Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

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  • 2009

    A graph theoretic approach for spectral null codes

    Ouahada, K. & Ferreira, H. C., 7 Dec 2009, 2009 IEEE Information Theory Workshop, ITW 2009. p. 369-373 5 p. 5351185. (2009 IEEE Information Theory Workshop, ITW 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • A k-cube graph construction for mappings from binary vectors to permutations

    Ouahada, K. & Ferreira, H. C., 2009, 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, ISIT 2009. p. 630-634 5 p. 5205703. (IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory - Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    5 Citations (Scopus)

  • Application of artificial intelligence (AI) methods for designing and analysis of reconfigurable cellular manufacturing system (RCMS)

    Xing, B., Nelwamondo, F. V., Battle, K., Gao, W. & Marwala, T., 2009, ICAST 2009 - 2nd International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology. p. 402-409 8 p. 5409694. (ICAST 2009 - 2nd International Conference on Adaptive Science and Technology).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    18 Citations (Scopus)

  • Business process improvement strategies for the CMT clothing manufacturer:A case study in Kwa-Zulu Natal

    Ramdass, K., Pretorius, J. H. & Pretorius, L., 2009, 2009 International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, CIE 2009. IEEE Computer Society, p. 640-645 6 p. 5223958. (2009 International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, CIE 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Caller behaviour classification: A comparison of SVM and FIS techniques

    Patel, P. B. & Marwala, T., 2009, Advances in Computational Intelligence. Springer Verlag, p. 199-208 10 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing; vol. 61 AISC).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Comparing vibratory and impact laboratory compaction methods

    Lange, D. P. & Fanourakis, G., 2009, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: The Academia and Practice of Geotechnical Engineering. p. 93-96 4 p. (Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: The Academia and Practice of Geotechnical Engineering; vol. 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    3 Citations (Scopus)

  • Critical design parameters for a low altitude long endurance solar powered UAV

    Wilkins, G., Fourie, D. & Meyer, J., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308105. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    11 Citations (Scopus)

  • Development of a new product using two distributed teams

    Mbohwa, C., 2009, Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies II; from the 2008 International Conference on Engineering Research and Development: Innovations, ICERD 2008. Trans Tech Publications, p. 557-564 8 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 62-64).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Differentially expressed gene identification based on separability index

    Perez, M., Featherston, J., Rubin, D. M., Marwala, T., Scottz, L. E. & Stevens, W., 2009, 8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2009. p. 429-434 6 p. 5381481. (8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Distance-optimality study for permutation codes using cyclic-shift prefix/suffix technique

    Ouahada, K., Ferreira, H. C. & Cheng, L., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308168. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Earned Value as a Performance measurement tool for small and large construction projects in a South African environment

    Vertenten, M., Pretorius, L. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308080. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Efficient balancing of q-ary sequences with parallel decoding

    Swart, T. G. & Weber, J. H., 2009, 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, ISIT 2009. p. 1564-1568 5 p. 5205824. (IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory - Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    22 Citations (Scopus)

  • Exploitation of stream processing on graphical processors in inertial navigation

    Roets, S. F., Meyer, J. & Du Plessis, F., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308388. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Fibre Bragg gratings in polymer optical fibre at 980 nm

    Terblanche, J., Schmieder, D. & Meyer, J., 2009, 20th International Conference on Optical Fibre Sensors. 75037F. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 7503).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    8 Citations (Scopus)

  • Genetic algorithms, neural networks, fuzzy inference system, support vector machines for call performance classification

    Patel, P. B. & Marwala, T., 2009, 8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2009. p. 415-420 6 p. 5381487. (8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    6 Citations (Scopus)

  • Implementation of a low-cost inertial navigation system on a real-time Linux platform

    Fourie, D. & Meyer, J., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308248. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Key interventions in improving the throughput rate of industrial engineering undergraduates: A case study at the University of Johannesburg

    Nel, H. & Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A. F., 2009, IEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. p. 930-934 5 p. 5373546. (IEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Mathematical modeling of a new improved design of a rail carriage suspension system for the wagons used in Zimbabwe

    Mbohwa, C., Agwa-Ejon, J. & Murasiki, C., 2009, Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies II; from the 2008 International Conference on Engineering Research and Development: Innovations, ICERD 2008. Trans Tech Publications, p. 645-654 10 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 62-64).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Missing data imputation through the use of the random forest algorithm

