Luftfahrttechnik, Raumfahrttechnik (36 Artikel)

"Beyond Cars" confronts Windhoek's dependence on automobiles. It argues for a more balanced transportation system that prioritizes options beyond just cars. The book explores the limitations of a c...

Solid waste landfills serve as municipal waste containment facilities. Presently, landfills are required to accommodate as much volume of waste as possible while isolating the waste from surroundin...

Value management is described as a method used in the construction design process to identify or establish the value system of the client and it also serves to ensure that the client values are com...

One of the critical factors in preventing failures of structures that consist geosynthetics is the use of appropriately characterized geosynthetic interface shear friction in the theoretical design...

Concrete, the ubiquitous building block of our civilization, is often lauded for its strength. However, true success lies in its ability to withstand the test of time. Here's the crux: ensuring con...

Diesel engines power our world, but for a cleaner future, we need to look beyond the fuel spray itself. The hidden battleground lies in the interaction between the spray and the engine walls. Here,...

Blockheizkraftwerke (BHKW) sind eine interessante Alternative für die Strom- und Wärmeversorgung von Gebäuden und Industrieanlagen. Sie bieten zahlreiche Vorteile gegenüber herkömmlichen Energiever...

"Building Apartheid's Legacy: Black Businesses in South Africa's Construction Sector" tackles the complex history and current realities of Black-owned businesses in South Africa's construction indu...

Our buildings are like our skins - they shield us from the elements. But unlike our adaptable human bodies, traditional buildings can be energy guzzlers. The culprit? A poorly designed building env...

"Building on a Budget" is your South African construction project's saving grace! This practical guide tackles the realities of cost management in the local market. It equips you with the tools and...

Clay Tech: Layered Silicates Boost Polymers The world of materials science is constantly evolving, and one exciting area of development involves the marriage of classic materials with cutting-edge ...

Pipeline pressure surges, those sudden spikes, can wreak havoc. But fear not, engineers have tools to control this beast. One approach is designing the system itself. Using larger diameter pipes al...

Infrastructure projects are the backbone of a thriving society, but cost overruns are a persistent headache. Uncertainty surrounding factors like material availability, labor costs, and unforeseen ...

In 'Der Preis der Kohle - Wie die Kohleindustrie die Gesundheit von Menschen und Umwelt beeinträchtigt' wird die verheerende Auswirkung der Kohleindustrie auf die Gesundheit und die Umwelt beleucht...

Haben Sie sich jemals gefragt, wie es sich anfühlt, in den Weltraum zu fliegen oder auf dem Mond zu wandeln? Oder haben Sie sich immer schon gewünscht, mehr über die spektakulären technologischen E...