Van Rensburg Publications

Publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals


2010: Marais CC, Robberts, J M & Van Rensburg, B W J. Spherical void formers in concrete slabs.  Journal of S A Inst of Civ Eng., Vol 52 No 2, October 2010, pp. 2-11.

2009: Durieux J H & Van Rensburg, B W J. Development of a practical methodology for the analysis of gravity dams using the non-linear finite element method. Journal of S A Inst of Civ Eng., To be published.

2008: Cai Q, Robberts, J M & Van Rensburg, B W J. Finite element fracture modelling of concrete gravity dams. Journal of S A Inst of Civ Eng., Vol 50 No 1, March 2008, pp. 13-24.

2007: Cloete R, Robberts, J M & Van Rensburg, B W J. A simplified finite element model for timedependent deflections of reinforced concrete slabs. Journal of S A Inst of Civ Eng., Vol 49 No 1, March 2007, pp. 2-10.

2006: Cai Q, Robberts, J M & Van Rensburg, B W J. Cracking in concrete using smeared cracking finite element modelling, S A Journal of Science, Vol. 102, Nov/Dec 2006, pp. 548-556.

2001: De Vos, G P & Van Rensburg, B W J: “Navorsingsartikel: Ontwerp- en konstruksieoorwegings vir ligte staalstrukture” (Research Article: Design and construction considerations for light steel structures), S A Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie, Vol. 20, No. 3 & 4, Sep & Dec 2001, pp.101-107.

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997: De Vos, G P & Van Rensburg, B W J: “Lightweight cold-formed portal frames for developing countries”, Building and Environment, Vol. 32, No. 5, pp. 417-425, Elsevier Science Ltd. B W J van Rensburg Page 7 of 10 ECSA 2012

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995: Kruger, T S; Van Rensburg, B W J & Du Plessis, G M: "Non-linear analysis of structural steel frames", Journal of Construction Steel Research, Vol. 34, Elsevier, England, 1995, pp. 285-306.

1995: Gelderblom, J H; Van Rensburg, B W J & Dekker, N W: "The behaviour of eccentrically restrained I-sections subjected to axial loads", Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 34, Elsevier, England, 1995, pp. 145-160.

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993: Kruger, T S and Van Rensburg, B W J 1993. “The matrix stiffness method adapted to incorporate semi-rigid connections”, Journal of the S A Institution of Civil Engineers, Vol. 35 No. 4, Fourth Quarter 1993.

1991: Burdzik, W M G & Van Rensburg, B W J: “The future of engineered timber structures in South Africa”, The Civil Engineer in South Africa, August 1991.

1991: Burdzik, W M G & Van Rensburg, B W J: “Derivation of grade stresses for South African Pine plywood”. South African Forestry Journal, September 1991.

1991: Burdzik W M G, Van Rensburg B W J: “Stress grading of Eucalyptus grandis for use in laminated beams”, S.A. Forestry Journal, No 151, Dec 1989, Pretoria.

Books and/or chapters in books


South African Timber Manual, SALMA, Author of several chapters.

Design of Structural Steelwork, CSIR, Author of one chapter.

  

 Published full-length conference papers/keynote addresses

 

2010: Van Rensburg, B W J. “Minimizing the risks associated with fire and floods in illegal and unplanned settlements in a developing country”. COST Action C26 Final Conference Proceedings, Urban habitat constructions under catastrophic events, Naples, Italy, 16-18 September 2010, CRC Press/Balkema, pp. 525-528.

2005: Van Rensburg, B W J. “Collapse analysis of timber and steel sway frames under increasing fire temperature”. COST C 12 Final Conference Proceedings, Innsbruck, Austria, 20-22 January 2005, A.A. Balkema Publishers, pp. 351-358.

2004: Palm, J. & Van Rensburg, B W J. “Integrated engineering workflow: Structural engineering environment”. SEMC 2004: Second International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 5-7 July 2004, Cape Town, South Africa, A.A. Balkema Publishers, pp. 190.

2004: Cai, Q.; Robberts,J.M. & Van Rensburg, B W J. “Constitutive models for cracking in concrete dams: A literature review”. SEMC 2004: Second International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 5-7 July 2004, Cape Town, South Africa, A.A. Balkema Publishers, pp. 221.

2003: Van Rensburg, B W J. “Structural Engineering Education: Effective Teaching and Learning”. ASEE/WFEO International Colloquium: Global Changes in Engineering Education, Nashville, USA, 20 -22 June 2003. B W J van Rensburg Page 8 of 10 ECSA 2012

 
Non-refereed publications or popular articles

 

2004: Van Rensburg, B W J. “External Review of the B Eng (Civil Engineering) Programme in the Department of Civil Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the University of Botswana, 21 March 2004 to 23 March 2004”, Report, 25 May 2004.

Another 13 articles, publications and reports.

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