerobic mass fractions. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3. Musvoto, E.V., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Application of integrated chemical - physical modelling to aeration treatment of anaerobic digester supernatants. Proceedings of 1st IWA World Water Congress, CD-ROM ISBN 2-9515416-0-0. Tsai, M.W., Ekama, G.A. & Wentzel, M.C. 2000. The control of AA (Low F/M) filamentous bulking with redox potential in intermittently aerated nitrogen removal activated sludge systems. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620- 25661-3. Wentzel, M.C., Ubisi, M.F., Lakay, M.T. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Inorganic component of activated sludge mixed liquor. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3. Wentzel, M.C., Mbewe, A., Lakay, M.T. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Evaluation of a modified flocculation filtration method to determine wastewater readily biodegradable COD. Proceedings of 6th biennial Water Institute of Southern Africa conference and exhibition, Suncity, CD-ROM ISBN 0-620-25661-3.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Sparks, A.D.W. 2000. Methods for General Stability Analysis. Proceedings of 8th International Symposium on Landslides: Landslides in Research, Theory and Practice, Cardiff, 3: 1373-1378.
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Beushausen, H. 2000. The contribution of screed to the structural behaviour of precast, prestressed concrete elements. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Cronje, G. 2000. Measurement of active biomass: 1-210. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Laubscher, A. 2000. Operational problems in a UASB system treating distillery wastewaters. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Martinez, I. 2000. The development of a bi-level geographical information systems (GIS) database model for informal settlement upgrading. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Sotemann, S. 2000. External nitrification in the BNR activated sludge system: 1-183. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND WORKS OF A POPULAR NATURE
Cronje, G.C., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Measurement of active heterotrophic organism concentration in nitrification-denitrification activated sludge systems. Research Report No W102, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town. Sotemann, S., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. External nitrification in biological nutrient removal activated sludge systems. Research Report No W101, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town. van Rensburg, P., Musvoto, E.V., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Mineral precipitation from anaerobic digester liquor at the Cape Flats Treatment plant. Research Report No W105, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town. Vermande, S., Wentzel, M.C. & Ekama, G.A. 2000. Comparison of aerobic and anoxic phosphate uptake BEPR in UCT and External Nitrification BNR systems. Research Report No W103, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Cape Town.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
Masarira, A. 2000. Fire Resistance/Fire Engineering of Low to Medium Rise Steel Structures. Report for the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH Professor John Abbott consults to Governmental and Local Government on policy issues pertaining to urban management, integrated urban catchment management and geographical information systems. Professor Mark Alexander does consulting to industry on matters pertaining to deterioration and corrosion studies on in-situ structures, monitoring of structures for time-dependent effects in regard to durability; testing and proving of materials systems for specialist applications; fundamental work on mechanisms and rates of deterioration; specialist advice on suitability of repair and rehabilitation measures. He also serves as an expert witness in these matters.
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Mr Neil Armitage does consulting to industry in the field of water engineering including hydraulics, hydrology, river engineering and water supply. Specialist consultant on the Salt & Lotus River Litter Removal Study for the City of Cape Town (2000). Associate Professor Rolf Kratz advises on structural engineering. Associate Professor Richard Loewenthal advises on water treatment and speciation and mineral precipitation in the aqueous environment. Dr James Mackechnie does corrosion investigations on reinforced concrete structures and predictions of durability. He also acts as an expert witness for marine structures exhibiting reinforcement corrosion. Dr Nicholas Marais advises on structural steel design, marine structures and advanced finite element analysis. Dr Friedrich Scheele advises on geotechnical problems in general; stability considerations, applications of numerical methods. Associate Professor Dereck Sparks does analysis and consulting work in general matters relating to Civil Engineering. He has written several professional reports for clients in legal disputes relating to building problems. He also attempts to solve these problems without costly legal litigation.
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DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Professor Paul Bowen
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Department of Construction Economics & Management University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-3443 Fax: SA (21) 689-7564 e-mail: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
Research and allied scholarly work in the Department is mainly focused on construction industry best practice initiatives. Current research activities include construction industry development, the effectiveness of building procurement systems, housing development and management, computer-based education, property management, project management, quality management and marketing. The Department is also involved in training and other extension service activities through its Housing and Community Development Unit. Research links have been maintained and extended with academic institutions in the United Kingdom and Central and East Africa. Collaborative research continues to be conducted with fellow researchers in Australia, Central and East Africa and the United Kingdom.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG TERM STUDENTS CONTRACT STAFF
Professors 3 Doctoral 5 Associate Professors 1 Masters 82 Senior Lecturers 4 Postgraduate Diploma 22 Lecturers 2 Honours 27 Administrative and Clerical Staff 2 Undergraduate 140 Departmental Assistant 1 TOTAL 276 TOTAL 13
RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT STAFF
Professor P. A. Bowen Head of department; construction economics; construction management; building procurement systems; sustainable construction & development Professor B. G. Boaden Housing development and management Professor A. J. Stevens Construction economics; property development and management
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Associate Professor P. D. Rwelamila Procurement systems; conflict management; construction industry; housing development and management; marketing; quality management K. S. Cattell Senior Lecturer; property and facilities management; procurement; international foresight S W Donohoe Senior Lecturer; construction and property law; quantity surveying R. D. Hindle Senior Lecturer; construction economics; construction industry; marketing; quality management; training/human resource management K. A. Michell Senior Lecturer; construction economics; construction management; systems theory M. Sokupa Lecturer; housing development and management S. Nyirenda Lecturer; quantity surveying, construction costing; applied contract law; risk, insurance and disasters on construction project
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
Edwards, P.J. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; risk perceptions and communication in risk management for construction projects
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Bowen, P.A., Pearl, R.G. & Edwards, P.J. 1999. Client briefing processes and procurement method selection: a South African study. Engineering Construction and Architectural Management 6(2): 91-104. Bowen, P.A., Cattell, K.S., Edwards, P.J., Pearl, R.G. & Hall, K.A. 2000. Procurement team selection. South Africa. Botswana Journal of Technology 9 (2): 1-8. Donohoe, S.D. 2000. Recovery by formulae of head office overheads: a case for re-engineering. Arbitration an International Journal 66(3): 199-202. Rwelamila, P.D., Talukhaba, A.D. & Ngowi, A.B. 2000. Project procurement systems in the attainment of sustainable construction. Sustainable Development Journal 8 (1): 39-50.
BOOKS
Gill, R. & Teale, P. 1999. Saint Helena 500: a chronological history of the island: 1-391. Epping: Creda Communications.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Arif, A.A. 2000. An experiment in web-based education. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, 173-177. Bowen, P.A., Cattell, K.S., Pearl, R.G., Hall, K.A. & Edwards, P.J. 2000. Group dynamics in building procurement teams. Proceedings of CIB W92 International Conference Information and Communication in Construction Procurement Santiago, Chile, 291-311. Cattell, K.S. 2000. Foresight, space and e-commerce: are we preparing for the future or waiting for it to happen? Proceedings of the CIBW70 International Symposium on Facilities Management and Maintenance, Brisbane, Australia, 127-138. Hindle, R.D. 2000. Construction industry development through intervention: a right and a wrong way? Proceedings of CIB TG29 Challenges Facing the Construction Industry in Developing Countries, Gaborone, Botswana, 244-256. Kamala, A. & Hindle, R.D. 2000. Forces of change and their impact on building procurement systems in use in Tanzania. Proceedings of CIB TG29 Challenges Facing the Construction Industry in Developing Countries, Gaborone, Botswana, 421-430. Chege, L.W. & Rwelamila, P.D. 2000. Risk management and procurement systems – an imperative approach. Proceedings of the CIB W92 Procurement System Symposium: Information and Communication in Construction Procurement, Santiago, Chile, 373-385.
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Rwelamila, P.D. 2000. Selection of procurement systems – why have we failed the test? Proceedings of the CIB W92 Procurement System Symposium, Information and Communication in Construction Procurement, Santiago, Chile, 387-397. Rwelamila, P.D. 2000. Labour-based employment practices – the need for a paradigm shift in procurement policy. Proceedings of the 8th Regional Seminar for Labour Based Practitioners, Cairo, Egypt, Section 15:1-12. Rwelamila, P.D., Talukhaba, A. & Kivaa, T.P. 2000. African intelligentsia – why have we embraced “hyper barefoot empiricism” in procurement practices? Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, CIB Task Group (TG) 29, Gaborone, Botswana, 457-466. Rwelamila, P.D. & Lobelo, L. 2000. Factors associated with insolvencies amongst civil engineering construction firms in South Africa. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference, CIB Task Group (TG) 29, Gaborone, Botswana, 363-376. Snyman, G.J.J. 1999. Leading indicators for the South African building industry: the effect of the reconstruction and development programme. Selected papers presented at 24th CIRET Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 573-581.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Donohoe, S.W. 2000. Inexpensive research for the quantity surveyor practitioner. 4th Annual Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Congress, Cairns, Australia. Donohoe, S.W. 2000. Education for construction management: towards a trans-culturally competent and knowledge management based profession. International Symposium on Construction Management and Economic Development, Tianjin, China, 37-45.
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Kamala, A.M. 2000. Proliferation of different building procurement systems and their appropriate application; a case of Tanzania: 1-156. M.Sc. dissertation: University of Cape Town.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS OF A POPULAR NATURE
Bowen, P.A., Pearl, R.G. & Edwards, P.J. 2000. Client briefing in South Africa: an effective communication process? The Civil Engineering and Building Contractor 35 (1): 37-43. Bowen, P.A., Cattell, K.S., Edwards, P.J., Pearl, R.G. & Hall, K.A. 2000. Building procurement team selection: a game of roulette? The Civil Engineering and Building Contractor 35 (2): 29-39. Donohoe, S.D. 2000. Liability and the quantity surveyor. The Building Economist September: 8: 15. Hindle, R.D. 2000. Address to the Public Hearing on the Council for the Built Environment Bill and its seven complementary bills. South African Parliamentary Complex, Parliamentary Monitoring Group Website, Cape Town, http://www.pmg.org.za. Hindle, R.D. 2000. Emerging from the slump, article by Carol Butcher, interview response. Professional Management Review April: 31-36. Hindle, R.D. & Rwelamila, P.D. 2000. The Built Environment Professions Bill and the new profession of project and construction management; a cause to celebrate or a reason to cry? Project Pro November: 29- 31.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
Hindle, R.D. 2000. Report on suggested amendments to the proposed Construction Industry Development Board draft bill resulting from 2 CIF workshops held on 1 December 1999 and 20 January 2000 prepared for the Construction Industry Forum, 4 pages Hindle, R.D. 2000. Comment on draft Construction Industry Development Board bill contained in Government Gazette Vol 414 Notice No. 265 of 1999 submitted to CIDB Task Team, 26 January, 3 pages.
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - Professor M Braae
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Department of Electrical Engineering University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-2811 Fax: SA (21) 650-3465 E-mail: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The Department of Electrical Engineering has 18 full time academic staff, 89 M.Sc. students and 25 Ph.D. students. The research activities and projects are largely industrially based. The main funding sources are ESKOM, TELKOM, SIEMENS, DE BEERS, MINTEK, WATER RESEARCH COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY and the FRD.
