Smith, Zandri(Central University of Technology, 2022)
The ancient construction of masonry is still a prominent feature in the industry. Masonry is used particularly as a construction material for homes, schools, offices, and industrial buildings. To ensure that masonry ...
Williams, Vernon Henry(Central University of Technology, 2023)
Streamflow is seldom directly measured; instead, the stage (flow depth) is
continuously measured and converted into a discharge using a stage-discharge
(SD) rating curve (RC) at a flow-gauging weir or specific river ...
Tsiu, Lintle(Central University of Technology, 2022)
Cooperative multi-robotic systems can be more useful in numerous applications when compared to single-robotic systems. However, to ensure that cooperative systems execute tasks accurately, highly effective control architectures ...
Gaonwe, Tsholofelo Priscilla(Central University of Technology, 2022)
In South Africa, more than 40% of the energy produced, is estimated to be consumed in the commercial sector. Organizations, such as universities in South Africa, are faced with increased pressure to manage energy demands ...
van Rhijn, Marthinus Steyn(Central University of Technology, 2023)
The time-consuming experimental process required to optimize process parameters for the selective laser melting (SLM) of new materials is a major hurdle in adopting this technology. For this reason, various methods in the ...
Coetzer, Jeanne(Central University of Technology, 2023)
The Fourth Industrial Revolution places different rapidly advancing technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Services (IoS), Internet of Everything (IoE) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) at the centre ...
Moleko, Teboho Chris(Central University of Technology, 2021)
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is a metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology specific to the company Electro Optical Systems (EOS). Generally, this technology is known as selective laser melting (SLM) and it fits ...
Waters, Samuel Grantly(Central University of Technology, 2022)
A desktop study is an initial, relatively inexpensive study performed by a geotechnical engineer before a site investigation to provide an understanding of the site, identifying potential risks and enabling the engineer ...
Kulor, Frank(Central University of Technology, 2022)
Gas turbines (GT) are a critical and reliable part of modern power generation plants. They are required in aircraft engine propulsion and power generation for industrial and commercial applications where they serve as the ...
Thothela, Naledi Portia(Central University of Technology, 2021)
Food security in Africa and the rest of the globe has come under tremendous threat. This means that agriculture, being the main driving force behind many economies is under threat. Seventy percent of the food produced in ...
Makoana, Nkutwane Washington(Central University of Technology, 2022)
The use of high-powered lasers in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) presents an opportunity to improve productivity without significantly increasing equipment costs. Instead of using a multi-beam system, a single laser equipped ...
Geh, Nutifafa(Central University of Technology, 2023)
Buildings perform various important functions in society and their construction and maintenance have evolved over the years. The call to construct sustainable buildings has made individuals and organisations more aware ...
Ngcotwana, Luthando(Central University of Technology, 2022)
To minimise the impact of early deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the marine environment, blended cements made using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are used. However, the physical, chemical, ...
Sello, Mpho Gladness(Central University of Technology, 2023)
The most common type of wastewater under low-strength waste streams is municipal wastewater. It is characterised by low organic strength and high particulate organic matter constituents. Common pollutants in municipal ...
Patrick, Ngancha Bonja(Central University of Technology, 2022)
Bulk water extraction and purification, in most countries, occurs in distant areas, where running rivers or lakes are available. To achieve the goal of obtaining potable water, water from dams or lakes is pumped into a ...
Miya, Hlakae Patrick(Central University of Technology, 2023)
A scaled-down nose wheel fork for a light aircraft was redesigned by applying topology optimization for manufacturing in Ti6Al4V(ELI) through laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). This scaled-down nose wheel fork was built ...
Siecker, Juan(Central University of Technology, 2022)
The energy consumption of residential buildings contributes approximately 42 % towards the total electrical energy production on a global scale. In residential buildings, the energy consumption could be further sub-categorized ...
Mmutle, Thabang George(Central University of Technology, 2022)
Dissolved oxygen is the most essential element in natural water bodies for one of the most important reasons, namely aquatic life. This content is usually affected by the type and amount of pollution introduced in natural ...
Ntsie, Mothusi Moagi Reginald(Central University of Technology, 2022)
Minimising the consumption of materials, energy and water during construction, and evaluating environmental impact indicators and finding ways of reducing environmental impact indicators can help to build sustainable road ...
Huysamen, Henry Wynand(Central University of technology, 2022)
Additive manufacturing (AM) and design methodology of compliant mechanisms, topology optimisation, lattice structures, metamaterials, etc. allows for the production of complex customised components with very specific ...