Discrete models of solids have been motivated, in large part, by the discontinuous and
heterogeneous nature of material structure and its breakdown under loading. The …

Laboratory x-ray micro–computed tomography (micro-CT) is a fast-growing method in
scientific research applications that allows for non-destructive imaging of morphological …

The effect of laser power on defect characteristics, microstructure development, constituent
phases, and crystallographic texture was studied on a laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) …

Background Fresh food are perishable, and freezing is a popular way of maintaining the
quality and safety of foods. However, ice crystals formed during freezing may result in the …

Background Food microstructure can be visualised by a wide range of microscopic
techniques, however these methods are usually destructive and require sample preparation …

Imaging and image analysis of shale provides insights into the pore and fracture networks,
disposition of compositional elements, and signatures of diagenesis and fluid flow …

This work investigates the effectiveness of the use of volcanic ash along with silica fume as a
partial replacement for Portland cement. Multiple mix combinations of volcanic ash, silica …

Positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) is a technique which allows the high-resolution,
three-dimensional imaging of particulate and multiphase systems, including systems which …

This paper presents work towards development of a new type of polymeric microcapsule
with phenol–formaldehyde (PF) resin as shell and dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) as healing …

Abstract The Stellenbosch University CT Scanner Facility is an open access laboratory
providing non-destructive X-ray computed tomography (CT) and a high performance image …