The Department has seen a 100% growth in graduates over the past 8 years, which is expected to result in higher postgraduate numbers. There are six large research groups in the Department which attract 80% of the postgraduate students. These are:
• Control Engineering • Digital Systems - ATM Networks • Image Processing and Vision Systems • Power Engineering • Remote Sensing and Radar • Speech Processing
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG HONORARY STAFF STUDENTS TERM CONTRACT STAFF Professors 5 Honorary Professors 1 Doctoral 25 Associate Professors 5 Emeritus Professors 2 Masters 89 Senior Lecturers 7 TOTAL 3 Undergraduates 552 Lecturers 3 TOTAL 666 Research Staff 2 Technical Support Staff 6 Administrative and Clerical 4 Staff Departmental Assistants & 2 Cleaners TOTAL 34
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RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT STAFF
Professor G. de Jager image processing; machine vision and image compression Professor B. J. Downing microwave systems and circuits Professor K. M. Reineck fields and waves; filters and satellite systems Professor M. Braae multivariable control; mineral extraction control applications ; computer-based education Professor P. Pillay electrical machines and power electronics Associate Professor M. R. Inggs radar remote sensing ; synthetic aperture radar; parallel computing Associate Professor J. Greene optimisation, soft computing, instrumentation Associate Professor C.T. Gaunt electricity distribution system planning; customer load modelling and analysis Associate Professor J Tapson instrumentation and measurements; ultrasonics; microactuators; probe miscropscopy Associate Professor K. Folly power system dynamics and control Mr. J Jawitz Senior Lecturer; engineering education (curriculum development, assessment and women in engineering) Mr C. E. Dingley Senior Lecturer; electricity distribution and electrification; electricity pricing Mr M. Malengret Senior Lecturer; power electronics; remote area power supplies and rural electrification Dr D. Mashao Senior Lecturer; communications and signal processing Dr B. Nleya Senior Lecturer; optical & ATM networking /Telecommunications Mr J.H. Van Nierop Senior Lecturer; power electronics Mr M.J.E. Ventura Senior Lecturer; broadband communications & applications; high speed ATM networks Mr A. W. D. Jongens Lecturer; acoustics properties of materials; sound absorption of road surfaces Mr H Douglas Lecturer; power electronics Mr. A. Khan Lecturer; power electronics Dr. A. Wilkinson Senior Lecturer; signals and image processing; radar; SAR interforometry; tomography; Bayesian interference; inverse problems; RF power amplifiers
HONORARY/EMERITUS PROFESSORS
Honorary Professor J. F. W. Bell instrumentation ; transducers Emeritus Professor A. Petroianu power system analysis Emeritus Professor S. G. McLaren machines
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Davies, J.R., Tapson, J. & Mortimer, B.J.P. 2000. A novel phase locked cavity resonator for B/A measurements in fluids. Ultrasonics 38: 284-291. Dingley, C.E. 2000. What will it take to meet the need for electricity in sub-equatorial Africa? Power Economics 4(5): 24-26. Inggs, M. R. & Lord, R. T. 2000. The Radar Remote Sensing Group at the University of Cape Town IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Newsletter 116: 6-12. Lewis, A.C., Mann, A.B., Josell, D., Tapson, J. & Weihs, T.P. 2000. Biaxial zero creep measurements of interface energies in Ni/Ag multilayers. Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Vol 586, Interfacial Engineering for Optimized Properties II. Li, L., Czarkowski, D., Liu, Y. & Pillay, P. 2000. Multilevel selective harmonic elimination PWM technique in series-connected voltage inverters. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications: 160-170. Paul, B.M. & Einhorn, H.D. 2000. Discomfort glare from small light sources. International Journal of Lightning Research and Technology 31(4): 139-146. Pillay, P., Liu, Y. & Ormonde, O.G. 2000. A novel switched reluctance motor drive with optical graphical programming technology. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 47(4): 915-919.
BOOKS
Pillay, P. 2000. Contributor to: Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering: 1-702. Florida: CRC/IEEE Press.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Ambali, A. 2000. The dilemma of the poor developing countries in automation / industrialisation. International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Conference: Technology Transfer in developing countries- Automation in infrastructure creation (DECOM – TT), Pretoria, 155-160. Ambali, A. & Braae, M. 2000. PBIL algorithm implementation on microcontrollers. International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Conference: Technology Transfer in developing countries- Automation in infrastructure creation (DECOM – TT), Pretoria, 228-233. Ashibani, M. & Nleya, B. 2000. Burst level real time bandwidth allocation schemes in ATM networks. Proceedings of South African Telecommunications Networks and Application Conferences, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Ashibani, M. & Nleya, B. 2000. Burst Control schemes in ATM networks. Proceedings of South African Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conferences, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620- 26497-7. Ashibani, M. & Nleya, B. 2000. Real time dynamic flow control in ATM Networks. Proceedings of South African Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conferences, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Ashibani, M. & Nleya, B. 2000. Design of Fault Tolerant networks. Proceedings of the 7th IEEE Singapore International Conference on Communication Systems, Sheraton Towers Hotel, Singapore 3: 320-324. Baker, C. & Nleya, B. 2000. Dense wavelength division (DWDM) networks. Proceedings of South African Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conferences, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620- 26497-7. Baker, C. & Nleya, B. 2000. Issues in All optical wavelength switched networks: Research and Development. Proceedings of South African Telecommunications Networks and Applications Conferences, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Baloyi, N.T. & Mashao, D.J. 2000. Large-vocabulary text-independent speaker identification over telephone speech using auditory based model. Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa PRASA Magaliesburg, South Africa, 11-14. Braae, M. & McPhail, N. 2000. An application of multimedia to control engineering education and training. International Federation of Automation Control (IFAC) Conference: Technology Transfer in Developing Countries- Automation in Infrastructure Creation (DECOM – TT), Pretoria, 175-180. Burger, K. & Ventura, N. 2000: Emulation Architecture to evaluate PNNI. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00) Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Charette, A., Xu, J., Ba-Razzouk, A., Rajagopalan, V. & Pillay, P. 2000. The use of the genetic algorithm for in- situ efficiency measurement of an induction motor. IEEE PES Winter Power Meeting, Singapore.
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Chisango, Y. & Ventura, N. 2000. Service Interworking for IP and ATM. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00) Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Dennis, K., Doyle, S. & Ventura, N. 2000. Design of a Distributed Virtual Environment over ATM. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00) Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. De Villiers, M. 2000. Automated design by dynamic manipulation of engineering diagrams. International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Conference: Technology Transfer in Developing Contries- Automation in Infrastructure Creation (DECOM – TT), Pretoria, 266-271. Dudley, T. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. The re-commissioning of the Cahora Bassa- Apollo HVDC scheme. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 1-4. Elbergali, J. & Ventura, N. 2000. Backward and Forward Inter Switch Handoff in WATM. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00), Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Fine, D. & Ventura, N. 2000. ATM Congestion Control Mechanisms. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00), Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Fipaza, M.S. & Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Electrical distribution network planning problems and various solution approaches. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), Durban, 79-82. Gunputh, H.R., Wilkinson, A. J. & Inggs, M.R. 2000. Enhancing Slant Range Resolution Using Multiple SAR Surveys. Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, Satellite Applications Centre CSIR, Hartebeesthoek, S10 99-102 (CDROM). Harvey, N. & Ventura, N. 2000. Hardware Implementation of an ATM Scheduling Algorithm. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00), Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7 Henrichsen, A. & de Jager, G. 2000. Point matching in uncalibrated images. Proceedings of the 11th annual Symposium of the South African Pattern Recognition Association, 71-76. Horrell, J.M. & Inggs, M.R. 2000. Airborne Flight Path Reconstruction for VHF SAR Signal Processing. Proceedings of 3rd European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, EUSAR, 161-164. Horrell, J.M. & Inggs, M.R. 2000. Semi Desert and Forest Measurements using the South African VHF SAR System. Proceedings of 3rd European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, EUSAR, 145-148. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Radar Computer Simulator Optimised for SAR Work. Proceedings of 3rd European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, EUSAR, 457-460. Inggs, M.R., Gebhardt, M. & Pollock, G.B. 2000. Computational Techniques Applied to SAR Processing. Proceedings of the 2000 European SAR Conference, EUSAR, VDE-VERLAG GMBH, Berlin, Germany, 189-192. Inggs, M.R. & Lord, R.T. 2000. Applications of Satellite Imaging Radar Proceedings of the Satellite 2000 Symposium, SAIEE, Session 3, 8 pages. Janse van Vuuren, M. & de Jager, G. 2000. Human pose and action recognition. Proceedings of the 11th annual Symposium of the South African Pattern Recognition Association, 29-34. Johnson, D. & Malengret, M. 2000. Electromechanical Battery for Rural Area Power Supply. South African Power Electronic Journal, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), Johannesburg. Johnson, D., Malengret, M. & Pillay, P. 2000. Electromechanical battery for rural power supplies. NSF Electric Energy Systems and Sustainability Workshop, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. Koen, J. & Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Mitigation of geomagnetically induced currents in the Eskom Main Transmission network. Proceedings SA Power Systems Protection Conference, Johannesburg, 85-88. Koen, J., Gaunt, C. T. & Britten, A.C. 2000. The effect of geomagnetically induced currents in the South African power network. Proceedings 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), Durban, 176-181. Li, L., Czarkowski, D., Liu, Y. & Pillay, P. 2000. Multilevel Space Vector PWM Technique Based on Phase- Shift Harmonic Suppression. APEC'00, New Orleans, LA. Lord, R. T., Inggs, M. R. & Cope, M.K. 2000. Measurements and Characteristics of RFI for a Low-Bandwidth VHF SAR System. Proceedings of 3rd European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, EUSAR 2000, 845-848. Manyage, M., Pillay, P. & McLaren, S.G. 2000. The Contribution of Energy Efficient motors to ESKOM’s Demand Side Management Program. South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), Durban, South Africa. Marques, F. 2000. Comments on the parametric stability margin. International Federation of Automation Control (IFAC) Conference: Technology Transfer in Developing Countries- Automation in Infrastructure Creation (DECOM – TT), Pretoria, 279-282.
