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Experimental Validation on Flatness based Control of Flexible Robot Arm

Markus, Elisha. D. (2016 Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa and Robotics and Mechatronics International Conference (PRASA-RobMech) Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2016)

This paper discusses the practical implementation of a flatness based control for a flexible joint robot arm. Using differential flatness theory, reference trajectories are generated for a flexible joint robot and then ...
Assessment of reliability of the hydrometer by examination of sediment

Stott, Philip; Monye, Priscilla; Theron, Elizabeth (First Southern African Geotechnical Conference, At Sun City, South Africa, 2016)

A fundamental aspect of the characterization of any soil is the assessment of its particle size distribution. While this is relatively easy for the coarse fraction it remains problematic for soil fines particu-larly for ...
Demand Side Management of a grid connected PV-WT-Battery hybrid system

Phiri, S.F.; Kusakana, K. (IEEE Xplore: Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy (ICUE), International Conference, 2016)

Due to technological developments, some isolated areas, where consumers were supplied with electricity using standalone hybrid systems, are currently being connected to the grid. The new problem induced by these ...
Images of Central Areas: A Comparative Analysis between South Africa and European Cities

Das, Dillip Kumar (Proceedings of Planning Africa Conference, 2016)

Central areas depict distinct images of cities. Increasingly, it is seen that the significance of the designated central areas in many cities across the world has been relegated because of the up market developments ...
Variability in soil properties and its consequences for design

Stott, P.R.; Theron, E. (First Southern African Geotechnical Conference, At Sun City, South Africa, 2016)

It has been observed that when samples from one particular layer of one particular test pit are analysed by different laboratories the results may vary over an alarmingly large range. Jakobsz and Day (2007) suggested that ...
Student Perceptions to the Use of Paperless Technology in Assessments–A Case Study Using Clickers

Kuriakose, Rangith Baby; Luwes, Nicolaas (Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2016)

Modern classrooms see many innovative practices in facilitation. Most facilitators prefer using presentations animated videos and multimedia to better explain their content. Campuses are Wi-Fi enabled and students use ...
A case study: Validating a LabVIEW simulation models presentation of fundamental principles in emerging renewable energy systems

Hertzog, Pierre E; Swart, Arthur James (IEEE Xplore: Emerging Technologies and Innovative Business Practices for the Transformation of Societies (EmergiTech), IEEE International Conference, 2016)

LabVIEW has the advantage of being able to customize a graphical user interface to produce visual results at different stages, performing signal acquisition and processing of several stages simultaneously. It has become ...
Arduino — Enabling engineering students to obtain academic success in a design-based module

Hertzog, Pierre E; Swart, Arthur J (IEEE Xplore: Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2016)

A key graduate attribute for engineering students is the design and development of solutions for real-life problems. Enabling students to grasp engineering design principles often proves challenging, especially within ...
State of the art of Additive Manufacturing for polymeric medical implants

Nsengimana, Joseph; Van Der Walt, Jacobus G (17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa, 2016)

Additive Manufacturing (AM) commonly known as 3D printing has found many applications in the automotive, aerospace and medical industries. The flexibility to fabricate 3D objects of any complexity displayed by AM technologies ...
Target costing in construction: perceptions from Quantity Syrveyors

MOTUBA, L; NOGQALA, N; MONYANE, TG; EMUZE, FA (Department of Construction management & Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 2016)

The purpose of this research is to explore target costing (TC) principles in relation to its use and adoption, with the intention to reveal the potential for positive impact on project performance in South Africa. The ...
Conceptual Evaluation Ideas for the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme in South Africa

Monyane, Thabiso; Emuze, Fidelis; Crafford, Gerrit (5TH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE Port Elizabeth, 28-29 November, 2016)

A doctoral study has been embarked upon with the intentions of addressing cost management problems encountered on Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) in South Africa. Given that poor cost performance ...
Academic and Student Perceptions on the Integration of HIV and AIDS education in an Electrical Engineering Curriculum at a South African University of Technology

