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
Author:Denneman, EDate:Jul 2007In this paper, locally developed algorithms for asphalt pavement temperature prediction are validated against new field data. The algorithms provide accepable estimates of the actual pavement temperatures at the monitored sites. The algorithms ...Read more
Author:Ndhundhuma, IMDate:Jan 2010Lasers have emerged as powerful tools for tissue engineering. To examine cellular growth, and cell to cell interactions, in vitro skin models have been developed combining two major cell types of skin, keratinocytes and fibroblasts. The main ...Read more
Author:Masindi, Vhahangwele; Gitari, MW; Tutu, H; De Beer, MarindaDate:Oct 2014This study evaluated the feasibility of integrating amorphous magnesite and bentonite clay (composite) as an alternative technology for removing arsenic from industrial effluents. The removal of arsenic from industrial effluents by using ...Read more
Author:Xing, B; Tlale, NS; Bright, GDate:Dec 2010Manufacturing companies are faced with the challenge of unpredictable, high frequency market changes in both local and international markets. Two types of conventional manufacturing system: dedicated manufacturing system (DMS) and flexible ...Read more
Author:Xing, B; Tlale, NS; Bright, GDate:Dec 2008Manufacturing companies are faced with the challenge of unpredictable, high frequency market changes in both local and international markets. Two types of conventional manufacturing system: dedicated manufacturing system (DMS) and flexible ...Read more
Author:Ondiaka, M; Musee, N; Aldrich, CDate:Apr 2012Globally, engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are increasingly being used in nanoproducts to improve their performance. The multi-stage lifecycle of ENMs increases their potential risk profiles to different environmental systems, for example, due ...Read more
Author:Rogers, DEC; Masekoameng, E; Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2008This paper gives background on the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) which is a principle in the National Environmental Management Act (1998) and is included now in Section 48.c of the NEMWaste Bill, [Version Sept 2007] (2007), as ...Read more
Author:Madlala, Tebogo E; Kanyerere, T; Oberholster, Paul J; Xu, YDate:Jun 2018Globally, the dependence of river systems to delayed discharge of subsurface water to augment flows during dry seasons is well documented. Discharge of fresh subsurface water can dilute concentrated river flow quality during reduced flow. ...Read more