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Mashao, D.J. 2000. Using a simple energy function for DTMF detection. Proceedings of the 4th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI2000) and the 6th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis (ISAS2000), Orlando, USA, 4: 62 - 66. Mashao, D. & Tsai, C. 2000. Vector quantization codebook design using hybrid genetic algorithms. Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa, Magaliesburg, 58-60. Mawasha, B. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. Standby power consumption of electronic appliances. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 45-48. Mbatha, M.V. & Gaunt, C. T. 2000. Load forecasting in distribution networks: terms, method selection criteria and methods. Proceedings 9th Southern African Universities Power Engineering Conference, Durban, 74-78. Mbuere, B.J. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. Nampower HVDC light: its technology, economics and potential applications. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 237-244. Price, B., Bredenkamp, B. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. The South African efficient lightning initiative: evaluation of the Hartebeespoort field study. Conference of the Association of Municipal Electricity Undertakings, Mossel Bay. Robertson, F. & de Jager, G. 2000. A prototype system for tracking multiple people in a smart room environment. Proceedings of the 11th annual Symposium of the South African Pattern Recognition Association, 41-46. Shepstone, S. & Ventura, N. 2000. A Switching Node Architecture for Voice over ATM. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00). Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Shija, B. & Nleya, B. 2000. Interactive video transmission using dynamic flow switching protocols. Proceedings of SATCAM, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Sibilant, G. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. An introduction to the Cabora Bassa HVDC scheme and an investigation into the effects of pollution on its insulators. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 13-15. Sithole, P.V.S., Dudley, T. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. Investigation into the lightning performance of the Cabora Bassa system 533 kV HVDC line. Proceedings of the 9th South African Power Engneering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 5-8. Swanson, E. & Ventura, N. 2000. An Enhanced System for Transporting ATM over ADSL. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00). Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-24697-7. Swartz, J., Dudley, T. & Dingley, C.E. 2000. An investigation into the internal transient over-voltages on the Cabora Bassa system 533 kV HVDC transmission line. Proceedings of the 9th South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC), University of Natal, Durban, 9-12. Wilkinson, A.J., Horrell, J.M. & Inggs, M.R. 2000. SASAR VHF Interferometry: Early Results. Proceedings of 3rd European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, EUSAR 2000, 411-414. Williams, B., Mountain, G. & Ventura, N. 2000. Evaluation Tools for ATM Networks. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00), Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-26497-7. Wong, A. & Ventura, N. 2000. ATM Network Impairment to Video Quality. Proceedings of the 3rd South African Telecommunications, Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC'00), Stellenbosch, Western Cape, CD 0-620-24697-7. Wray, L S. 2000. Synthetic Aperture Radar Image Simulator for Interferometry. Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment Satellite Applications Centre CSIR, Hartebeesthoek, S10- 43-46 (CD ROM). Wright, B.A., Sweet, C.G., Francis, J.J., de Jager, G., Bradshaw, D.J. & Cilliers, J.J. 2000. The use of an Image Processing Based Sensor for On-line Analysis of Flotation Performance. Part I: Hardware, Software and Technology Transfer. Proceedings of the XXI International Mineral Processing Congress, Rome, B8a: 158-162.
THESIS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Baloyi, N.T. 2000. A comparison of EIH and Mel-cepstrum for large-vocabulary text-independent speaker identification over telephone-speech: 1-92. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Cox, G.S. 2000. Designing Hypothesis Tests for Digital Image Matching. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. De Villiers, M. 2000. Limited Angle Tomography. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Douglas, H. 2000. Split Capacitor Single phase to three-phase variable speed drive: 1-180. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
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Forbes, K.A. 2000. Volume Estimation of fruit from Digital Profile images: 1-140. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Johnson, D. 2000. Design consideration and implementation of an electromechanical batter system: 1-245. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Koen, J. 2000. Geomagnetically induced currents and their effect on the Eskom MTS: 1-110. M.Sc.Eng dissertation, University of Cape Town. Mather, M. 2000. Rural South African and Photo-voltaic Weak Grid Interface Systems: 1-215. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Naldrett, G. 2000. The design of a 15-kVA transformer coupled single phase to three-phase converter: 1-185. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Nicolls, F.C. 2000. Constraints and Invariance in Target Detection. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Patel, B. 2000. Investigation into fault detection and diagnosis techniques: 1-187. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Salkeld, A. 2000. Optimization of a High Voltage Amplifier: 1-95. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Sellick, R.L. 2000. Optimisation of the design parameters for low voltage residential networks: 1-171. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Smit, Q. 2000. Material Phase Detection Using Capacitance Tomography: 1-132. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Tsai, C.T. 2000. A vector quantization approach to speaker identification using the modified means algorithm: 1-72. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Tshivilengue, E.N. 2000. Three Phase to Single Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply implementing Space vector PWM technique using digital signal processor: 1-140. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Wong, A. 2000. ATM Network Impairment to Video Quality: 1-132. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS OF A POPULAR NATURE
Dingley, C.E. 2000. One product, one price. ESI Africa 7(1). Dingley, C.E. 2000. PBMR: the nuclear dream machine? ESI Africa 7(2). Dingley, C.E. 2000. Of blueprints and behemoths. ESI Africa 7(3). Dingley, C.E. 2000. Not Y2K but Y2B says BK. ESI Africa 7(4). Dingley, C.E. 2000. Picasso, EDIRC, and new Cape red. ESI Africa 7(5) Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Topics in electrical power engineering. Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town. Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Industry’s needs for power engineering graduates in developing countries. Electric Power systems education workshop, Cigré Session, Paris. http://www.cigre-tc.org/EPEE/epee.html Gaunt, C.T. 2000. A simple power systems laboratory practical in engineering education. Electric Power systems education workshop, Cigré Session, Paris. http://www.cigre-tc.org/EPEE/epee.html Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Power systems of the future and consequences of re-regulation. Large High Voltage Electric Systems (Cigré), 7th Open Seminar, Halfway House, (South Africa), 7 pages. Koen, J. 2000. Results of a GIC-network model and the implications for GIC measurement. EPRI Sunburst Meeting, Washington, D.C. Malengret, M. 2000. Design, and development of a UCT solar tricycle and participating with UCT team in the international World Solar Cycle Challenge, from Alice Spring to Adelaide (Australia) obtained 4 the position in C1/C2 category. Mashao, D.J. 2000. Speaker identification improved via parameterized feature-sets. Mashao, D.J. 2000. Using wavelet processing for speech features.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
Cope, M.K. 2000. Mercury C system -level acceptance test procedure: 1-20. Folly, K.A. & Yoshimura, K. 2000. Development of a sequential H∞-PSS design method for multi-machine power systems. CRIEPI Research Document No. T99914. Folly, K.A, Yoshimura, K. & Petroianu, A. 2000. H∞ Controllers as affected by weighting functions: A comparison between frequency dependent and constant uncertainty weights’, International Power Engineering Conference (IPEC 2001), Singapore. Horrell, J.M. 2000. Synthetic aperture radar. Electronic warfare study. UCT RRSG. Horrel, J.M., Bennett, T.G. & Lord, R.T. 2000. Kleinzee/Richersveld flights -data run description. UCT RRSG. Horrel, J.M., Lord, R.T. & Inggs, M.R. 2000. Synthetic aperture sonar. Technical pre-study. UCT RRSG. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Interim progress report from UCT for June 2000. CSIR - Defencetek. CSIR manufacturing & aeronautical systems technology: 1-7. 31
Inggs, M.R. 2000. Report on EUSAR 2000. UCT RRSG 3059. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Comments on SAR Applicability Study. UCT RRSG. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Deep mine 1999/2000: UCT Proposal. UCT RRSG: 1-4. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Corrigenda to minutes and response to action items for the final report. UCT RRSG. Inggs, M.R. 2000. Report and Recommendations: Advanced course on InSAR technology and its applications. UCT RRSG. Inggs, M.R., Horrel, J.M. & Wilkinson, A.J. 2000. VHF imaging radar measurements. UCT RRSG. Langman, A. 2000. Design notes for the mercury B synthesiser upgrade. UCT RRSG: 1-6. Lord, R.T. 2000. Basic IDL course. UCT RRSG. Lord, R.T. & Horrel, J.M. 2000. G2 stepped -frequency upgrade acceptance test procedure. UCT RRSG. Sithole, F.S. & Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Feasibility of series resonant fault tolerant network - literature survey. Distribution Research Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town Ref 400771. Eskom ref R0612/2RE000029. Sithole, F.S. & Gaunt, C.T. 2000. Feasibility of series resonant fault tolerant network - mathematical modeling. Distribution Research Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town Ref 400771. Eskom ref R0612/2RE000029.
CONSULTANCY
Dingley, C.E. 2000. An international review of the problem of low-hanging conductors on overhead lines. Pillay, P. 2000. Installation of a high power induction motor drive for natural gas applications in Alaska.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Professor Heinz Rüther
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal Address: Department of Geomatics University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-3577 Fax: SA (21) 650-3572 E-mail: [email protected] Web page: http://www.geomatics.uct.ac.za
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The multidisciplinary nature of the Department of Geomatics has led to a number of widely varying research projects ranging from satellite related projects to close range measurements and from land management and tenure to visualisation. Digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, the global positioning system, precise engineering surveying, 3D-visualisation, geographic information systems and cadastral theory are the Department’s primary areas of expertise. The Urban Modeller project is researching technical solutions to land tenure, land delivery, low cost mapping and land information management problems involving a number of informal urban settlements and rural case studies in the Western Cape. Co-operation on this project involves the Universities of Osnabruck, Western Cape and Melbourne. Research is also being carried out in the areas of quality control and photogrammetric precision measurement in industrial, mining and manufacturing application. Close range photogrammetry is applied to the recording, documentation and visualisation of archaeological and heritage sites in Africa and the Middle East. In addition, the Department runs a multi-disciplinary postgraduate program in Geographic Information systems (GIS).
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS
PERMANENT AND LONG STUDENTS TERM CONTRACT STAFF
Professors 1 Doctoral 8 Associate Professors 1 Masters 14 Senior Lecturers 2 Undergraduate 38 Lecturers 1 TOTAL 60 Technical Support Staff 2 Administrative and Clerical 2 Departmental Staff 2 TOTAL 11
RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT STAFF
Professor Heinz Rüther Head of Department; digital close range and aerial photogrammetry; precise engineering surveying; geographic information systems; visualisation and 3D modelling Associate Professor Charles Merry Earth’s gravity field; global positioning system; co-ordinate transformations Dr Michael Barry Cadastral systems; geographic information systems and offshore engineering surveys
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Mrs Jennifer Whittal Land tenure and cadastral systems; education Ms Ulrike Rivett Spatial information management; heritage conservation; education
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Barry, M. & Mayson, D. 2000. Informal Settlement Characteristics in a Rural Land Restitution Case: Elandskloof, South Africa. Sociological Research On-Line 5(2) August 2000: 70:2. http://www.socresonline.org.uk/5/2/barry.html Merry, C.L. 2000. A note on the effect of removing selective availability from GPS. South African Journal of Surveying and Geo-Information 1(5&6): 294-297.
BOOKS
Barry, M.B. 1999. Evaluating Cadastral systems in periods of uncertainty: a study of Cape Town’s Xhosa- speaking communities: 1-360. Durban, University of Natal.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Barry, M. & Roux, L. 2000. Using Video Imagery Integrated into GIS to Uphold Land Tenure: A Rural Case Study from South Africa. Accepted for Spatial Information Management: Experiences and Visions for the 21st Century FIG Commission 3 Workshop, Athens, CD-ROM. Whittal, J. & Barry, M. 2000. Recruitment for the Geomatics programme at the University of Cape Town: An initial study of success in marketing strategy and implementation. Proceedings of the Second South African Conference in Engineering Education, Johannesburg, Session 2A – Recruitment and Access, 48 – 53. Whittal, J., White, A. & Whitmill, P. 2000. Computer aided learning in Geomatics – An initial study for Southern African use. Proceedings of the Second South African Conference in Engineering Education, Johannesburg, Session 5B – IT and Teaching and Learning, 162 - 167.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Rivett, U. 2000. Gender issues in Science and Engineering: Do these still have a measurable impact? Colloquium for Undergraduate Education in Science, University of Cape Town. Rivett, U. 2000. The use of information management systems and GIS for the virtual documentation and conservation of heritage sites. Seminar for Heritage and Archaeology Research Group, Department of Archaeology, University of Cape Town.
