• Promoting sustainable development implementation in higher education Universities in South Africa 

  Awuzie, Bankole; Emuze, Fidelis (International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2017)

  This study aims to review the zeal exhibited by universities in South Africa towards aligning institutional mandates of teaching, learning, research and community engagement to the sustainable development (SD) agenda. ...
• IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROBLEMATIC EXPANSIVE SOILS 

  STOTT, PHILIP ROBERT (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2017)

  In the last few decades the construction of small dwellings, particularly government subsidy houses, has increased markedly in South Africa. Large numbers of these light structures have suffered severe damage and many have ...
• A MECHANISM FOR WASTE REDUCTION IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN PROCESS IN SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION 

  AKA, ADEFEMI (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2017)

  The construction design process (CDP) is made up of five distinct phases. The phases include the inception design phase, the predesign phase, the detailed design phase, the construction phase (CP), and the close-out phase ...
• AREAL REDUCTION FACTORS FOR DESIGN RAINFALL ESTIMATION IN THE C5 SECONDARY DRAINAGE REGION OF SOUTH AFRICA 

  PIETERSEN, JACOBUS PETRUS JOHANNES (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Design point rainfall estimates assume a uniform distribution of rainfall over a catchment and hence are only representative of a limited area. For larger areas, Areal Reduction Factors (ARFs) are used to convert design ...
• A VISION-BASED QUALITY INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR FABRIC DEFECT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION 

  Nsengiyumva, Philibert (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014)

  Quality inspection of textile products is an important issue for fabric manufacturers. It is desirable to produce the highest quality goods in the shortest amount of time possible. Fabric faults or defects are responsible ...
• AN INVESTIGATION INTO SURFACE FINISH IMPROVEMENT OF SMALL PLASTIC PARTS MANUFACTURED THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 

  NSENGIMANA, JOSEPH (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

  Nowadays, Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing finds wide application in automotive, aerospace and medical fields. Functional additive manufactured parts must satisfy dimensional accuracy as well as to ...
• WEATHER LORE VALIDATION TOOL USING FUZZY COGNITIVE MAPS BASED ON COMPUTER VISION 

  MWAGHA, SOLOMON MWANJELE (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  The creation of scientific weather forecasts is troubled by many technological challenges (Stern & Easterling, 1999) while their utilization is generally dismal. Consequently, the majority of small-scale farmers in Africa ...
• PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS USING RONET: CASE OF THE FREE STATE PROVINCE 

  MOSIANEDI, THOLANG JOHN (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Currently, more than 40% of roads in the Free State are in very poor condition as a result of underfunding, lack of technical capacity, lack of maintenance, increased vehicle tyre pressure, increased traffic volumes, and ...
• ENGINEERING ACCESSIBILITY OF OPEN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN URBAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF BLOEMFONTEIN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA 

  Honiball, James (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Public parks (PP) and open recreational facilities are essential elements in cities, particularly in the residential areas. Evidence from literaure suggests that public parks have a positive influence on the social and ...
• Fly Ash as an Alternative Stabiliser for Road Pavement Materials: a case study in South Africa 

  Heyns, Michiel Willem (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Fly Ash is a by-product at thermal power stations, otherwise known as residues of fine particles that rise with flue gases. Coal is pulverised and blown with air into a boiler’s combustion chamber. Fly Ash is the lighter ...
• APPLICATION OF WATER EVALUATION AND ALLOCATION PLANNING (WEAP) MODEL TO ASSESS FUTURE WATER DEMANDS AND WATER BALANCE OF THE CALEDON RIVER BASIN 

  AYELE, ABEBE SEYOUM (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  The Caledon catchment is one of the 19 catchments in South Africa and three catchments in Lesotho. It covers part of the south eastern Free State in South Africa and northern part of Lesotho. It is important to evaluate ...
• EXTENDING THE TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL IN E-LEARNING DISCUSSION FORUM ADOPTION: UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES 

  Louw, Jenny (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  The advancement of Information and Communication Technology and the Internet for educational purposes has been a staple discourse among researchers in recent years. However, preliminary investigations indicate that e-learning ...
• Multi material structures for biomedical applications 

  Kinnear, William Allan (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  In this study Direct Metal laser Sintering (DMLS) multi material structures are investigated. The study is developed in two main sections, firstly the conceptualization, validation and optimization of a DMLS multi material ...
• Optimal energy control of a grid-connected solar-wind-based electric power plant applying the time of use tariff 

  PHIRI, SIBONGILE FLORINA (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Further combination of renewable sources is needed for improving grid economical management. Therefore, a good energy management of the hybrid renewable plant is more important to make the system more economically feasible. ...
• MODELLING OF AN ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE SOLAR-THERMAL POWER PLANT 

  ODUFUWA, OLUMUYIWA YINUS (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  The purpose of this research is to present a comprehensive numerical model for the conversion of solar energy from sunlight to target mechanical energy of the Organic Rankine Cycle. The terminal processes include intermediate ...
• Automated Guided Vehicle utilising thermal signatures for Human identification and tracking 

  Rabie, H.R. (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Industry requires the development of sophisticated autonomous guided vehicles (AGV) with sensory and software capabilities to allow a vision-based awareness of surrounding objects. To achieve this, a closely integrated ...
• Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti6Al4V (ELI) parts produced by DMLS 

  MOLETSANE, MORAKANE GLORIA (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is an Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology where powder is melted by the laser beam track-by-track, layer-by layer to produce complex components. The advantage of DMLS is manufacturing ...
• RE-ENGINEERING OF TRAFFIC SYSTEMS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) OF A SOUTH AFRICAN CITY: THE CASE OF KIMBERLEY CITY 

  KEETSE, MMUSHO (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Most cities of the world face the challenges of dealing with traffic congestion and its undesirable consequences. In South Africa many large and medium sized cities– and specifically the central business district (CBD) ...
• LEAN AND SUSTAINABILITY MECHANISM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS DELIVERY IN SOUTH AFRICA 

  ISA, Rasheed Babatunde (2017)

  Achieving a resilient and sustainable building infrastructure is essential for continuous economic growth, international competitiveness, public health and overall quality of life, especially in developing countries such ...
• MESOTHERAPY EPOREX TREATMENTS ON POST-OPERATIVE MAMMARY REDUCTION SCARRING 

  BOSHOFF, TRACEY MAUD (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

  Enlarged breasts are a major concern for women all over the world impacting them both physically and emotionally. Mammary reduction is a well-known surgical procedure but not without complications. Post-operative scarring ...

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