A Proper Orthogonal Decomposition-based inverse material parameter optimization method with applications to cardiac mechanics by Moodley, Kamlin

“…The development of realistic computer models of mechanical behaviour for soft biological tissues, such as cardiac tissue, is dependent on the formulation of appropriate constitutive laws and accurate identification of their material parameters. …”
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Shell finite elements, with applications in biomechanics by Bartle, Samantha

“…This thesis gives a detailed presentation of a formulation for thin shells, and its finite element approximation, with the goal of modelling soft, thin biological tissues. …”
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The performance of high speed reciprocating polymer seals in water by Barnes, Jonathan James

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Film-making in socio-culturally sensitive areas : lessons from the Bo-Kaap by Rose-Innes, Olivia

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A computational implementation of design sensitivity analysis and structural optimisation by Bothma, André Smith

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Elastic Mesh Deformation for Internal Flows with Moving Boundaries by Mohammed, Ali Alaa Abdelkareem Awad

“…As such a tank with a flexible internal beam serves as the tested case employed in this work. As such a computer code was developed and the elastic deformation was implemented via the Finite Element Galerkin method with two methods to control the element's distortion near the moving boundaries, Jacobian-based stiffening modification and the distance criterion method. …”
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The role of chirality in synthetic microwave absorbers by Bingle, Marianne

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Numerical simulation of implant-bone interaction following cementless joint replacement by Starke, Gregory Richard

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Nonlinear heat transfer and thermo mechanical stress analysis using finite elements. by Pennington, Derek Steven

“…The formulations are implemented in an existing temperature independent nonlinear finite element stress analysis code. …”
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Optimal crew routing for linear repetitive projects using graph theory and entropy maximization metric by Gouda, Ahmed

“…To meet the physical limitation of resources in linear projects, this study presents a flexible optimization model for resolving resource constraint dilemma in linear scheduling problems .The proposed model utilizes a MATLAB code as the searching algorithm to automate the model formulation. …”
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An integrated strategy and risk management approach for public universities in South Africa by Van der Walt, Viljoen

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Literature review of the use of common protective coatings for concrete structures with experiences in the South African context by Jappie, Luqmaan

“…Their exact properties depend on their formulation, type of polymer and polymer-cement ratio. …”
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Development of parallel strongly coupled hybrid fluid-structure interaction technology involving thin geometrically non-linear structures

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A network approach for the prediction of flow and flow splits within a gas turbine combustor

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Stochastic structural analysis of engineering components using the finite element method by Weber, Marc Anton

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An investigation into the reliability performance of bridges designed according to TMH-7 by Basson, Suzanne Esther

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Eish - when to use -ish-: a study in the verbalization of English lexical items in spoken Xhosa by Madubela, Ndumiso S

“…A primary function of this study was to formulate rules for the adoption of -ish- and -a and to provide statistical data as to which one is preferred by speakers.…”
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The characterisation for South African taxation purposes of gains and losses arising from the use of equity financial derivative instruments by Smith, Stephen Eugene

“…The detailed tax code of the United States has proved a less than satisfactory policy approach and the courts have struggled with doctrines of interpretation. …”
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Reliability assessment of structural concrete with special reference to stirrup design by Mensah, Kenneth Kwesi

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Nuclear reactions with polarized spin-1/2 beams by Hillhouse, G. C. (Gregory Campbell)

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