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Combrinck, W.L. 2000. Crustal deformation and geodetic site stability determination using GPS: 1 - 306. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Friedmann, D. 2000. Identifying and evaluating critical success factors in the implementation of GIS: A local authority case study: 1 - 110. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Guy, N.R. 2000. The relevance of non-legal technical and scientific concepts in the interpretation and application of the Law of the Sea: 1 - 350. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Hull, S.A. 2000. Digital photogrammetry for visualisation in architecture and archaeology: 1 - 135. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Kleyn, B.S. 2000. The use of geographic information systems for the planning of informal settlements - A case study: Hout Bay: 1 - 88. M.Sc. (Applied Science) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Li, J. 2000. Informal settlement modelling using small-format digital aerial images: 1 - 232. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Roux, L. 2000. Using LIS in the development of land tenure arrangements in communal property associations: A study of Algeria: 1 - 150. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Rivett, U. 2000. Development of an integrated information system for archaeological heritage documentation: 1 - 215. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Rozendaal, R. 2000. Interactive visualisation using 3D graphics – an archaeological case study: 1 - 87. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town.
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Taylor, S. 2000. 3D Visualisation of the Laetoli footprints on the internet: 1 – 86. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Yirenkyi, S.Y. 2000. Conceptual design of a computerised land inventory system for urban informal settlement management: 1 – 99. M.Sc. (Eng) dissertation, University of Cape Town. Zimba, R. 2000. High precision GPS data processing for the survey of South African tide gauges: 1 - 112. M.Sc. (Eng.) dissertation, University of Cape Town.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
Dr Mike Barry is a consultant to the University of Cape Town Housing and Community Development Unit and has done investigation into the subsidised housing market in Cape Town for the Cape Metropolitan Council. He is also an advisor to the Department of Land Affairs in Land Tenure, Surveying and Registration. Associate Professor Charles Merry serves on the National Committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics and is a member of the International Association of Geodesy Special Study Group on Geoid Modelling. He is a member of the editorial board of the international journal Survey Review. He advises and consults to government and statutory agencies and survey and exploration companies on GPS surveying and co-ordinate transformations. Professor Rüther is a Council Member of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and a member of the editorial board of the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Chair of the editorial board of the South African Survey Journal and Technical Editor of Geoinformation Africa. He is consultant to the Getty Conservation Institute on the photogrammetric documentation of Archaeological and Heritage Sites. Professor Rüther also advises and consults to government and statutory agencies on professional and education aspects of Geomatics.
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Centre for Materials Engineering, Centre for Research in Computational and Applied Mechanics, Energy Research Institute, Engineering Management)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Professor Kevin Bennett
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 Telephone: SA (21) 650-3231 Fax: SA (21) 650-3240 email: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PROFILE
The Department of Mechanical Engineering includes the Centre for Materials Engineering, the Centre for Research in Computational and Applied Mechanics (CERECAM) the Energy Research Institute and Engineering Management. The research activities of the department accordingly span a range of mechanical engineering disciplines. Classical mechanical engineering research areas include internal combustion engines, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, heat transfer, refrigeration, design, vehicle dynamics and non destructive evaluation. Materials research, carried out in the Centre for Materials Engineering, is directed at an understanding of the relationships between the production processes, structure, properties and performance of engineering materials. This encompasses both applied and more fundamental work on metals, ceramics and polymers and is concerned with the improvement in performance of materials used in engineering systems in a wide range of industries. The Energy Research Institute carries out research in the areas of energy efficiency, energy modelling, climate change issues and sustainable energy. In Engineering Management, recent years have seen increased activity in the fields of quality management, manufacturing systems and systems science. Research carried out in CERECAM includes mathematical modelling of complex material behaviour, simulation of processes of deformation and failure of engineering components and artefacts, development of stable and accurate computational solution techniques, and fundamental mechanical processes. CERECAM is an interdisciplinary unit, drawing members from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, and Civil Engineering.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG TERM STUDENTS CONTRACT STAFF Professors 5 Post-doctoral 3 Associate Professors 5 Doctoral 19 Senior Lecturers 7 Masters 87 Lecturers 7 Postgraduate Diplomas 6 Assistant Lecturer 1 Undergraduate 326 Research Staff 6 TOTAL 441 Technical Support Staff 13 Administrative and Clerical Staff 8 TOTAL 52
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RESEARCH FIELDS
Professor Anthony Ball Centre for Materials Engineering; fracture and deformation of materials; tribology; property- microstructure relationships; failure analysis Professor Colin Allen Centre for Materials Engineering; tribology; corrosion; failure analysis Professor Kevin Bennett Head of Department; Director, Energy Research Institute; energy research Mr Hellmut Bowles Lecturer; CERECAM; numerical modelling of metal forming processes Mr Trevor Cloete Lecturer; CERECAM; deformation and tearing of blast loaded metal plates; high strain rate plasticity; constitutive modelling Mr Dirk Findeis Lecturer; non destructive testing; portable ESPI and shearography Professor Jasson Gryzagoridis CERECAM; heat transfer and refrigeration; combined absorption and compression refrigeration cycles; optical techniques in Non-Destructive Testing; holographic interferometry; ESPI; shearography; materials properties evaluation Associate Professor Robert Knutsen Director, Centre for Materials Engineering; physical metallurgy; thermomechanical processing; texture; microstructure; microscopy Dr Candace Lang Senior Lecturer; Centre for Materials Engineering; physical metallurgy; electrical properties; electron microscopy Mr Gordon Lister Senior Lecturer; Engineering Management; project management; quality and productivity performance improvement; maintenance management; operations management; integration of design and manufacture Dr Kashif Marcus Senior Lecturer; Centre for Materials Engineering; polymers; composites Ms Nicolette Marshall Lecturer; structural impact and crashworthiness Mr Gerswynn McKuur Lecturer; manufacturing quality assurance Professor Gerald Nurick CERECAM; structural impact; crashworthiness; high strain rates; comminution (crushing of ore) Dr Howard Pearce Senior Lecturer; CERECAM; studies in non-linear dynamics; computational fluid dynamics Dr Christiaan Redelinghuys Senior Lecturer; design and dynamics; creativity, expertise and product quality; entrepreneurial development; stability of aircraft during landing; studies in non-linear dynamics; road vehicle safety, handling and comfort Mr Brandon Reed Lecturer; computer integrated manufacturing; robotics Associate Professor Thomas Ryan Director, Engineering Management; systems thinking practices; application and effectiveness of action- learning, action-research and systems thinking principles to educational and development programmes; understanding and dealing with racism in the workplace Associate Professor Andrew Sass computer integrated manufacturing; robotics Associate Professor Anthony Sayers CERECAM; fluid mechanics; industrial aerodynamics; CFD; vehicle aerodynamics; engineering of sport Ms Corinne Shaw Lecturer; Engineering Management; accelerating management learning; systems thinking practices Associate Professor Robert Tait CERECAM; fracture mechanics; fatigue; assessment of residual stresses in structural components; applied non-destructive testing Dr George Vicatos Senior Lecturer; heat transfer and refrigeration; combined absorption and compression refrigeration cycles
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Dr Andrew Yates Senior Lecturer; internal combustion engines
CERECAM members from other departments:
Dr Nic Marais Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering; non-linear mechanics; rock mechanics Professor Daya Reddy Director of CERECAM and Dean, Faculty of Science; Mathematical and computational aspects of continuum mechanics, and finite elements Dr Friedrich Scheele Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering; Geotechnical engineering; soil rock mechanics; laboratory testing
RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS
Jack Hewitt steels
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS
Dr Janet Basson stainless steels, metals processing Dr Thomas Franz Impact on composite materials Dr Justin Munganga Non-Newtonian fluid dynamics
CONTRACT RESEARCH STAFF
Dr M. Powell Senior Research Officer; comminution (crushing of ore) Mr Victor Balden Research Officer, CERECAM; finite element analysis Ms Dorothee Kleine Research Officer; CERECAM; computational fluid dynamics; simulation in waste-water treatment Mr Richard Drummond Research Officer, Energy Research Institute; energy information Mr Mark Howells Research Officer, Energy Research Institute; sustainable energy; energy modelling; greenhouse gasses & energy efficiency Mr Andrew Kenny Research Officer, Energy Research Institute; sustainable energy; greenhouse gasses & energy and the environment
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Dr. C. Allibert LPTCM, France; tungsten carbide-cobalt hardmetals Dr. P. Champness University of Manchester, United Kingdom; phase transformations in metals Dr. Bert de Vries RIVM Environmental Forecasting Bureau; energy modelling Dr J. Houston CSIR, Pretoria; mechanical testing of composite materials Dr S. Sampath US Army, London, UK; modelling, non destructive testing Prof. A Voß University of Stuttgart; energy modelling
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RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Redelinghuys, C. 2000. Proposed measures for invention gain in engineering design. Journal of Engineering Design 11: 245-263. Redelinghuys, C. 2000. Proposed criteria for the detection of invention in engineering design. Journal of Engineering Design 11: 265-282. Reed, B.I. & Sass, A. 2000. Integrating the World Wide Web into an Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education 8: 175-181. Vicatos, G. 2000. Experimental investigation on a three-fluid absorption refrigeration machine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers E 214: 157-172.
CENTRE FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING Feng, Z. & Ball, A. 1999. The erosion of four materials using seven erodents – towards an understanding. Wear 233-235: 674-684. Griffiths, R. & Ball, A. 2000. An assessment of the properties and degradation behaviour of glass-fibre- reinforced polyester polymer concrete. Composites Science and Technology 60: 2769-2780. Hoop, P.J. & Allen, C. 1999. The high temperature erosion of commercial thermally sprayed metallic and cermet coatings by solid particles. Wear 233-235: 334-341. Lang, C.I., Sordelet, D.J., Besser, M.F., Shechtman, D., Biancaniello, F.S. & Gonzalez, E.J. 2000. Quasicrystalline coatings: Thermal evolution of structure and properties. Journal of Materials Research 15: 1894-1904. Matthews, R.P., Lang, C.I. & Shechtman, D. 1999. Sliding wear of quasicrystalline coatings. Tribology Letters 5: 179-181. Pugsley, V.A. & Allen, C. 1999. Microstructure/property relationships in the cavitation erosion of tungsten carbide-cobalt. Wear 233-235: 93-103. Pugsley, V.A. & Allen, C. 1999. Microstructure/property relationships in the slurry erosion of tungsten carbide- cobalt. Wear 225-229: 1017-1024.
