Author:Claassens, JDate:2010The authors propose a more robust robot programming; by demonstration system planner that produces a reproduction; path which satisfies statistical constraints derived from demonstration; trajectories and avoids obstacles given the freedom; ...Read more
Author:Butgereit, L; Coetzee, L; Hay, J; Hugo, J; Gush, Kim LDate:Aug 2011The “Internet of Things” is the phenomenon of more and more “things” being connected to the Internet (as opposed to people getting connected to the Internet). Although the concept of “Internet of Things” includes bidirectional access (“things” ...Read more
Author:John, Maya JDate:Jun 2014This chapter presents an overview on the compounding and processing techniques of natural rubber compounds. The introductory portion deals with different types of rubbers and principles of rubber compounding. The primary and secondary fillers ...Read more
Author:Salehiyan, Reza; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2018This chapter discusses the roles of different nanoparticle types such as clays, CNTs, and graphene-based materials in the rubber manufacturing processes. It is shown that nanoparticles not only reinforce rubber matrices, but they can also ...Read more
Author:Esser, MJD; Preussler, D; Sharma, Ameeth; Jacobs, Cobus; Bollig, CDate:Nov 2009In order to demonstrate the feasibility of a helicopter-based application using advanced laser technology, the authors have developed a rugged and compact mid-infrared solid-state laser. The requirement for the laser was to simultaneously ...Read more
Author:Muller, EFEDate:1972The following laboratory procedure for the dilatomer test for coal has been translated from the German Laboratoriumvorschrift of the Steinkohlenkokerei LV 20/32/01, edition May 1966.Read more
Author:Van Huyssteen, GB; Pilon, SDate:Nov 2009For fast-tracking the development of resources for resource-scarce languages, one could transfer existing technologies from one language to another well-sourced, closely-related language. In this contribution, the authors describe the development ...Read more
Author:Dlodlo, N; Hunter, Lawrance; Botha, Anton F; Cele, C; Metelerkamp, RDate:Sep 2009This paper describes the concepts and development of a rule-based expert system to establish the optimum linkage between the yarn twist factor and end-use of a yarn and determine the appropriate twist for the particular yarn. The quality of ...Read more
Author:Jobson, AJDate:1973A number of rumble installations have been constructed on rural roads in South Africa and although no local accident data are available the provincial roads engineers consider them of value in alerting drives to the need for caution on the ...Read more
Author:National Institute for Transport and Road Research; Transport and Road DigestDate:1977Rumble surfaces are intermittent short lengths of coarse-textured road surfacings on which vehicle tyres produce a rumbling sound. used in conjunction with appropriate roadsigns and markings, they can reduce accidents on rural roads by alerting ...Read more
Author:Afachao, K; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Jun 2023In the world of technology, there are several emerging technologies that are driving research towards making the Intelligent Edge suitable for various application growth. Some of these technologies include Artificial Intelligence, the Internet ...Read more
Author:Mahumani, BKDate:Mar 2009This thesis constitutes a socio-economic study that centres on determining the economic value of groundwater in rural and agricultural uses. Limpopo Water Management Area (WMA1) and Luvuvhu/Letaba Water Management Area (WMA2) were studied in ...Read more
Author:Chakwizira, J; Nhemachena, CDate:Sep 2010Between the years 2008 and 2010 CSIR Built Environment embarked on a joint project with the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to develop a rural community sustainable development portal. The portal provides a point for interaction, dialogue and ...Read more
Author:Mapako, M; Prasad, GDate:Apr 2007National electrification programmes are given priority in many developing countries and the level of electrification is generally seen as one of the key indicators of development. Utilities find rural electrification programmes a challenge ...Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Herselman, Martha EDate:May 2016The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into how rural teachers were empowered to become co-creators of innovative practices in their classrooms. The co-creation was operationalised as a merging of teachers existing knowledge of their ...Read more
Author:Chakwizira, J; Nhemachena, C; Dube, S; Maponya, GDate:Oct 2010This paper presents insights into rural travel and mobility issues facing persons with disabilities [PWD]. The linkages and impact of existing social, economic and physical constraints to rural travel and movement is explored and discussed. ...Read more
Author:Solsona, FDate:Mar 1991This technical guide describes a very simple technique for water tank construction called H-F-B (heart filled blocks). The technique makes use of a simple mould (which can be made even in rural areas) for the manufacture of concrete building ...Read more
Author:Mabena, LF; Modibedi, Remegia M; Ray, Suprakas S; Coville, NJDate:Oct 2012Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNTs) prepared via thermal chemical vapor deposition (CVD), were used to support ruthenium (Ru) nanoparticles made using a microwave assisted reduction technique. The amount of Ru deposited on N-CNTs was ...Read more
Author:Mabena, LF; Modibedi, Remegia M; Ray, Suprakas S; Coville, NJDate:Jul 2012The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode of fuel cells plays an important role in controlling the performance of a fuel cell but the poor kinetics of the ORR hinders this performance. Currently platinum-based metals are the best ...Read more
Author:Wall, KDate:May 2010Aircraft and the motor car, with improved roads, have revolutionised inter-city travel; the internet has revolutionised how learners prepare assignments; computers have revolutionised data sorting and analysis, and so on. This newspaper article ...Read more