A numerical eigenmode analysis of the progressive buckling of thin-walled tubes by Fuggle, Timothy Mark

“…Many rigorous and time-consuming experimental models have been carried out in order to gain a better understanding of the different collapse modes of thin-walled square and cylindrical tubes. …”
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The effect of weld-induced imperfections on the buckling behaviour of spherical and conical shells by Steyn, Brett Kenneth

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Numerical (FEA) evaluation of crane end buffer impact forces by Haas, Trevor Neville

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Microgrid planning and design under uncertainty: A case study in Northern Angola by Kamanzi, Brian

“…Microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity functioning with two modes of operation. …”
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Voltage stability analysis of a power system network comprising a nuclear power plant by Boesak, Dawid John Johannes

“…In this dissertation, the different modes of power stability that can affect a nuclear power station will be investigated and discussed. …”
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The tribological behaviour of aluminium matrix composites by Wilson, Scott

“…The particulates become load bearing and protect the matrix by reducing the metal to counterface adhesive wear. …”
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Behavior of RC beams patch repaired and strengthened with FRP composites : a numerical study by Mundeli, Salathiel

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Design and development of an adaptive external bone fracture fixation system by Herbert, Christopher

“…To determine the quality of its structural integrity, the device was loaded under direct compressive and tensile load. …”
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Ontwikkeling van 'n 5:1 koaksiaal na golfleier drywingskombineerder vir hoe drywing toepassings by Colyn, Johannes

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A novel method for power system stabilizer design by Chen, Lian

“…However, power systems typically have multiple "modes" that result in the optimization problem being non-convex in nature. …”
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A thermofluid network-based methodology for integrated simulation of heat transfer and combustion in a pulverized coal-fired furnace by van Der Meer, Willem Arie

“…The full scale furnace model was then calibrated and validated via detailed CFD results for a wall-fired furnace operating at full load. The model was shown to scale well to other load conditions and real plant measurements. …”
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Die ontwerp van 'n kalibrasiebaken vir L-band doppler radars by De Wet, Jacques Milne

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Effect of permanent disk skew on rotor vibration and its relationship with manufacturing tolerances by Du Toit, T. H. J.

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Design and construction of a motor-actuated sea ice compression testing machine by Keche, Tamuka

“…The tested samples exhibited ductile failure modes in ice cores, with maximum stress observed before a gradual stress relaxation. …”
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Rail surface anomaly detection : a deep learning . approach for computer vision

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The application of advanced signal processing techniques to the condition monitoring of electrical machine drive systems by Barendse_PS

“…The detection algorithm is load dependent, however it only requires a minimum load of approximately 30% at the desired speed. …”
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The application of advanced signal processing techniques to the condition monitoring of electrical machine drive systems by Barendse, Paul Stanley

“…The detection algorithm is load dependent, however it only requires a minimum load of approximately 30% at the desired speed. …”
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Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams using NSM GFRP: Assessing Key Parameters by Arab, Berlant

“…These methods were found to improve bond strength and delay failure modes, yet they could not fully compensate for the deficiencies in bonding length. …”
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