CERECAM Butler-Smith, P.W., Gryzagoridis, J. & Davis, P.R. 2000. A single bed test for assessing diamond wire performance. Industrial Diamond Review 59(581): 93-101. Han, W. & Reddy, B.D. 2000. Convergence of approximatations to the primal problem in plasticity under minimal conditions of regularity. Numerische Mathematik 87: 283-315. Jost, R. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Development of a finite element model of the human neck subjected to high g- level lateral deceleration. International Journal of Crashworthiness 5(3): 259-269. Kruse, G.C. & Pearce, H.T. 2000. The finite element simulation of bundle pinch of a transmission line conductor bundle. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 15(1): 216-221. Munganga, J.M.W., Reddy, B.D. & Diatezua, J.K. 2000. Aspects of the thermodynamic stability of fibre suspension flows. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics 92: 135-150. Press, J. & Tait, R.B. 2000. An experimental study of residual stresses and their alleviation, in tube to tube sheet welds of industrial boilers. Engineering Failure Analysis 8(1): 15-27. Reese, S., Wriggers, P. & Reddy, B.D. 2000. A new locking-free brick element formulation for continuous large deformation problems. Computers and Structures 75: 291-304. Stretch, R.A., von Hagen, J.V., Snyman, J.R. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. The effect of fencamfamine on the accuracy and consistency of shot reprocution in cricket batting. South African Journal of Sports Medicine 7: 21- 25. Tait, R.B., Press, J. & Emslie, C. 2000. Residual Stress – the Nemesis of structural integrity. South African Mechanical Engineer 50: 37-38. Taylor, P.C. & Tait, R.B. 2000. Investigation of fatigue crack growth mechanisms in mortars containing fly ash. American Concrete Institute (ACI International), High-Performance Concrete: Research to Practice SP189-13: 203-221.
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Howells, M.I. 2000. Energy pollution trends in South Africa during the period 1983-93. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 11: 166-172. Solomon, M. & Howells, M. 2000. South African greenhouse gas energy-emissions inventory for the year 1994. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 11: 272-278.
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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT Day, J. 2000. Software development as organizational conversation: analogy as a systems intervention. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17:349-358. Ryan, T. 2000. The role of simulation gaming in policy-making. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 359-364. Ryan, T. & Mothibi, J. 2000. Towards a systemic framework for understanding science and technology policy formulation problems for developing countries. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 375-381. Strumpfer, J. & Ryan, T. 2000. The development of systems thinking in Southern Africa. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 325. Topp, W. 2000. Generative conversation: applying Lyotard’s discourse model to knowledge creation within contemporary organizations. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 333-340. Topp, W. 2000. Knowledge systems diagnostics: applying Foucault’s archaeological framework to organizations. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 365-374. Tuan, N. & Ryan, T. 2000. Toward a humanized systemic organization: a confucian perspective. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 341-348. Mwaluko, G. & Ryan, T. 2000. The systemic nature of action learning programmes. Systems Research and Behavioural Science 17: 393-401.
BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
CENTRE FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING McClean, M., Lang, C.I., Dennison, C. & Mycock, D. (eds) 2000. Proceedings of Microscopy Society of southern Africa 30: 1-72. Grahamstown: Microscopy Society of southern Africa.
CERECAM Smith, M.P. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Microstructural analysis of plated with large strains as a result of localised central blast loading. In Moton, J. & Paris F. (eds) Progress in Structural Mechanics, Symposium to honour Professor Carlos Ruiz: 105-113. Seville, Spain: University of Seville.
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Drummond, R.S.H. (ed.) 2000. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa. Energy Research Institute: Cape Town. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: The 3E Strategy: 1-55. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Boilers and furnaces: 1-83. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Compressed air systems: 1-53. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Refrigeration: 1-59. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Steam systems: 1-42. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Insulation: 1-68. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R., Trikam, A.J., Howells, M.I. & Drummond, R.S.H. 2000. How to save energy and money: Electrical Use: 1-68. European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Pearce, H. 2000. A preliminary assessment of a new engineering foundation programme. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 39-44. Pearce, H. 2000. Learning in a “physics for engineers” course. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 195-200. Pearce, H. 2000. The force concept inventory: its meaning for teaching physics. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 219-224. Pearce, H. 2000. Levels of coherence in the curriculum. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 133-138. Reed, B.I. 2000. Taking First World Technology to Rural Schools. Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education, St Louis, USA: CD-rom, American Society for Engineering Education. Reed, B.I. 2000. Taking technology to secondary schools - a misdirected wish or a required intervention. Proceedings of 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 168-172.
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Reed, B.I. 2000. Taking technology to schools: Adding Value to Curriculum 2005. Proceedings of IFAC Conference on Technology Transfer in Developing Countries: Automation in Infrastructure Creation, Pretoria, South Africa, 172-174. Sessions, N.J., Buckley, D.A.H. & Reed, B.I. 2000. The fibre instrument feed for the Southern African largetelescope (SALT). IFAC Conference on Technology Transfer in Developing Countries: Automation in Infrastructure Creation, Pretoria, South Africa, 283-288. Vicatos, G. 2000. Performance tests on a domestic absorption refrigeration machine. Proceedings of FRIGAIR 2000, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1-16.
CENTRE FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING Ball, A. & Vaughan, A. 1999. An experimental investigation of metal dusting. Communications of 14th International Corrosion Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, CD-rom, International Corrosion Council. Basson, J.A., Knutsen, R.D. & Lang, C.I. 2000. Twin formation during discontinuous precipitation in anaustenitic stainless steel. Proceedings of the 21st Riso International Symposium on Materials Science, Riso National Laboratory, Roskilde, Denmark, 243-249. Branehög, J.A., Marcus, K. & Ball, A. 2000. On composite turbine compressor blades. Proceedings of European Conference on Composite Materials ECCM 9: Composites - from fundamentals to exploitation, Brighton, United Kingdom, CD-rom, Institute of Materials. Branehög, J.A. & Marcus, K. 2000. Finite element analysis of composite turbine blades. Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 97-102. Branehög, J.A., Marcus, K. & Ball, A. 2000. An investigation of composite compressor blades. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Composite Science and Technology, Durban, South Africa, 129-134. Griffiths, R. & Ball, A. 2000. An investigation into the environmental degradation of glass fibre reinforced polyester polymer concrete. Proceedings of European Conference on Composite Materials ECCM 9: Composites - from fundamentals to exploitation, Brighton, United Kingdom, CD-rom, Institute of Materials. Marcus, K. 2000. Structure-Property Relationships in Polypropylene Ethylene Impact Copolymers. Proceedings of 3rd Annual UNESCO School and IUPAC Conference on Macromolecules and Materials Science, Stellenbosch, South Africa, CD-rom, Polymer Institute, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Topic, M., Ball, A. & Allen, C. 2000. The effects of drawing strain on fatigue behaviour of 304 stainless steel wires. Proceedings of Fatigue 2000, Engineering Integrity Society, Cambridge, 467-474. Williams, J. & Allen, C. 2000. The three body abrasion of ultrafine tungsten carbide cobalt hard metals. Proceedings Nortrib, Porvoo, Finland, 226-233.
CERECAM Alberty, J. 2000. A priori and a posteriori error analysis. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 208-214. Bowles, H.C. & Mathibe, S.P. 2000. Incorporating forming limit diagrams into FEM for sheet metal forming applications. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 91-96. Branehög, J., Bowles, H.C. & Marcus, K. 2000. Finite element analysis of composite compressor blades. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 91-102. Chung Kim Yuen, S. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. The effect of plate thickness on localised blast loads – an experimental study. Proceedings of 16th International Symposium Military Aspects of Blast and Shock (MABS16) Oxford, UK, 491-499. Cloete, T.J. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. A strain hardening law based on a composite mechanics approach to dislocation substructure formation. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 691-696. Findeis, D. & Gryzagoridis, J. 2000. Feasibility of optical interfaced-based NDE methods to inspect helicopter rotor blades. Proceedings of SPIE’s 5th Annual International Symposium on Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Aging Infrastructure. Conference No. 3994 - Nondestructive Evaluation of Aging Aircraft, Airports, and Aerospace Hardware IV, Newport Beach, California, USA, 59-67. Franz, T. 2000. Experimental investigation of the impact behaviour of orthotropic composite plates. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST/3), Durban, South Africa, 283-288. Franz, T., Nurick, G.N. & Perry, M.P. 2000. The response of fibre-reinforced composites to localised blastloading. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST/3), Durban, South Africa, 67-72. Grobbelaar, W.P. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. An investigation of structures subjected to blast loads incorporating anequation of state to model the material behaviour of the explosive. Proceedings of 7th International Symposium on Structural Failure and Plasticity (IMPLAST 2000), Melbourne, Australia, 185-194.
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Gryzagoridis, J. & Findeis, D. 2000. Laser Based NDE Techniques. Proceedings of 13th International Congress and Exhibition on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2000), Houston, Texas, USA, 77-86. Hattingh, S.K.F. & Reddy, B.D. 2000. A discussion of the transfer function used in the numerical simulation of dual porosity petroleum reservoirs. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 228-234. Hughes, A. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Use of finite element analysis in developing composite reinforcing olyurethane foam components with specific stiffness and creep properties. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 109-114. Jahajeeah, N. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Analysis of drawbeads for sheet metal forming: a simple analytical approach. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 673-678. Jost, R. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Finite element simulation of biomechanical response of the human body subjected to lateral impact. Proceedings of International Crashworthiness Conference (ICrash 2000), London, UK, 153-163. Kamara, E. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Simulation of press forming process for a steel automotive wheel. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 679-682. Kleine, D., Reddy, B.D. & Mitchell, G.P. 2000. Finite element analysis of flows in secondary settling tanks. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 123-129. Munganga, J.M.W., Reddy, B.D. & Diatezua, J.K. 2000. Stability and consistency of the equations for the fibre suspension flows. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 179-186. Powell, M.S. 2000. Extending the SAG/AG model to incorporate the South African style mills. Proceedings of Second Crushing and Grinding in the Mining Industry, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1-11. Reddy, B.D., Munganga, J.M.W. & Diatezua, J.K. 2000. Thermodynamic consistency and stability of equations for fibre suspension flows. Proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Rheology, British Society of Rheology, Glasgow, 2: 339-341. Sayers, A.T., Koumbarakis, M. & Sobey, S. 2000. Surface hardness of cricket balls following ‘knocking-in’. Proceedings of 3rd ISEA International Conference on the Engineering of Sport, Sydney, Australia, 87- 94. Weikl, W., Findeis, D., Schnack, E. & Gryzagoridis, J. 2000. Comparing optical interfaced techniques for the non-destructive detection of delaminations in layered composites. Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Composites Engineering (ICCE/7) Denver, Colorado, USA, 1: 921-922. Wiehahn, M.A., Nurick, G.N. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Some insights into the mechanism of the deformation and tearing of thin plates at high strain rates incorporating temperature dependent material properties. Proceeding of 6th International Conference on Structures under Shock and Impact (SUSI VI), Cambridge, UK, 35-46. Wiehahn, M.A., Nurick, G.N. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Thin plate fragmentation due to blast loading – a simulation using temperature dependent material properties. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Applied Mechanics (SACAM 2000), Durban, South Africa, 567-572.
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Du Toit, E.E. & Bennett, K.F. 2000. South African road transport requirements for sustainable growth. 9th International Symposium “Transport and Air Pollution”, Avignon, France, 664-669.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
CENTRE FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING Allen, C. & Ball, A. 2000. A review of the performance of engineering materials under prevalent tribological andwear situations in South African industries. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 39-40. Aphane, A.K. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Effect of thermomechanical processing on the microstructure evolution of AA6061. Proceedings of Microscopy Society of southern Africa, Grahamstown, South Africa 30: 9. Aphane, A.K. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Effect of thermomechanical processing on the surface roughening of AA6061. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 65-66. Basson, J.A., Knutsen, R.D. & Lang, C.I. 2000. Twin formation during discontinuous precipitation in an austenitic stainless steel. Proceedings of Microscopy Society of southern Africa, Grahamstown, South Africa 30: 17.
