• A Review of Methods Used to Determine the Overall Stiffness of Unitary Automotive Body Structures 

  Matsimbi, M.; Nziu, P.K.; Masu, L.M.; Maringa, M. (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. Volume 13, Number 12 (2020), pp. 4666-4678, 2020)

  A review of the methods that are used to determine the overall stiffness of automotive body structures was conducted. The review showed that the overall stiffness of body structures is affected by the geometry of the body ...
• Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Elastic Properties of Reinforced Coconut Shell Powder/Epoxy Resin Composites 

  Andezai, A.M.; Masu, L.M.; Maringa, M. (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Volume 13, Number 10 (2020), pp. 2712-2719, 2020)

  The purpose of this study is to investigate experimentally the dynamic elastic behavior of a coconut shell powder filler reinforced epoxy resins composite of different filler sizes and volume fractions. The dynamic mechanical ...
• Investigating The Mechanical Properties Of Reinforced Coconut Shell Powder/Epoxy Resin Composites 

  Andezai, A.M.; Masu, L.M.; Maringa, M. (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Volume 13, Number 10 (2020), pp. 2742-2751, 2020)

  Experimental investigations were conducted to determine the mechanical properties of coconut shell powder filled epoxy resin composites. The results obtained showed that the modulus of elasticity and hardness of the composite ...
• A Review Of The State Of Research And Utilization Of Biomaterials In The Manufacture Of Composite Materials Todate 

  Webo, Wilson; Masu, Leonard, M.; Maringa, Maina; Nziu, Patrick, K. (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Volume 13, Number 6 (2020), pp. 1065-1075, 2020)

  Over the last four decades composite materials, plastics and ceramics have been the dominant emerging materials. The volume and number of applications of composite materials has grown steadily, penetrating and gaining ...
• Powder Characterization for a New Selective Laser Sintering Polypropylene Material (Laser PP CP 60) after Single Print Cycle Degradation 

  Mwania, Fredrick, M.; Maringa, Maina; Van der Walt, Kobus (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology Volume 13, Number 11 (2020), pp. 3342-3358, 2020)

  Experiments were conducted to characterise a new polymeric powder (Laser PP CP 60) from Diamond Plastics GmbH used in selective laser sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing (AM). Three different batches of the powder were ...
• Mixing And Reuse Of Polymer Laser Sintering Powders To Ensure Homogeneity - A Review 

  Mwania, Fredrick; Maringa, Maina (International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology Volume 13, Number 11 (2020), pp. 3335-3341, 2020-12)

  Selective laser sintering is one of the most common additive manufacturing technologies for polymeric materials. However, the technique is limited due to the high cost of the few available feedstock materials. Besides, ...
• Influence Of Building And Indoor Environmental Parameters On Designing Energy-Efficient Buildings 

  Eromobor, Stephen, O.; Das, Dillip, Kumar; Emuze, Fidelis (International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, August 2020, 2020-07-25)

  Purpose – Arguments for the design of sustainable university buildings have emerged in South Africa. Energy being a major determinant of the sustainability of buildings, the purpose of this study was to examine the ...
• A New Method For Estimating Hydraulic Conductivity In Un-Screened Concrete-Lined Large-Diameter Hand-Dug Wells 

  Ibrahim, Kehinde Olojoku; Gomo, Modreck; Oke, Saheed, Adeyinka; Yusuf, Mumeen, Adebayo (Groundwater for Sustainable Development 11 (2020), 2020)

  The use of large-diameter hand-dug wells as main source of rural water supply for drinking, domestic and irrigation uses in many developing countries has offer an opportunity to developed Darcy-based methods for estimating ...
• Determining African Students’ E-Learning Readiness To Improve Their E-Learning Experience 

  Mafunda, Boniswa; Swart, Arthur, J (Global Journal of Engineering Education Volume 22, Number 3, 2020, 2020)

  E-learning connects two elements of education - learning and technology. Technology can become an enabler for learning when correctly applied. However, its success, to a degree, is dependent on the self-motivation of ...
• Total Interpretive Structural Modelling of Graduate Employability Skills for the Built Environment Sector 

  Obi, Lovelin; Hampton, Paul; Awuzie, Bankole (Education Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 12, 2020-12-08)

  Contemporary practices and future projections in the Built Environment (BE) sector highlight an increasing demand on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to produce graduates possessing relevant skills aligned to meet ...
• Assessment of theMineral Composition of Heaving Soils Using Geotechnical Properties 

  Fondjo, Armand, Augustin; Theron, Elizabeth (Civil Engineering and Architecture 8(4): 619-631, 2020, 2020-06-04)

