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Cordless linear synchronous motor material handling system for computer integrated manufacturing.
(2000)
Advanced material handling systems' impact on flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) have
increased the efficiency and work rate over conventional manufacturing assemblies. The
interaction of automated guided vehicles ...
Smart materials for structural health monitoring.
(2003)
A new philosophy in structural health monitoring was explored, with the view to the creation of a smart mining bolt: one which would bear the normal load of any bolt used in South African gold mining tunnels, but at the ...
Development of high strength material for smart aircraft bolt.
(2005)
Scientists are constantly seeking new and convenient non-destructive damage assessment techniques. In fact, a global market has developed for structural health monitoring products. Many of the currently available techniques ...
The formulation of process variables for the elimination of defects in a semi-solid high pressure die cast component.
(2006)
Semi-Solid Metal (SSM) forming has distinct advantages: strength, near net shape, thick and thin sections and a large scope of materials able to be cast. The aim of this project is to produce a near net shape component ...
The influence of process factors on the production of semi solid feedstock.
(2000)
Semi-solid manufacturing is a near net shape forming process that takes advantage of an
alloy's thixotropic behaviour. However, in order to obtain the desired thixotropic properties
from an alloy in the semi -solid state, ...
An investigation of the strength of an aircraft wing bolt with a centrally drilled hole.
(2000)
The investigation contained herein is a part of a larger, long-term project: The
Development of SMART Aircraft Bolts. Structural failures, at highly stressed
components, arc common in some of the aircraft used by the ...
A design methodology investigation and the design of a material handling system.
(2000)
This dissertation is undertaken under the auspices of both the CSIR, Division of Mining Technology and the University of Natal, School of Mechanical Engineering. The CSIR have outlined two fundamental objectives of the ...
Buckling of short, thin-walled cylinders, as applied to storage tanks.
(2001)
This is an investigation of the buckling characteristics of short, thin-walled
cylinders. This study was required as large storage tanks, which were converted from Boating roof to fixed roofed tanks, were found to buckle ...
Optimum design of grid structures of revolution using homogenised model.
(2000)
The present study involves analysis and design optimisation of lattice composite structures using symbolic computation. The concept of a homogenised model is used to represent heterogeneous composite isogrid structure as ...
Development of thermal energy storage and cooker module for the integrated solar energy project.
(2008)
Large percentages of the South African population have no access to grid power and are located
at distances that make provision for such facility uneconomical. Also traditional fuels are under
pressure. Most areas in ...