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Basson, J.A., Knutsen, R.D. & Lang, C.I. 2000. The influence of niobium and vanadium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a high nitrogen steel. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 75-76. Matthews, R.P. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Investigating ridging in AISI 430 stainless steel using electron back- scattered diffraction. Proceedings of Microscopy Society of southern Africa, Grahamstown, South Africa 30: 10. Matthews, R.P. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Investigating ridging in AISI 430 stainless steel. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 9-10. Nzula, M.P. & Lang, C.I. 2000. The effect of heat treatment on the hardness of platinum chromium alloys. Proceedings of Microscopy Society of southern Africa, Grahamstown, South Africa 30: 7. Nzula, M.P. & Lang, C.I. 2000. Effect of heat treatment on the hardness of low solute platinum alloys. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 11- 12. Pike, C. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Development of alternative ferritic stainless steels for use in the automotive exhaust industry. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 77-78. Shale, T.P. & Lang, C.I. 2000. Thermal expansion of polycrystalline diamond (PCD). Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 13-14. Sheen, M.J. & Knutsen, R.D. 2000. Modelling microstructural evolution during the hot rolling of 304. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 49- 50. Topic, M., Ball, A. & Allen, C. 2000. Influence of martensite transformation on the fatigue behaviour of 304- stainless steel wires. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 57-58. Topic, M., Ball, A. & Allen, C. 2000. Correlation of fracture behaviour with microstructure in steel wires. Proceedings of Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 9-10.
CERECAM Balden, V. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Numerical modelling in ball milling – review of existing methods. AMIRA Project P9M Mineral Processing Sponsors’ Review Meeting, Gauteng, South Africa: CD-rom, Australian Mineral Industries Research Association, Melbourne, Australia. Bowles, H.C. 2000. Numerical simulation of a progression forming process and its use in the development and evaluation of tool design. Presented at the First Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. CD-rom, Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa. Bright, D., Tait, R.B. & Bell, J. 2000. A multi-frequency AC potential drop NDT technique for determining the profile of surface fatigue cracks. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 55-56. Chung Kim Yuen, S. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Deformation and tearing of uniformly blast-loaded stiffened plates. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 23- 24. Cloete, T., Daykin, L. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. A numerical assessment of the accuracy of data processing procedures for the split Hopkinson bar. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 1-2. Emslie, C.E., Press, J. & Tait, R.B. 2000. Failure analysis of a drive shaft for an elevator. Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 40. Franz, T., Nurick, G.N. & Will, M.A. 2000. Investigations into impact and blast loaded fibre-reinforced composites. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 61-62. Govender, I. 2000. A rigorous technique for validating DEM modelling predictions. AMIRA Project P9M Mineral Processing Sponsors’ Review Meeting, Gauteng, South Africa: CD-rom, Australian Mineral Industries Research Association, Melbourne, Australia. Guddye, C. & Tait, R.B. 2000. Mechanical characterisation of a unique fibre for cement composites. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 59- 60. Jost, R. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Finite element simulation of biomechanical responses of the human body subjected to lateral impact. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 37-38. Lockley, J. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Digital investigation of tool design. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 67-68.
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Mainza, A. 2000. The three-product cyclone for use in UG2 ores. AMIRA Project P9M Mineral Processing Sponsors’ Review Meeting, Gauteng, South Africa: CD-rom, Australian Mineral Industries Research Association, Melbourne, Australia. Marais, S.T., Tait, R.B. & Cloete, T. 2000. Evaluation of Pochhammer-Chree dispersion curves in an unsplit Hopkinson bar. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 3-4. Marshall, N.S. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Impact energy absorption management. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 25-26. Naidu, T. & Tait, R.B. 2000. Strengthening and toughness mechanisms of hard and brittle materials. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 15- 16. Nurick, G.N. & Desvaux de Marigny, F.D. 2000. The impact response of welded plates. Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 21. Omotoso, P. 2000. Concurrent engineering as the most effective tool for growth in the South African manufacturing industry. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 7-8. Powell, M.S. 2000. Overview of comminution research in South Africa. AMIRA Project P9M Mineral Processing Sponsors’ Review Meeting, Gauteng, South Africa: CD-rom, Australian Mineral Industries Research Association, Melbourne, Australia. Powell, M.S. 2000. The influence of load on SAG mill performance. AMIRA Project P9M Mineral Processing Sponsors’ Review Meeting, Gauteng, South Africa: CD-rom, Australian Mineral Industries Research Association, Melbourne, Australia. Press, J. & Tait, R.B. 2000. A computational study of residual stresses in tube to tube sheet welds of industrial boilers as a function of heat treatment. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 33-34. Press, J. & Tait, R.B. 2000. On the question of localised residual stress relief of boiler tube welds. Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 26-27. Smith, M.P. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Microstructural analysis of plates with large strains as a result of localised central blast loading. Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 16-17. Sonn, L., Balden, V. & Nurick, G.N. 2000. Evaluation of discrete element method software, ELFEN for use in comminution. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 53-54. Steventon, R. & Bowles, H.C. 2000. Application of genetic algorithms to finite element solution optimisation. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 41- 42. Tait, R.B. & Radebe, B. 2000. Experimental determination of stress intensity factors for “crescent moon” edge cracks in round bars in bending. Fracture 2000, Cape Town, South Africa, 18. Tait, R.B., Mokgalagadi, A.T. & Hughes, D.J. 2000. A mechanistic investigation of the effects of shot peening on the fatigue behaviour of aluminium 7075-T6. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 29-30. Yeoman, M. & Bowles, H. 2000. Numerical modelling of a fabric reinforced polymer: the material modelling techniques and mechanical aspects. Proceedings of Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 27-28.
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES Basson, J.A. 2000. Precipitation reactions in a Cr-Mn-N austenitic steel with niobium and vanadium additions: 1-254. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Bauer, P.F. 2000. The development of a systemic inquiry framework: 1-130. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Branehog, J. 2000. An investigation of the feasibility of composite turbine blades: 1-113. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Chung Kim Yuen, S. 2000. Deformation and tearing of uniformly blast-loaded quadrangular stiffened plates: 1- 201. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Coetzee, C. 2000. The effect of post weld heat treatment on residual stress in welded ASTM A516 steel plates: 1-147. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Day, J.A. 2000. The design of collaborative projects: language, metaphor, conversation and the systems approach: 1-202. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Du Toit, E. 2000. South African road transport requirements for sustainable growth: 1-161. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Gouws, B.J. 2000. Increasing operational performance of a human resources department through improving the managing of the relationships and interactions: a systems approach: 1-104. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
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Jahajeeah, N. 2000. Drawbead analysis in sheet metal forming: an analytical and numerical approach: 1-158. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Jewell, G. 2000. Three-body abrasive wear of metals: 1-108. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Mothibi, J. 2000. A pragmatic evolutionary based systems approach for science and technology policy formulation for sustainable development: 1-434. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Munganga, J.M.W. 2000. Existence and stability of solutions to the equations for fibre suspension flows: 1-125. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Mwaluko, G.S. 2000. An inquiry based intervention methodology for business management problems: 1-314. Ph.D. thesis, University of Cape Town. Parker, I. 2000. A study of brittle powder compaction using a combined discrete finite element approach: 1-102. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Press, J. 2000. An investigation of the residual stresses in the tube to tube-sheet welds of boilers and their alleviation: 1-166. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Scott, A.J.L. 2000. Precipitation and fracture in a ferritic stainless steel: 1-105. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Wade, S.A.R. 2000. Towards a model managing job change - a systems approach: 1-104. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Wang, C. 2000. Aerodynamic drag reduction of commercial trucks: 1-110. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Wiehahn, M. 2000. Circular plates subjected to localised blast load – some insights into the mechanism of tearing and the energy required: 1-127. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town. Will, M. 2000. Projectile impact damage in filament wound CFRP tubes - Effect of stacking sequence on projectile kinetic energy dissipation: 1-165. M.Sc. dissertation, University of Cape Town.
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS AND WORKS OF A POPULAR NATURE
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Drummond, R.S.H. (ed.) 2000. Energy Management News, January, March, May, July and September. Howells, M.I. 2000. The 3E Strategy – Energy Efficiency Earnings. Energy Management News September: 1-3. Howells, M.I. 2000. South African Breweries energy audit case study. Energy Management News September: 8- 10. Howells, M.I. 2000. SAPPI energy audit case study. Energy Management News September: 10-12. Howells, M.I. 2000. Elandsrand energy audit case study. Energy Management News September: 12-14. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. How to save energy and money (part 1). Energy Management News September: 3-8. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Energy Efficiency Earnings: The 3E strategy: 1-6. Brochure prepared for the European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Management Summary, Energy Audit: Anglogold: 1-6. Brochure prepared for the European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Management Summary, Energy Audit: South African Breweries: 1-6. Brochure prepared for the European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Management Summary, Energy Audit: Sappi Mandini: 1-6. Brochure prepared for the European Commission, Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Chapman, D., Trikam, A. & Howells, M. 2000. Energy audit of the SAPPI Mandini paper mill. Howells, M.I. 2000. National greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 1990. Howells, M.I. 2000. National greenhouse gas emissions inventory for 1994. Howells, M.I. 2000. Audit summary SAB: Prospecton. Howells, M.I. 2000. Audit summary Sappi: Mandini. Howells, M.I. 2000. Audit summary Anglogold: Elandsrand. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Chapter seven of the National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Trikam, A. & Chapman, D. 2000. Energy audit of the Anglogold Elandsrand goldmine. Wamono, P., Trikam, A., Chapman, D. & Howells, M. 2000. Energy audit of the SAB Prospecton plant.
CREATIVE WORK, PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS
Findeis, D. & Marshall, N. 2000. Participation in the Sasol Mini-Baja Competition, 2 Entries, October 1999. 45
Vicatos, G. 2000. What goes wrong with domestic absorption fridges. Presented to the South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Cape Town, South Africa.
CERECAM Bowles, H.C. & Dimitrov, D. 2000. The role of computational modelling and rapid prototyping in manufacturing. Presented to local manufacturers at the Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa. Bowles, H.C. 2000. Hollow Jewellery project, DACST Innovation Project 1998 - 2000. Project number: 32103. Elected onto the management committee for the Rapid Product Association of South Africa, as treasurer. Bowles, H.C. & Dimitrov, D. 2000. The role of computational modelling and rapid prototyping in manufacturing. Presented to local manufacturers at the Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa.
CENTRE FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING Basson, J.A. 2000. Materials selection in manufacturing. Presented to local manufacturers at the Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa. Knutsen, R.D. 2000. How does research translate to technology in manufacturing? Presented to local manufacturers at the Solid Mechanics, Materials & Manufacturing Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa.
