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
Author:Willers, Cornelius J; Wheeler, MSDate:Sep 2007The development of sophisticated electro-optical equipment requires radiometrically calibrated imaging scene simulators in order to evaluate and optimise system performance under diverse environmental conditions. A brief overview of a working ...Read more
Author:Stacey, TR; Wesseloo, JDate:Mar 2002Reliable values of in situ stress are essential for the valid modelling of mine layouts. Available non-strain gauge methods are reviewed as potential practical techniques for South African mines. From this review it is concluded that the most ...Read more
Author:Pancham, A; Tlale, N; Bright, GDate:Oct 2011This work involves the development of algorithms for the implementation of multiple Kinect sensors for SLAM and DATMO. The algorithms will allow the mobile robot to navigate in a dynamic environment and simutaneously create a map of the environmentRead more
Author:Pereira, MFVT; Williams, M; Du Preez, WBDate:Jul 2012A number of laser additive manufacturing (LAM) technologies can produce fully-dense metal components that potentially offer opportunities to apply the technology in die or mould making (known as rapid tooling). From these LAM technologies, ...Read more
Author:Tlotleng, Monnamme; Akinlabi, ET; Shukla, M; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Feb 2014Laser assisted cold spraying (LACS) process is a hybrid technique that uses laser and cold spray to deposit solid powders on metal substrates. For bonding to occur, the particle velocities must be supersonic which are achieved by entraining ...Read more