    Pantanowitz, A. & Marwala, T., 2009, Advances in Computational Intelligence. Springer Verlag, p. 53-62 10 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing; vol. 61 AISC).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    64 Citations (Scopus)

  • Modelling a wireless sensor network as a small world network

    Chinnappen-Rimer, S. & Hancke, G. P., 2009, International Conference on Wireless Networks and Information Systems, WNIS 2009. p. 7-10 4 p. 5381611. (International Conference on Wireless Networks and Information Systems, WNIS 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    7 Citations (Scopus)

  • New error-correcting ternary line codes with additional nulls

    Ouahada, K., Ferreira, H. C. & Swart, T. G., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308170. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Optimization of radio frequency usage: A case study of ondo state television broadcast Nigeria

    Abe, B., Marwala, T., Adeloye, A. & Jimoh, A., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308110. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Pattern recognition and feature selection for the development of a new artificial larynx

    Russell, M. J., Rubin, D. M., Marwala, T. & Wigdorowitz, B., 2009, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering: Image Processing, Biosignal Processing, Modelling and Simulation, Biomechanics. 4 ed. Springer Verlag, p. 736-739 4 p. (IFMBE Proceedings; vol. 25, no. 4).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    4 Citations (Scopus)

  • Perimeter Echo Algorithm for network localization

    Chinnappen-Rimer, S. & Hancke, G. P., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308395. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Reliability of an electrical mill motor

    Pretorius, C. J. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308137. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Re-synchronization of permutation codes with Viterbi-like decoding

    Cheng, L., Swart, T. G. & Ferreira, H. C., 2009, 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and its Applications, ISPLC 2009. p. 36-40 5 p. 4913400. (2009 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and its Applications, ISPLC 2009).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    7 Citations (Scopus)

  • Small fuel cell powering an unmanned aerial vehicle

    Fürrutter, M. K. & Meyer, J., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308096. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    21 Citations (Scopus)

  • The effect of the pipe material in the behaviour of longitudinal cracks under pressure

    Ilunga, D. T., Van Zyl, J. E. & Dundu, M., 2009, Proceedings of the 10th Annual Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference, WDSA 2008. p. 777-781 5 p. (Proceedings of the 10th Annual Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference, WDSA 2008).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • The effect of the pipe material in the behaviour of longitudinal cracks under pressure

    Ilunga, D. T., Van Zyl, J. E. & Dundu, M., 2009, Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support - Proceedings of Selected Papers of the 2009 International Foundation Congress and Equipment Expo. 187 ed. p. 777-781 5 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; no. 187).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • The role of renewable energy in the electricity industry in Zimbabwe

    Mbohwa, C. & Siso, B., 2009, Advances in Materials and Systems Technologies II; from the 2008 International Conference on Engineering Research and Development: Innovations, ICERD 2008. Trans Tech Publications, p. 495-505 11 p. (Advanced Materials Research; vol. 62-64).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Towards automatic digital surface model generation using a Graphics Processing Unit

    Van Der Merwe, D. & Meyer, J., 2009, IEEE Africon 2009. 5308102. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)
  • 2008

    A systems thinking approach to manage distribution channels in the control and Instrumentation product market with multi-faceted product lines

    Dirker, H. G., Pretorius, L. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2008, Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT. p. 1389-1394 6 p. 4654574. (Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, ICMIT).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Experimental verification of the compensation of fades with spectral shaping in PLC

    Ouahada, K., Snyders, A. J., Ferreira, H. C. & Swart, T. G., 2008, IEEE ISPLC 2008 - 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications. p. 325-330 6 p. 4510448. (IEEE ISPLC 2008 - 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Frequency domain approach to computing loop phase margins of multivariable systems

    Ye, Z., Wang, Q. G., Hang, C. C., Zhang, Y. & Zhang, Y., 2008, Proceedings of the 17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC. 1 PART 1 ed. (IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline); vol. 17, no. 1 PART 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Guaranteed dominant pole placement with PID controllers

    Wang, Q. G., Zhang, Z., Astrom, K. J., Zhang, Y. & Zhang, Y., 2008, Proceedings of the 17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC. 1 PART 1 ed. (IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline); vol. 17, no. 1 PART 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    12 Citations (Scopus)