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Howells, M.I. 2000. SAB, Energy Audit findings. Presentations to the heads of engineering and the environment of SAB South Africa on the findings, recommendations and conclusions of an ERI and TSI (Technology Services International) energy audit study at the SAB Prospecton plant, Sandown. Howells, M.I., Chapman, D. & Lawrence, V. 2000. SAPPI, Energy Audit findings. Presentations to the heads of engineering and steam usage of SAPPI South Africa on the findings, recommendations an conclusions of and ERI and TSI (Technology Services International) energy audit study at the SAPPI Mandini plant, Sandown. Howells, M.I., Trikam, A. J. & Chapman, D. 2000. Energy Audit findings. Presentations to the heads of engineering, energy efficiency and corporate communications Anglogold South Africa on the findings, recommendations and conclusions of an ERI and TSI (Technology Services International) energy audit study at the Anglogold Elandsrand mine, Sandown. Howells, M.I. 2000. Energy Modelling in South Africa. A presentation summarising the LEAP energy modelling work from the ERI Sustainable energy program. Howells, M.I. 2000. The philosophy behind the 3E strategy: Objectives and Methods. The presentation gave a summary of the energy efficiency program undertaken by the ERI to various industrial delegates on three occasions, in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Kenny, A.R. & Howells, M.I. 2000. Energy Efficiency in South Africa. Presentation to the Inaugural meeting of RECOSA (The renewable and energy efficiency council of South Africa.) The presentation included an overview of the South African energy scene and the potential for energy efficiency on a national scale.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Current projects include an ETSU funded Efficiency Study, an ESKOM and FRD Sustainable Energy project, DEAT Greenhouse gas emissions studies and ongoing contracts with the Department of Minerals & Energy to produce the Energy Management News and Journal of Energy in Southern Africa.
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ENERGY AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - Professor Ogunlade Davidson
HEAD OF ENERGY & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME – Associate Professor, Anton Eberhard, School of Architecture and Planning
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Physical address: Energy & Development Research Centre University of Cape Town Menzies Building, 6th floor Private Bag Rondebosch Cape Town 7701 Postal address: P O Box 34178 Rhodes Gift 7707 Telephone: SA (21) 650-3230 Fax: SA (21) 650-2830 e-mail [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The Energy & Development Research Centre comprises approximately 25 staff members with multi- disciplinary backgrounds, involved in energy policy analysis. EDRC’s goals are threefold: • To study energy and development problems in Africa and strategies for addressing these, • To contribute to the achievement of improved social equity, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability in the energy sector. • To develop human resources to respond adequately to energy and development needs.
Recognising that energy policy must be informed by real contexts, EDRC’s research involves close interaction with the sector-including the proper communication of results beyond the academic environment.
EDRC focuses on four main research areas: Energy, Poverty and Development, Energy Efficiency and Environment, Energy Markets and Governance as well as our new programme called CAREDA (Cooperation for African Rural Energy & Development Assistance). EDRC also offers supervision to Masters and Doctoral based in the centre, and contributes to other training initiatives aimed at developing for a transformed South African energy sector. DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000 PERMANENT AND LONG TERM HONORARY STAFF STUDENTS CONTRACT STAFF
Professors 1 Honorary Research 3 Post- 2 Research Staff 11 Associates doctoral Technical Support Staff 3 TOTAL 3 Masters 15 Admin & Clerical Staff 6 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 21
RESEARCH FIELDS
CONTRACT RESEARCH STAFF
Prof. Ogunlade Davidson Director- Energy Efficiency & Environment Programme 47
Mr Yaw Afrane Okese Energy Efficiency & Environment Programme Ms Wendy Annecke Programme leader- Energy, Poverty & Development Programme Mr Bill Cowan- Programme leader- Cooperative Assistance for Rural Energy and Development in Africa Programme Mr Justice Mavhungu Markets & Governance Programme Ms Jocelyn Muller Markets & Governance Ms Nomawethu Qase Energy Poverty & Development Programme Mr Randall Spalding-Fecher Programme leader, Energy Efficiency & Environment Programme Ms Cecile Thom Energy, Poverty, & Development Programme Ms Lwazikazi Tyani Energy Efficiency & Environment Programme Mr Harald Winkler Energy Efficiency & Environment Programme Ms Zoleka Xabendlini Energy Markets & Governance Programme
HONORARY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
Mr Bruce Dickson Energy Poverty & Development Programme Mr Hilton Trollip Markets & Governance Programme Mr Anthony Williams Markets & Governance
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREREED ARTICLES
Annecke, W. 2000. Women and energy in South Africa. Energy for Sustainable Development iv(4): 44-47. Clark, A. 2000. Demand-side management investment in South Africa: barriers and possible solutions for new power sector context. Energy for Sustainable Development iv(4): 27-35. Marquard, A. & Eberhard, A. 2000. Towards energy equity, efficiency and environmental sustainability in South Africa: policy challenges. Energy for Sustainable Development iv(4): 3-7. Spalding-Fecher, R., Williams, A. & van Horen, C. 2000. Energy and environment in South Africa: charting a course to sustainability. Energy for Sustainable Development iv(4): 8-17. Thom, C. 2000. Use of grid electricity by rural households in South Africa. Energy for Sustainable Development iv(4): 36-43.
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Davidson, O. 2000. Technology and Transfer and Climate Change. In Climate Change for Africa: 54-64. Cape Town: Globe Southern Africa. Davidson, O. 2000. Transportation. In Metz, B., Davidson, O. et al (eds) Methodological and Technological Issues in Technology Transfer: 201-218. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Simmonds, G., Spalding-Fecher, R. & Matibe, K. 2000. Making the CDM work for Africa: Focus on the Energy Sector. In Cass, F. & Greyling, L. (eds) Climate Change in Africa: 29-38. Cape Town: Globe Southern Africa.
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Clark, A. & Barberton, C. 2000. Implications of SA Electricity Industry Restructuring on Investment in Demand-side management. Domestic Use of Electrical Energy Conference, Cape Town, 3-10. Gonah, B. & Graeber, B. 2000. Benefit of regional integrated electricity planning in Southern Africa. Domestic Use of Energy Conference, Cape Town, 129-135. 48
Mavhungu, N.J. 2000. The Electricity poverty tariff in South Africa; Its practicality and sustainability. Domestic Use of Electricical Energy Conference, Cape Town, 71- 76. Qase, N. 2000. Too little too late: Understanding rural community reactions to solar home systems in South Africa. DUEE Pre-Conference Seminar, East African Power Industry Convention 2000, Kampala, Uganda, 68-80. Spalding-Fecher, R. 2000. Does electrification reduce national health costs? A first assessment for South Africa. Domestic Use of Energy Conference, Cape Town, 117-124. Wamukonya, N. & Tyani, L. 2000. Positioning South Africa in the globe. Domestic Use of Electrical Energy Conference, Cape Town, 137-142. Wamukonya, N. & Tyani, L. 2000. Solar home systems as a CDM project: a hypothetical case study. Domestic Use of Electrical Energy Conference, Cape Town, 259-263.
THESES PASSED FOR HIGHER DEGREES
Mavhungu, J. 2000. The electricity poverty tariff in South Africa: possibilities and practicalities: 1-90. M.Phil. (Energy Studies), University of Cape Town. Qase, N. 2000. Energy policy, informal sector and urban household livelihoods: a case study of meat traders in the Western Cape: 1-88. M.Phil. (Energy Studies), University of Cape Town. Tyani, L. 2000. Energy efficiency in a restructuring electricity distribution industry in South Africa: analysis and policy strategies: 1-99. M.Phil. (Energy Studies), University of Cape Town. Xabendlini, Z. 2000. An international review of the impacts of liberalisation of the petroleum sector: lessons for South Africa: 1-115. M.Phil. (Energy Studies), University of Cape Town.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
Annecke, W. 2000. LP Gas and income generation for women at the Annual LPG Association Conference, Gordon’s Bay. Annecke, W. 2000. SMME business opportunities for women in energy at the Technology for Women in Business Conference, Pretoria. Graeber, B., Spalding-Fecher, R. & Gonah, B. 2000. Southern African electricity development and the environment: multi-criteria decision making and evaluation of future development paths. International Society of Ecological Economics 2000 Conference, Canberra. Qase, N. 2000. Promoting low smoke fuels for the residential sector in South Africa. Paper presented at the World Energy Council Conference on Cleaner Fossil Fuels Systems: A business and investement Agenda for Africa, Dakar, Senegal. Mehlwana, M. 2000. The future of domestic Paraffin in Africa: Challenges in equitable distribution of paraffin. Presented at “ The future of illuminating paraffin in Africa” Conference organised by Shell-SA, Cape Town. Spalding-Fecher, R. 2000. Environmental benefits of electrification in developing countries: a quantitative assessment in South Africa. International Society of Ecological Economics 2000 Conference, Canberra. Thorne, S., Spalding-Fecher, R. & Wamukonya, N. 2000. Residential Solar Water Heating as a potential CDM project: A South African Case study. Forging New links and Reinforcing National Capacities on Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for CDM in Africa, Cape Town.
EDRC INTERNAL REPORTS
Annecke, W. 2000. Assessment of the impact of the Southern African Power Pool on the Poor of the region: 1- 28. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Barberton, C. 2000. Exploring the possible impact of electricity supply industry restructuring on demand-side management: 1-28. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Clark, A. 2000. Promoting public benefit energy efficiency investment in new power contexts in South Africa: 1- 49. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Clark, A. & Barberton, C. 2000. Barriers inhibiting investment in DSM in South Africa: 1-51. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Clark, A. 2000. Demand-side management in restructured electricity industries: An international review: 1- 61. EDRC, University of Cape Town. De Villiers, M. 2000. Greenhouse gas baseline and mitigation options for the commercial sector: 1-43. EDRC, University of Cape Town. De Villiers, M. 2000. Greenhouse gas baseline and mitigation options for the residential sector: 1-45. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Econ centre for economic analysis. 2000. Assigning climate change policy responsibilities within governments: 1-11. EDRC, University of Cape Town. 49
Qase, N. Lloyd, P.J.D. & Van Zyl, H. 2000. Intervention potential for low smoke fuels in the coal distribution chain. Draft Final Report submitted to the DME. Spalding-Fecher, R., Afrane Okese, Y., Davis, M., Eberhard, R. & Matibe, K. 2000. Electricity & the Environment: Report No.5 for World Wildlife Fund macroeconomic Reforms and Sustainable Development in South Africa Project: 1-115. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Stowell, D. 2000. Summary of the fifth Conference of the Parties: 1-18. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Thom, C., Mohlakoana, N., Dekenah, M. & Heunis, S. 2000. Case studies on the impact of electrification in rural areas: 1-50. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Visser. 2000. Manufacturing and economic growth. WWF Report 10- Draft: 1-132. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Wamukonya, N. 2000. Recommendations on flexible mechanisms, capacity building, policy support, and monitoring projects: 1-11. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Wamukonya, N. 2000. Monitoring Kutlwanong eco-homes: A preliminary assessment: 1-43. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Wamukonya, N. & Spalding- Fecher, R. 2000. The Convention on Climate Change. Kyoto Protocol and South Africa: Obligations & Opportunities: 1-20. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Wamukonya, N. & Spalding-Fecher, R. 2000. Monitoring, capacity building and decision-making support for Government on flexible mechanisms under the Framework Convention on Climate Change in South Africa: Project accomplishments and lessons learned: 1-16. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Winkler, H., Spalding-Fecher, R., Tyani, L. & Matibe, K. 2000. Cost benefit analysis of energy efficiency in low-cost housing: 1-50. EDRC, University of Cape Town. Winkler, H., Spalding-Fecher, R., Afrane- Okese, Y. & Davidson, O. 2000. Potential multi-project baselines for the power sector in South Africa: 1-23. EDRC, University of Cape Town.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
EDRC has undertaken work for the National Research Foundation; Department of Minerals and Energy; Department of Environment and Tourism; Eskom; Independent Development Trust; the governments of Lesotho; Namibia; Mozambique; and Swaziland; International Development Centre; United Nations Development Programme; Royal Netherlands Embassy; Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation; Danish Cooperation for Environment and Development; Department for International Development (UK); European Union.
