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The therapeutic value of Aloe Ferox Mill

Mhaladi, Refilwe (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014)

The rising costs of health care, the outbreak of drug resistant organisms, health depleting lifestyles and the risky side effects of currently used drugs are world-wide problems. This has led to the search for novel drugs ...

Thermal performance of heavy-weight and light-weight steel frame construction approaches in the central Pretoria climate

Kumirai, T.; Conradie, D.C.U. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 11, Issue 3: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2013)

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the thermal performance of two buildings. The one has a large thermal mass and the other a highly insulated low thermal mass. A typical 120 m2 suburban building was modelled in ...

Thermal process and novel control methods for spin-casting

Huan, Z.; Jordaan, G.D. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 4, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2006)

The quality of spin casting products and mould life are critically dependent on thermal conditions they undergo. In order to improve the performance of production and to optimise the spin-casting process, characteristics ...

Thermal stability of the cellular structure of an austenitic alloy after selective laser melting

Tsvetkova, E. V.; Bazaleeva, K. O; Balakirev, E. V.; Yadroitsev, I. A.; Smurov, I. Yu. (Springer International Publishing AG: Russian Metallurgy (Metally), 2016)

The thermal stability of the cellular structure of an austenitic Fe–17% Cr–12% Ni–2% Mo–1% Mn–0.7% Si–0.02% C alloy produced by selective laser melting in the temperature range 20–1200°C is investigated. Metallographic ...

Thinking small : the state of nanotechnology research and development in South Africa

Gastrow, M. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2009)

I n the context of government policy and international comparisons, the state of national nanoscience R&D is explored using bibliometric data as well as data sourced from the National Survey of Research and Experimental ...

Three-Dimensional Conformal Versus Intensitymodulated Radiation Therapy Planning For Left Breast, Chest Wall And Supraclavicular Fossa Of Cancer Patients

Loots, Stephan (Central University of Technology, 2021-01-19)

Introduction: The use of radiation therapy has led to the instance where breast cancer now has a favourable prognosis post-surgery. For later stage breast cancer, radiation therapy is performed post-mastectomy. In the ...

Three-dimensional digital geometry design of soft tissue implants for patients with Poland’s syndrome using Magics and Freeform® Modeling™

van Heerden, Izél (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

Poland’s syndrome is a unilateral congenital defect displaying deformities of mostly the soft tissues and the skeleton. The syndrome commonly affects the right side of the thorax and is more often found in males. Many ...

Three-dimensional model of an ancient Egyptian falcon mummy skeleton

Du Plessis, Anton; Slabbert, Ruhan; Swanepoel, Liani Colette; Els, Johan; Booysen, Gerrie J.; Ikra, Salima; Cornelius, Izak (Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2015)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the first detailed three-dimensional (3D) print from micro-computed tomography data of the skeleton of an ancient Egyptian falcon mummy. Design/methodology/approach – ...

Three-dimensional scanning as a means of archiving sculptures

Honiball, Marike ([Bloemfontein?] : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2011)

This dissertation outlines a procedural scanning process using the portable ZCorporation ZScanner® 700 and provides an overview of the developments surrounding 3D scanning technologies; specifically their application for ...

Three-dimensional visualization of relational databases

Kesztyus, Tibor I.; Kratzer, Klaus P. (Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2004)

In recent years, databases have reached unprecedented complexity and volume. A database structure comprising tens of thousands of tables with a staggering number of inter-table relationships to match can hardly be understood ...

Three‐dimensional plotting as a visualisation aid for architectural use

de Beer, Deon J.; Barnard, Ludrick J.; Booysen, Gerrie J. (Emerald: Rapid Prototyping Journal, 2004)

Functional design is closely linked to manufacturing and building. Designers' freedom to express themselves is often limited by the capabilities of craftsmen who have to give physical substance to the designer's ideas. ...

Through the eye of a student : customer care in academic libraries, a case at the Central University of Technology, Free State

Molopyane, J (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 13, Issue 4: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2013)

The purpose of this research was to investigate the perceptions of clients namely, students, about the quality of library services and also the quality of staff client relationship. It was envisaged that through this study ...

Through the eyes of a child

E. Lizbe, E. Lizbe (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1998)

For children time in front of the camera should be fun time. Too often people force their children into their best clothes and put them into a strange studio with bright, warm lights, forcing them to smile for the camera. ...

Thyme oil and thyme oil hydrosol as alternative fungicides against Phyllosticta citricarpa (causative agent of citrus black spot)

Magunga, Bheki Thapelo (Central University of Technology, 2023)

The South African citrus industry is one of the most important agricultural industries economically, as it contributes considerably to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (Dlikilili and Van Rooyen, 2018; Venter, ...

Tick-borne pathogens in the blood of wild and domestic ungulates in South Africa: interplay of game and livestock

Berggoetz, M.; Schmid, M.; Ston, D.; Wyss, V.; Chevillon, C.; Pretorius, A.M.; Gern, L. (Elsevier GmbH: Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases 5, 2014)

We screened for tick-borne pathogens blood samples from 181 wild and domestic ungulates belonging to 18 host species in 4 South African Provinces. Polymerase chain reaction followed by reverse line blotting and sequencing ...

Tillage–crop residue management and rainfall–runoff relationships in the Alemaya catchment of Eastern Ethiopia

Woyessa, Y. E.; Bennie, A. T.P. (Taylor & Francis: South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 2007-07-05)

A field study was conducted in the Alemaya catchment, Eastern Ethiopia, with the objective of determining the effect of tillage practices, crop reside cover and rainfall characteristics on runoff during two rainfall seasons ...

Time and cost assessment of the manufacturing of tooling by metal casting in rapid prototyping sand moulds

Nyembwe, K.; De Beer, D.; Van der Walt, K.; Bhero, S. (Interim : Interdisciplinary Journal, Vol 10 , Issue 1: Central University of Technology Free State Bloemfontein, 2011)

In this paper the time and cost parameters of tooling manufacturing by metal casting in rapid prototyping sand moulds are assessed and comparison is made with alternative tool making processes such as computer numerical ...

Time travel

van Schalkwyk, Hannelie (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 1999)

To travel the world and bring it into the homes of others to entice them to travel to exotic destinations , to see the world. But could you imagine travelling without a camera to capture your memories , unthinkable ...

Titanium Alloys Manufactured by In Situ Alloying During Laser Powder Bed Fusion

YADROITSEV, I.; KRAKHMALEV, P.; YADROITSAVA, I. (JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, 2017)

This work is focused on the investigation and understanding of in situ processes in Ti-15%Mo and Ti6Al4V-1.38%Cu alloys by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In both materials, Mo and Cu were introduced as elemental ...

Tool manufacturing by metal casting in sand moulds produced by additive manufacturing processes

Nyembwe, Kasongo Didier (Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2012)

In this study an alternative indirect Rapid Tooling process is proposed. It essentially consists of producing sand moulds by Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes followed by casting of tools in the moulds. Various features ...

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