Author:Kruger, A; Retief, J; Goliger, Adam MWDate:Dec 2017This paper evaluates the need for updating the strong wind climate stipulations of South Africa for the design of structures in accordance with SANS 10160-3:2010, as based on the latest information presented by Kruger et al (2013a; 2013b). ...Read more
Author:Meyer, R; Van Schoor, Michael; Greben, JMDate:2007The theory and application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Soundings also referred to as Magnetic Resonance Soundings (MRS) for the exploration of groundwater in porous aquifers has been well developed and tested. To date the method is usually ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Maubane, L; Ray, SS; Khumalo, V; Bill, M; Sivakumar, DDate:Oct 2015Trilayer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films were prepared by incorporating varying concentrations of thyme oil, as the antifungal active additive for avocado packaging. A comprehensive thermal, structural, mechanical, and functional ...Read more
Author:London, G; Mufhandu, Hazel T; Sok, D; Morris, L; Burton, DR; Mayosi, B; Khati, MDate:Aug 2013AIDS remains a major public health problem globally, especially in Southern Africa where over 6.4 million people are infected by the most prevalent HIV-1 subtype C. To help stop the spread of HIV-1 subtype C, we isolated 2ʹ-F-RNA aptamers ...Read more
Author:Selatile, Mantsopa K; Ojijo, Vincent O; Sadiku, R; Ray, Suprakas SDate:May 2020The antimicrobial activity of fibrous membranes with electrospun polylactide (PLA)/silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) depends on the accessibility of the AgNPs, among other factors. The challenge is therefore to develop a suitable method for loading ...Read more
Author:Swanepoel, Andri; Du Preez, Ilse; Mahlangu, T; Chetty, A; Klumperman, BDate:Feb 2015Fluorescent dye-doped poly(styrene-co-maleimide) nanoparticles were synthesised and functionalized with amine groups and avidin and the dye-loading was varied. The nanoparticles showed great potential as bioprobes when conjugated with ...Read more
Author:Mouton, F; Malan, MM; Venter, HSDate:Jun 2012Social engineering is a real threat to industries in this day and age, even though its severity is extremely downplayed. The difficulty with social engineering attacks is mostly the ability to identify them. Social engineers often target call ...Read more
Author:Hoosain, Shaik EDate:Oct 2017Additive manufacturing (AM), widely known as 3D printing, is a method of manufacturing that forms parts from powder, wire or sheets in a process that proceeds layer by layer. Many techniques have been developed to accomplish this via melting ...Read more
Author:Jordaan, G; Kilian, A; Du Plessis, L; Murphy, MDate:Jul 2017The current official road pavement design manuals used in southern Africa dates back to the 1980s. In addition, materials criteria in general use are based on empirically derived tests, the majority of which were developed in the northern ...Read more
Author:Shyamal, S; Maity, Arjun; Satpati, AK; Bhattacharya, CDate:Jun 2019An impedance assisted novel electrochemical technique has been employed to develop copper oxide (Cu2O) thin films on F-doped tin oxide (FTO)-coated glass substrate. Application of various potentials (-0.60 to -0.40 vs (Ag/AgCl)/V) in the ...Read more
Author:Schwegmann, Colin P; Kleynhans, Waldo; Salmon, BPDate:May 2017The usage of remote sensing to observe environments necessitates interdisciplinary approaches to derive effective, impactful research. One remote sensing technique, Synthetic Aperture Radar, has shown significant benefits over traditional ...Read more
Author:Zwane, PE; Cloud, RMDate:Jun 2006The aim of this study was to explore the spinnability of sisal fibres treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and the potential utility of spun yarns in producing a woven fabric for different end uses. Exploratory and experimental approaches ...Read more
Author:Kumar, SDate:Aug 2010Development of Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) using Ultrasonic Consolidation (UC) needs the joining of different metallic foils together. The present work deals with the joining of stainless steel, Al and Cufoils. Optimum experimental ...Read more
Author:Pandarum, AradhnaDate:Oct 2023South Africa is the 12th largest global emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of global initiatives to reduce emissions, the country also pledged alliance to this common goal via the conference of parties. Strict net-zero targets have ...Read more
Author:Pandarum, AradhnaDate:Oct 2023South Africa is the 12th largest global emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of global initiatives to reduce emissions, the country also pledged alliance to this common goal via the conference of parties. Strict net-zero targets have ...Read more
Author:Hargitai, H; Racz, I; Anandjiwala, RDDate:2006Nonwoven mats from hemp and polypropylene fibres in various proportions were produced and hot pressed to make composite material. The effect of hemp fibre content and anisotropy in nonwoven mats resulting from the carding technology were ...Read more
Author:Hargitai, H; Racz, IDate:Sep 2005Non-woven mats from hemp and polypropylene fibres in various proportions were produced and hot pressed to make composite material. The effect of hemp fibre content and anisotropy in non-woven mats resulting from the carding technology were ...Read more