  • Investigation into the use of autoencoder neural networks, principal component analysis and support

    Marivate, V. N., Nelwamondo, F. V. & Marwala, T., 2008, Proceedings of the 17th World Congress, International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC. 1 PART 1 ed. (IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline); vol. 17, no. 1 PART 1).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • K-bit grouping moment balancing templates for spectral shaping codes

    Cheng, L., Ferreira, H. C. & Ouahada, K., 2008, 2008 IEEE Information Theory Workshop, ITW. p. 426-430 5 p. 4578700. (2008 IEEE Information Theory Workshop, ITW).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    3 Citations (Scopus)

  • Managing distribution channels in the control and instrumentation product market with multi-faceted product lines

    Dirker, H. G., Pretorius, L. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2008, PICMET '08 - 2008 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings Technology Management for a Sustainable Economy. p. 2323-2336 14 p. 4599856. (PICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Managing the implementation of banking systems for repeatable success

    Malan, A., Pretorius, L. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2008, PICMET '08 - 2008 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings Technology Management for a Sustainable Economy. p. 2366-2375 10 p. 4599861. (PICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Regaining synchronization using neural networks to detect watermark codes

    Heymann, R. & Ferreira, H. C., 2008, 2008 International Symposium on Information Theory and its Applications, ISITA2008. 4895499. (2008 International Symposium on Information Theory and its Applications, ISITA2008).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    1 Citation (Scopus)

  • Synchronization using Insertion/Deletion correcting permutation codes

    Cheng, L., Swart, T. G. & Ferreira, H. C., 2008, IEEE ISPLC 2008 - 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications. p. 135-140 6 p. 4510412. (IEEE ISPLC 2008 - 2008 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    9 Citations (Scopus)
  • 2007

    A framework for increasing project maturity and capability in Southern Africa

    Malan, A., Pretorius, L. & Pretorius, J. H. C., 2007, PICMET '07 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology - Proceedings Management of Converging Technologies. p. 2212-2224 13 p. 4349553. (Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • A performance evaluation of shaped planar inductor windings in gapped core applications utilizing turns with constant DC-resistance

    Pentz, D. C. & Hofsajer, I. W., 2007, IEEE PES PowerAfrica 2007 Conference and Exposition, PowerAfrica. 4498109. (IEEE PES PowerAfrica 2007 Conference and Exposition, PowerAfrica).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    4 Citations (Scopus)

  • Cancellation and error correction for narrowband interference with spectral nulls codes and OFDM modulation

    Ouahada, K., Ferreira, H. C., Vinck, A. J. H., Snyders, A. J. & Swart, T. G., 2007, IEEE AFRICON 2007. 4401559. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    2 Citations (Scopus)

  • Conflict modelling and knowledge extraction using computational intelligence methods

    Tettey, T. & Marwala, T., 2007, INES 2007 - 11th International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Proceedings. p. 161-166 6 p. 4283691. (INES 2007 - 11th International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Proceedings).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    12 Citations (Scopus)

  • Convolutional code search for good permutation trellis codes using M-ary FSK

    Swart, T. G., Han Vinck, A. J. & Ferreira, H. C., 2007, 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC'07. p. 441-446 6 p. 4231739. (2007 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications, ISPLC'07).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    3 Citations (Scopus)

  • Decoding distance-preserving permutation codes for power-line communications

    Swart, T. G. & Ferreira, H. C., 2007, IEEE AFRICON 2007. 4401563. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    15 Citations (Scopus)

  • Design considerations for a low altitude long endurance solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle

    Meyer, J., Du Plessis, J. A. F., Ellis, P. & Clark, W., 2007, IEEE AFRICON 2007. 4401516. (IEEE AFRICON Conference).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    25 Citations (Scopus)

  • Desulphurization of South African coal using low power microwave energy

    Mohamed, W., Wagner, N. & Mulaba-Bafubiandi, A., 2007, 24th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2007, PCC 2007. p. 1707-1714 8 p. (24th Annual International Pittsburgh Coal Conference 2007, PCC 2007; vol. 3).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Developments in structural steel construction in Southern Africa

    Dundu, M., 2007, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, ICSCS07 - Steel and Composite Structures. p. 317-322 6 p. (Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Steel and Composite Structures, ICSCS07 - Steel and Composite Structures).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review