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THE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION (CREE)
CO-ORDINATOR - Associate Professor Duncan Fraser
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Centre for Research in Engineering Education (CREE) Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-2759 Fax: SA (21) 689-7201 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.cree.uct.ac.za/
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
The Centre for Research in Engineering Education (CREE) is a research unit based at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Formed in 1996, through funding provided by the National Research Foundation (NRF). CREE is committed to the following aims:
• To promote engineering education as a formal field of research in such areas as curriculum development and evaluation, effective teaching strategies, the development of innovative teaching materials and promoting effective student learning; • To disseminate the results of engineering education research by publishing a newsletter and holding seminars and conferences; • To promote research that informs initiatives and projects to increase the number of female engineering graduates; • To promote research that informs projects aimed at increasing and retaining the number of black engineering graduates from disadvantaged educational backgrounds; • To promote co-operation in engineering education regionally, nationally and internationally.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG STUDENTS TERMCONTRACT STAFF Administrative Officer/ Research 1 Masters 2 TOTAL 1 TOTAL 2
RESEARCH FIELDS
Duncan Fraser Co-ordinator, Centre for Research in Engineering Education (CREE); Associate Professor, Dept of Chemical Engineering: Problem-solving - how ESL students handle it; teaching it; curriculum development (chemical engineering); alternative conceptual frameworks; process synthesis; and promoting research in engineering education Jeff Jawitz Education Development Officer, Dept of Electrical Engineering: Curriculum development; assessment of student learning; Retention studies; Women in Engineering and the promotion of engineering education research 51
Jenni Case Educational Development Officer, Dept of Chemical Engineering: teaching; learning and assessment in higher education; women in engineering Biddy Greene Lecturer, ASPECT: Curriculum development (maths education and computing); currently investigating a soft computing approach to the interpretation of test results Nic Marais Dept Civil Engineering: focus on students’ academic development in terms of developing a capacity for independent learning, responsibility and professionalism Howard Pearce ASPECT, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment: studies in non-linear dynamics; computational fluid dynamics Shehnaaz Moosa Dept of Chemical Engineering; Women in Engineering Kevin Rochford Associate Professor: science, mathematics, technology and engineering education; creative and innovative teaching methods; integrated and cross-curricular learning; students with learning difficulties, disadvantages and disabilities; science expo students; policy priorities of international science teachers and their students; the nature of inspirational teaching Jenny Whittal Dept of Geomatics: Computer Aided Learning: development of interactive learning modules as an additional medium Alison Lewis Dept of Chemical Engineering: Precipitation and Crystallisation Research Facility – Technology development and improvement to maximise product quality and minimise detrimental environmental effects; process modelling and simulation for sensitivity analysis Ashraf Conrad Dept of Sociology: women in engineering, vocational choice and access and retention Paula Ensor Faculty of Education: Mathematics education; Sociology of education with particular interest in curriculum and pedagogy on both school and tertiary levels of education. The education of professionals (including teacher education)
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH JOURNALS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Jawitz, J., Case, J.M. & Tshabalala, M. 2000. Why NOT Engineering? The process of career choice amongst South African female students. International Journal of Engineering Education 16(6): 470-475. Reed B.I. & Sass, A. 2000. Integrating the World Wide Web into an introductory course in Mechanical Engineering. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education 8(2): 175-181.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Demirtas, I. & Rochford, K. 2000. The effectiveness of instructional intervention programs on students’ achievement with respect to program choice and gender. In Pudlowski, Z.J. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2nd Global Congress on Engineering Education, Wismar, Germany: 187-191. UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Dhliwayo, E.C., Fraser, D.M. & Case, J.M. 2000. Student recovery from failure in chemical engineering. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 248 – 252. Dhliwayo, E.C., Fraser, D.M. & Case, J.M. 2000. Student recovery from failure in chemical engineering. Proceedings of the 3rd Working Conference on Engineering Education for the 21st Century, Sheffield, England, 43 – 47. Fraser, D.M. 2000. Coping with Diversity in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 150 – 155. Fraser, D.M. 2000. Coping with Diversity in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. Proceedings of the 3rd Working Conference on Engineering Education for the 21st Century, Sheffield, England, 70 – 75.
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Greene, F.B. 2000. Addressing Diversity in Computing Experience in a First-Year Engineering Context. Proceedings of ICECE 2000 (International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education), São Paulo, Brazil, Paper No. 011 on CD. Greene, J.R. 2000. Computational Intelligence in the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum. Proceedings of ICECE 2000 (International Conference on Engineering and Computer Education), São Paulo, Brazil, Paper No. 008 on CD. Jeevaramam, E.M., Case, J. & Fraser, D. 2000. Understanding of energy by first-year university students. Proceedings of the 3rd Working Conference on Engineering Education for the 21st Century, Sheffield, England, 117 – 122. Jawitz, J., Case, J. & Tshabalala, M. 2000. Understanding why female students don’t choose engineering as a career. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 10 –15. Jawitz, J., Hanrahan, H. & Marais, N. 2000. The impact of accreditation on curriculum development in Engineering. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 178 – 183. Moosa, S. 2000. Are there really so few women engineers in South Africa. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 5-9. Pearce, H. 2000. Learning in a “Physics for Engineers” course. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 195 – 200. Pearce, H. & Le Roux, P. 2000. The Force Concept Inventory: its meaning for teaching Physics. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 219 – 224. Pearce, H. 2000. A preliminary assessment of a new engineering foundation programme. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 39 – 44. Reed, B.I. 2000. Taking technology to secondary schools - a misdirected wish or a required intervention. 2nd Southern African Conference on Engineering Education, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 168 – 172. Rochford, K. 2000. Science-engineering-technology education and the attainment of inspirational teaching. In Clifford, J. (ed.) Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Technology Conference, Cape Technikon, 13-18. Whittal, J. & Barry, M. 2000. Recruitment for the Geomatics Programme at the University of Cape Town: an initial study of success in marketing strategy and implementation. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 48 – 53. Whittal, J., White, A. & Whitmill, P. 2000. Computer aided learning in Geomatics – an initial study for Southern African use. Proceedings of the 2nd Southern African Conference in Engineering Education, Gauteng, South Africa, 162 – 167.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Case, J., Gunstone, R. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. Approaches to learning in a second year chemical engineering course. American Education Research Association AERA Meeting, New Orleans, USA. Case, J., Gunstone, R. & Lewis, A.E. 2000. The impact of students’ perceptions on their metacognitive development: a case study. American Education Research Association AERA Meeting, New Orleans USA.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
Rochford, K. 2000. Using computers to develop visualisation skills: 1-18. Research paper presented in the Faculty of Education, Bogazici Universitesi, Istanbul, Turkey.
CREATIVE WORK
Magazines: Editorial committee: Jawitz, J., Maich, M., Greene, B. and Fraser, D. For Engineering Educators Vol. 4 No. 1, June 2000 For Engineering Educators Vol. 4 No.2, November 2000 Bulletins: Editorial committee: Fraser, D., Maich, M., Jawitz, J. and Greene, B. CREE Bulletin. Vol. 1 No. 1 March 20000, Vol. 1 No. 2 August 2000 and Vol. 1 No. 3 December 2000
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URBAN PROBLEMS RESEARCH UNIT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - Peter Wilkinson
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT DETAILS
Postal address: Urban Problems Research Unit University of Cape Town Private Bag Rondebosch 7701 South Africa Telephone: SA (21) 650-3599 Fax: SA (21) 686-0152 email: [email protected]
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
Since its establishment in 1975, the Unit has been engaged in cross-disciplinary research and consultancy work in fields related to the planning, development and management of the built environment at scales from the local to the regional and national. During 2000, the Unit’s activities have been focused primarily on: • the investigation of city planning and management processes and the dynamics of urban development in metropolitan Cape Town; and • the analysis of activity-travel relationships, movement network configuration-travel behaviour relationships, and urban transport policy and planning.
The Unit’s full-time research staff continued to make contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in the Department of Civil Engineering and the School of Architecture and Planning, respectively, mainly on the subject of urban transport policy and planning.
DEPARTMENTAL STATISTICS 2000
PERMANENT AND LONG TERM HONORARY STAFF CONTRACT STAFF
Director 1 Honorary Research 4 Senior Scientific Officers 1 Associates Administrative & Clerical Staff 1 TOTAL 4 TOTAL 3
RESEARCH FIELDS
PERMANENT RESEARCH STAFF
Mr Peter Wilkinson Director (part-time); changing patterns of city planning and management in metropolitan Cape Town; transport and urban policy discourse Mr Roger Behrens Senior Scientific Officer; activity-travel analysis; movement network configuration-travel behaviour relationships; transport policy analysis
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS
Associate Professor Vanessa Watson Research Associate; planning theory and practice; housing policy; urbanisation processes Ms Lisa Kane Research Associate; theories of transport planning Professor Ivan Turok Visiting Research Associate; competitiveness and cohesion in South African cities Ms Kathryn Lefko-Everett International Student Research Associate; access of female single parents to National Housing Subsidy Scheme
RESEARCH OUTPUTS
RESEARCH PAPERS AND REFEREED ARTICLES
Wilkinson, P. 2000. City profile: Cape Town. The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning. Cities 17(3): 195-206.
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH/TECHNICAL/POLICY DOCUMENTS
Behrens, R. 2000. Activity-travel analysis: a review of theoretical origins, recent developments and local application. Submission to “Action in transport for the new millennium”, South African Transport Conference, Pretoria, 12. Behrens, R. & Kane, L. 2000. The traffic impacts of road capacity change: a review of recent evidence and policy debates. Submission to “Action in transport for the new Millennium”, South African Transport Conference, Pretoria, 12.
CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
Behrens, R. 2000. Diversity and complexity in travel behaviour: findings of an activity-based household travel survey in Cape Town. Submission to “Meeting the transport challenges in Southern Africa”, South African Transport Conference. Behrens, R. 2000. Looking beyond commuter travel in Cape Town: methodological lessons from the application of an activity-based travel survey. Submission to International Conference on Transport Survey Quality and Innovation: How to Recognise it and How to Achieve it.
CONSULTANCY AND OTHER ACTIVITIES BASED ON EXPERTISE DEVELOPED IN RESEARCH
Behrens, R. 2000. Proposed activity-based household travel survey in the Cape metropolitan area. Seminar presentation to invited transport planners and academics, Cape Town. Behrens, R. 2000. The application of an activity-based travel survey in Cape Town. Presentation at the Southern Transportation Centre of Development Symposium, Cape Town. Wilkinson, P. & Watson, V. 2000. Review consultants for Blaauwberg Urban Development Strategy formulated by Planning Partners, University of Stellenbosch Department of Sociology, and Associate Professor S. Parnell (University of Cape Town Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences): brief/terms of reference; preliminary analysis; Analysis Report (Report 1); Strategy Report (Report 2).
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