A thesis submitted to the Department of Geology of
the University of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfillment
of requirements for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy. / This report describes the results of a comprehensive
investigation into the classification, distribution, composition,
origin, age, and engineering properties of calcretes
in South West Africa and the Republic of South
Africa. Methods of prospecting for calcretes and tests
and specifications for their use in road construction in
these countries are also considered. All previously published
information on Southern African calcretes and much of
the world literature is reviewed, the results of the
author's own research reported, conclusions drawn on the
basis of both, and aspects worthy of further investigation
indicated. 1,070 pages, 75 plates, 106 figures, 172
tables, 13 maps. / Andrew Chakane 2018
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/25807 |
| Date | January 1969 |
| Creators | Netterberg, F |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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