The development and evaluation of a performance-based standards approach for regulating the use of heavy vehicles in South Africa.

A thesis submitted to the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science University of KwaZulu-Natal, in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Abstract attached.

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