Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2003. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A multi-purpose beam/column apparatus is developed to ensure successful testing of
structural elements and to optimise the main test floor of the Structures Laboratory of the
University of Stellenbosch. An overview of the testing of structural elements is given as
background to beam and column testing, with specific reference to the test sample, the test
arrangement and the test data. The test arrangement, with reference to the test setup
boundary conditions (static and kinematic), and the loading are discussed. A summary of
the collection and the processing of the test data is given and frequently used and standard
test setup is described.
The requirements and the various components of the testing apparatus are discussed and a
three-dimensional CAD model of the apparatus is developed to illustrate the versatility of
the apparatus.
A rational planning process is developed to optimise the testing and pre-test planning
process with specific reference to the use of the apparatus. This rational planning process is
defined as the process of preparing, testing and evaluating structural tests and together with
the literature review will ensure meaningful test results.
The use of the apparatus, built by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of
Stellenbosch and the use of the rational planning process are illustrated by testing the
deflection of a welded truss, from which conclusions are drawn. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: 'n Veelsydige balkkolom apparaat is ontwikkel om die gebruik van die hoof-toetsvloer van
die Struktuur Laboratorium van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch te optimiseer en
suksesvolle struktuurtoetse te verseker. As agtergrond tot die ontwikkeling van die MTA
word 'n oorsig gegee oor balk-en-kolom toetse, met spesifieke verwysings tot die toetsstuk,
die toets-opstelling en die toets-data. Die toets-opstelling word bespreek met
spesifieke verwysing na die grenstoestande (staties en kinematies) en die aangewende
belasting. Die versameling en die verwerking van toetsdata en die algemeen gebruikte en
standaard toets-opstellings word bespreek.
Die vereistes van die verskillende komponente van die apparaat word bespreek en 'n driedimensionele
CAD model van die apparaat word gebruik om die veelsydigheid van die
apparaat te beklemtoon. 'n Rasionele beplanningsproses, wat spesifiek verwys na die
gebruik van die apparaat, word ontwikkel. Hierdie beplanningsproses wat die beplanning,
uitvoer en evaluasie van strukturele toetse insluit, saam met die literatuur agtergrond,
verseker sinvolle toetsresultate.
'n Gesweisde vakwerk word getoets om die gebruik van die apparaat, gebou deur die
Departement van Siviele Ingenieurswese, Universiteit van Stellenbosch en die gebruik van
die rasionele beplanningsproses te illustreer. Gevolgtrekkings word gemaak na aanleiding
van hierdie toetse.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/53626 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Koen, Colin Boyd |
| Contributors | Dunaiski, Peter, Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Civil Engineering. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | Unknown |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 v. (various foliations) : ill. |
| Rights | Stellenbosch University |
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