Author:Linzer, LM; Watson, BP; Kuijpers, JS; Acheampong, EDate:Mar 2002Results of SIMRAC project GAP 223 showed that stabilizing pillar-related back area seismicity was not related to the width of the pillar, nor to the dip spans of the stopes supported by the pillar. Pillar associated seismicity initiated in ...Read more
Author:Brent, AC; Rogers, DEC; Ramabitsa-Siimane, TSM; Rohwer, Mark BDate:Sep 2006This paper focuses on the establishment of waste management systems that minimize infection risks in the context of sustainable development in the developing country situations. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a known multi-criteria ...Read more
Author:Fassihi, A; Hunter, LawranceDate:Aug 2016Changes in Upland cotton fiber properties from lint to carded yarn, during full scale processing, were tracked, using a newly developed automatic yarn dismantler for dismantling short staple ring-spun yarns. Opening and cleaning increased ...Read more
Author:Fassihi, A; Hunter, LawranceDate:Nov 2014This paper reports on the application of a newly developed automatic yarn dismantler for dismantling short staple ring-spun yarns, to track changes in cotton fibre properties from lint to yarn, during processing on a miniature spinning line. ...Read more
Author:Duncker, Louiza C; Wilkinson, MDate:Nov 2014Sustainable development, which encompasses sustainable sanitation, is defined as development that is appropriate, has the specific objectives of accelerated growth, targeted interventions and community mobilisation to eradicate poverty and ...Read more
Author:Xing, B; Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V; Battle, K; Gao, W; Marwala, TDate:Dec 2009This work focuses on the design and control of a novel hybrid manufacturing system: Reconfigurable Cellular Manufacturing System (RCMS) by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) approach. It is hybrid as it combines the advantages of Cellular ...Read more
Author:Asiru, OF; Dlamini, Moses T; Blackledge, MDate:Jun 2017Computer viruses have become complex and operates in a stealth mode to avoid detection. New viruses are argued to be created each and every day. However, most of these supposedly ‘new’ viruses are not completely new. Most of the supposedly ...Read more
Author:Ondiaka, M; Musee, N; Aldrich, C; Chimphango, ADate:Aug 2013The stability of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) in the aquatic systems influences their eventual interactions with aquatic biota – and subsequently the observed toxic effects. Increasing data suggests that physicochemical properties of ENMs ...Read more
Author:Trickett, JC; Stevenson, F; Vogt, D; Mason, I; Hargreaves, J; Eybers, H; Fynn, R; Meyering, MDate:May 2000Borehole Radar has been identified as the most immediately applicable electromagnetic technique to delineate disruptions to gold reef in the South African Deepmine environment. The economically important Ventersdorp Contact Reef (VCR) has ...Read more
Author:Dunn, M; Nel, V; Van den Berg, S; Van Huyssteen, ElsonaDate:Sep 2023The aim of this paper is to show the potential value of using the constructivist grounded theory (CGT) methodology in the Urban and Regional Planning discipline. This is done by reflecting on the application of the CGT fundamentals defined ...Read more
Author:Masindi, VhahangweleDate:Jul 2016A new synthesis method was established to fabricate a nanocomposite material comprising of cryptocrystalline magnesite and bentonite clay that has high adsorption capacity for ionic pollutants. To synthesize the composite at 1:1 weight (g): ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Roux, Michael P; Kemp, Mauritz J; Kock, RDate:Jul 2021In South Africa, visual inspections for all bridge structures are required every five years. A need was identified to establish if it would be practical to utilise technologies, such as drones and photogrammetry, to improve inspections and ...Read more
Author:Kenmogne, Vanelle L; Nweke, EE; Takundwa, Mutsa M; Fru, PN; Thimiri Govindaraj, Deepak BDate:Oct 2022Drug resistance in leukaemia is a major problem that needs to be addressed. Precision medicine provides an avenue to reduce drug resistance through a personalised treatment plan. It has helped to better stratify patients based on their molecular ...Read more
Author:Fedotov, I; Fedotova, T; Shatalov, M; Tenkam, HMDate:Jul 2009The modelling of vibration problems is of great importance in engineering. A popular method of analysing such problems is the variational method. The simplest vibration model is represented using the example of a long rod. Two kinds of ...Read more
Author:Mokhena, Teboho C; John, Maya J; Mochane, MJ; Tsipa, PCDate:Apr 2020There has been ever-increasing pressure to come up with novel strategies for oily wastewater treatment since it affect the available water sources, crop production, aquatic life and human health. Electrospun nanofibrous materials with attractive ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, Michael; Fourie, CJSDate:Oct 2014Coal remains South Africa’s most abundant and cheapest source of energy, and there is an ever-increasing necessity for optimal and safe extraction of the remaining reserves. Increasing focus on cost-effective mining and zero harm to the ...Read more
Author:Veerasamy, Namosha; Yoolla, Yaseen; Dawood, Zubeida CDate:Jun 2022Geospatial data is often perceived as only being related to maps, compasses and locations. However, the application areas of geospatial data are far wider and even extend to the field of cybersecurity. Not only is there an ability to show ...Read more
Author:Mlambo, S; Nelwamondo, Fulufhelo V; Mathekga, Mmamolatelo EDate:Mar 2015Smart cards are one of the most commonly used technologies that are integrated with fingerprints to develop higher security. One of the important uses of smart cards is the development of authentication systems for an individual. The demand ...Read more