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: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: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: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: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: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:Reinecke, John D; Snyman, IM; Ahmed, R; Beetge, FJDate:Nov 2008The understanding of shallow-buried near-field anti-vehicular mine explosions is crucial to the research, development and validation of vehicle and occupant protection systems. This paper presents research executed on various explosive charge ...Read more
Author:Reinecke, John D; Snyman, IM; Ahmed, R; Beetge, FJDate:Nov 2008The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of vehicle landmine protection validation testing in South Africa. A short history of validation test standards is given, followed by a summary of current open test standards in general ...Read more
Author:Canbulat, I; Van der Merwe, JNDate:Mar 2000This research report includes a detailed literature review on acts and procedures in other major coal producing countries, an underground monitoring programme in various mining districts and numerical modelling. The literature review showed ...Read more
Author:Holtmann, B; Jansen Van Vuuren, CDate:Jul 2007There is a tendency to think of road or transport safety as a separate subject from safety and security, yet the two are closely interwoven. The paper will make some of these connections, referring to local and where relevant international ...Read more
Author:Hecker, GFKDate:Apr 1996The current South African regulations for sizing of mine winder ropes were introduced during 1956, based mainly on circumstantial evidence. A more rational approach was required to meet the demands for improved guarantees of safety and for ...Read more
Author:Hecker, GFK; Van Zyl, MNDate:Apr 1996The steering committee on factors of safety of winder ropes has appointed a working group to draw up a set of proposals for changing the regulations governing the required rope strength in the Minerals Act. Certain research projects have been ...Read more
Author:Borrello, M; Van Zyl, MN; Wainwright, EJDate:Apr 1996Previous work which was carried out on splice demonstrated that the efficiency of this type of termination was sensitive to both rigger skill and operating loads. It was therefore suggested that future research should be aimed at identifying ...Read more
Author:Borrello, M; Kuun, TC; Wainwright, EJ; James, A; Hecker, GFKDate:Jun 1996The aim of this investigation was the verification of the code of Practice for Rope Condition Assessment. Ropes were meant to be discarded according to the discard criteria as outlined in the code and then tested by the CSIR. The results of ...Read more
Author:Wainwright, EJ; Kuun, TC; Borello, M; Hecker, GFKDate:Apr 1996An objective of this study guide for “wire rope inspectors” was to provide an overview of the training modules and to identify the most important features of winder operation and rope inspection.Read more
Author:Hecker, GFK; Kroonstuiver, JDate:Apr 1996This research study attempts to determine the maximum rope force in the rope of a mine winding system subsequent to a break control system failure. Four different winder ropes were evaluated: a 4000m Blair multi system; a 2300m Blair multi ...Read more
Author:Taute, BJEDate:Nov 2008This paper reviews Safety and Security in the CSIR since the initiative was started towards the end of 1996. Motivated by the reality of high levels of crime and violence, the CSIR vision is to be a national centre of competence for integrative ...Read more
Author:Roux, JD; Dreyer, E; Wainwright, KADate:May 1999The subject of this specification is safety detaching hooks for mine shaft conveyances.
According to South African Law1 it is a legal requirement for all winding systems, where the end of the winding rope is fastened to the drum of the winding ...Read more