  The behaviour of heaving soils is generally governed by the matric suction. Nonetheless, the mineralogical characteristics influence the geotechnical behaviour. X-ray diffraction is a common technique used to determine the ...
• Swelling Stress and Suction Correlation of Compacted, Heaving Soils 

  Fondjo, Armand, A.; Dzogbewu, Thywill, C. (Civil Engineering and Architecture 8(4): 721-733, 2020, 2020-05-31)

  The behaviour of unsaturated soils is mainly influenced by suction. When unsaturated soils display swelling properties, it becomes fundamental to investigate the impact of soil suction on the swelling stress. A survey was ...
• An Artefact for Improving the Delivery of Building Energy Retrofit Project in South Africa 

  Okorafor, Chikezirim; Emuze, Fidelis; Das, Dillip; Awuzie, Bankole, Osita; Haupt, Theo (Built Environment Project and Asset Management Vol. 10 No. 4, 2020 pp. 619-635, 2020-05-07)

  Purpose – The built environment is well known for carbon emission and its impact especially as it pertains to existing buildings.This has culminated in an increasing need for a retrofit of such buildings.This study details ...
• A Bibliometric Analysis of Recycled Concrete Research (1978–2019) 

  Oshodi, Olalekan, Shamsideen; Awuzie, Bankole, Osita; Akotia, Julius; Ademiloye, Adesola, S.; Ngowi, Alfred (Built Environment Project and Asset Management September 2020, 2020-08-19)

  Purpose – The use of recycled concrete (RC) can reduce the greenhouse emissions associated with the production of cement, which is one of the primary materials used for the execution of construction projects. This research ...
• Promoting Continuous Professional Development Among Academics from A Vocational College by Using A Practical Workshop Based on Arduino Technology 

  Swart, Arthur, James; Hertzog, Pierre, Eduard (Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal Vol. 5, No. 2, 452-459 (2020), 2020-04-04)

  The internet of things has resulted in the design and development of many electronic sensors that need to be integrated with various technologies. Engineering academics need ongoing training relating to this integration ...
• In Vitro Characterization of In Situ Alloyed Ti6Al4V(ELI)-3 at.% Cu Obtained by Laser Powder Bed Fusion 

  Vilardella, A.M.; Yadroitsev, I.; Yadroitsava, I.; Albu, M.; Takata, N.; Kobashi, M.; Krakhmalev, P.; Kouprianoff, D.; Kothleitner, G.; du Plessis, A. (Additive Manufacturing 36 (2020) 101436, 2020-07-03)

  Biofunctionalization of Ti6Al4V alloy with metallic agents like Ag or Cu is a promising approach to add antibacterial properties and thus to reduce the risk of implant failure. This research investigates the in-situ ...
• A Tale of Two Markets: Unequal Access to Private Property in a South African City 

  Marais, Lochner; Awuzie, Bankole; Cloete, Jan.; Napier, Mark; Greyling, Erica (Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie Volume 111, Issue 1 p. 80-98, 2020-03)

  In line with international trends, South Africa’s post-apartheid government has embarked on a housing policy that emphasises asset building. Homeownership has become a dominant policy for assisting the historically ...
• Conceptualizing Sustainability Governance Implementation for Infrastructure Delivery Systems in Developing Countries: Success Factors 

  Awuzie, Bankole; Monyane, Thabiso, Godfrey (Sustainability 2020, 12, 961, 2020-01-29)

  Infrastructure delivery processes possess the potential to negatively influence sustainability. To curb the incidence of these processes within infrastructure delivery systems, the enthronement of an e ective project ...
• A Quality Assurance Framework For Sulphonic Acid-Coated Sand Used In 3D Printing Applications 

  Van Tonder, P.J.M; De Beer, D.J.; Wichers, J.H. (South African Journal of Industrial Engineering November 2020 Vol 31(3) Special Edition, pp 218-229, 2020-11-11)

  The need for companies to adopt a quality management strategy has significantly increased in recent times as a result of global competition and more demanding customers. It is important to integrate quality throughout the ...
• Influence Of Large Artificial Porosity On Bending Behaviour Of Ti6Al4V Eli Additively Manufactured Specimens Subjected To Typical Loads During Mastication 

  Wessels, J.A.; du Plessis, A.; Yadroitsava, I.; Els, J.; Yadroitsev, I. (South African Journal of Industrial Engineering November 2020 Vol 31(3) Special Edition, pp 242-252, 2020-11-11)

  Effective quality control of implants made using additive manufacturing is an important task for suppliers to comply fully with existing regulations and certifications. To study the influence of porosity on the mechanical ...

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