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3D digital geometry designs for Poland’s syndrome using Magics and Geomagic® Freeform®

Van Heerden, Izél; Fossey, Annabel; Booysen, Gerrie J. (Emerald, 2018)

Purpose – Poland’s syndrome patients often seek medical interventions to improve their aesthetic appearances. Design and manufacturing technologies make it possible to produce custom-made implants for such medical conditions. ...
Achieving social value through construction frameworks: the effect of client attributes

Awuzie, Bankole; Farag, Fady; McDermott, Peter (Institution of Civil Engineers, 2018-02-15)

The UK Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 mandates public sector construction clients to prioritise the resolution of social challenges through procurement. Accordingly, clients are increasingly committing to delivering ...
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPONENTS FOR IN-DIE CAVITY USE, SUITABLE TO WITHSTAND ALUMINIUM HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING (HPDC) PROCESS CONDITIONS

Pereira, Manuel. Filipe. Viana. Teotonio. (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2013)

This research examines the suitability of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for manufacturing dies used in aluminium high pressure die casting. The study was guided by the following objectives: • The reviews of applicable ...
Advancing Lean Implementation for Improving Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review

Allu, Evelyn Lami Ashelo; Emuze, Fidelis (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2018-06-01)

This article aims to synthesize relevant literature underpinning the implementation of lean principles in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. The focus is on the challenges and benefits to promoting ...
Alumide tooling for limited production plastic injection moulding

Combrinck, Jacques (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2018)

Existing techniques for the production of conventional steel tooling for plastic injection moulding are expensive and time consuming. The result is that many new products often do not advance beyond the prototype stage. ...
Analyzing nature's protective design: The glyptodont body armor

Du Plessis, Anton; Broeckhoven, Chris; Yadroitsev, Igor; Yadroitsava, Ina; Le Roux, Stephan Gerhard (Elsevier, 2018-03-29)

Many animal species evolved some form of body armor, such as scales of fish and bony plates or osteoderms of reptiles. Although a protective function is often taken for granted, recent studies show that body armor ...
Application of the ecorce m tool to investigate pavement premature failure on South African roads

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 ...
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 ...
An Artificial Intelligence Energy Management System For An Education Building

Pretorius, Rion (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020-04)

The study of energy demand and consumption has become a topic of increasing importance as a result of the growing interest in energy sustainability. In the present energy crisis of South Africa, where Eskom is currently ...
An Artificial Intelligence forecast system for strategic positioning in a professional competitive E-Sport

Vieira, Joaquim Augusto Silva (Central University of Technology, 2021)

The gaming industry is one of the largest contributors in the entertainment industry, boasting an estimated US$152.2 billion of revenue for 2018, with electronic sports (E-sports) being one of the main contributors to this ...
Artificial intelligence machine vision grading system

Luwes, Nicolaas Johannes (Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, [2010?])
Artificial Reconfigurable Wireless Network Optimization Based On Battery Levels

Van Staden, Petrus (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2019-10)

A Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) was developed, along with a testbed that could evaluate the system under scrutiny on energy consumption parameters. The development of an artificial reconfigurable wireless network ...
Assembly-setup verification and quality control using machine vision within a reconfigurable assembly system

Bihi, Thabo George ([Bloemfontein?] : Central University of Technology, Free State, [2014])

The project is aimed at exploring the application of Machine Vision in a Reconfigurable Manufacturing System (RMS) Environment. The Machine Vision System interfaces with the RMS to verify the reconfiguration and positioning ...
Assessing Technology Adoption At A University Of Technology: A Case Study Of Electronic Response System

Tsumake, Onalenna, Pearl (Central University of Technology, Free State, 2020-02)

Technology adoption is defined as accepting and using a new technology in order to improve delivery, service or performance. One such new technology is an Electronic Response System, called clickers that may be used to ...
Assessment Of Conditions For Implementing Information Technology In A Warehouse System: A Novel Fuzzy PIPRECIA Method

Stevi'c, Željko; Stjepanovi´c, Željko; Božiˇckovi´c, Zdravko; Das, Dillip Kumar; Stanujki´c, Dragiša (Symmetry, 2018-11-02)

The application of information technology in all areas represents a significant facilitation of all business processes and activities. A competitive business system is hardly imaginable without adequate information ...
Assessment Of Factors And Maintenance Strategies Related To Recurring Potholes In Bloemfontein Roads

Khoza, Sipho Cloud (Central University of Technology, 2020-09-10)

Roads play a major role in the everyday lives of people by connecting them to their respective destinations, carrying goods being transported to different locations, and creating spatial integration. The physical and ...
Assessment of indirect estimation methods to extend observed stage-discharge relationships for above-structure-limit conditions at flow-gauging weirs

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 ...
Assessment of the self-purification capacity of the Mooi river catchment

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 ...
Assessment of the suitability of the fall cone method and the Casagrande cup method for determining the liquid limit of South African soils

Vosloo, Paul (Central University of Technology, 2022)

The plasticity index (PI) is one of the most important soil variables in the design of soil related structures. Most engineers rely on PI values determined by commercial laboratories. Commercial laboratories strive to make ...
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 ...

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