Louw, Nicolaas; Lawrence, Meda; Swart, James (2nd International Conference on Higher Education Advances, HEAd’16 Universitat Polit`ecnica de Val`encia, Val`encia, 2016)

South Africa has the largest number of people living with HIV and AIDS in the world. A concerted effort is needed to address this epidemic, lest a socioeconomic crisis may cripple the country. Education may be the most ...
STRAIN GAUGE VALIDATION OF FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF A TI6AL4V (ELI) MANDIBULAR IMPLANT PRODUCED THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Monaheng, L.F.; Du Preez, W.B.; Olwagen, A.; Haupt, P. (Conference: Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa, At Vaal University of Technology Gauteng Science and Technology park, 2016)

Medical implants created by Ti6Al4V (ELI) through Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes have a very positive impact on the quality of life of patients who have undergone bone reconstructive surgery. The effectiveness of ...
EVALUATION OF THE COMPRESSIVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULAR DMLS STRUCTURES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Dzogbewu, Thywill Cephas; Monaheng, L; Els, J; van Zyl, I; du Preez, W B; Yadroitsava, I; Yadroitsev, I (SUNConferences, 17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa, 2016)

The type of material used in biomedical applications depends on specific implant applications; different types of implant need different mechanical properties. Since the architectures of bone tissues in the human body are ...
Testing for homogeneity and orthotropy of Ti6Al4V (ELI) parts built by Direct Metal Laser Sintering

Malefane, L.B.; du Preez, W.B.; Maringa, M. (17th Annual Conference of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa, 2016)

Design of medical prostheses is typically based on the mechanical properties of the materials used. However, apart from non-loadbearing implants, medical prostheses in use are exposed to various forms of dynamic loading. ...
ASSESSMENT OF MANUFACTURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF POLYURETHANE HEART VALVES PRODUCED THROUGH A LOCALLY DEVELOPED DIP MOULDING PROCESS

Masheane, L; du Preez, WB; Combrinck, J (1,2,3Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Centre for Rapid Prototyping & ManufacturingCentral University of Technology, Free State, South Africa, 2016)

Polyurethane heart valves have been widely studied as possible replacement for mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. The development of an inexpensive routine production technique for manufacturing of polyurethane ...
Energy dispatching of an isolated diesel-battery hybrid power system

Kusakana, Kanzumba (IEEE Xplore: Industrial Technology (ICIT), IEEE International Conference, 2016)

In this paper, two control strategies involving “continuous” and “ON/OFF” operation of the diesel generator in the battery-integrated hybrid system are developed, implemented and compared. The main purpose of these ...
EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN ROAD TRANSPORTATION: NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE

Adedeji, Jacob Adedayo; Abejide, Samuel Olugbenga; Hassan, Mohamed Mostafa (International Conference on Traffic and Transporet Engineering- Belgrade November 24-25, 2016)

Continuous increase in death toll as a result of road accident is at an alarming rate. Recent World Health Organization (WHO) global annual report estimated that about 1.25 million people die in road crashes and Africa ...
EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND RE-ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR CENTRAL AREAS OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIES: A CASE STUDY OF KIMBERLEY CITY

Das, Dillip Kumar; Keetse, Mmusho (International Conference on Traffic and Transporet Engineering- Belgrade November 24-25, 2016)

Traffic congestion in and around the central business districts (CBD) of South African cities is a major challenge. Apparently, it is engendering undesirable consequences that include impeding vehicular flow, causing ...
EFFECTS OF THE PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT NETWORK AND ILLUMINATION ON ACCESSIBILITY ON PUBLIC PARKS IN SOUTH AFRICAN CITIES

Das, Dilip Kumar; Honiball, James (International Conference on Traffic and Transporet Engineering- Belgrade November 24-25, 2016)

Public parks are integral elements of residential areas of cities. It is well established that public parks have a positive influence on the social and physical health of the people who have access to them. The public ...

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