The introduction of new methods to solve a specific task was always the ignition for the human mind to find new solutions. Considering the new demands in mechanical lavender harvest for oil production a novel harvester ...

PMC Harvesters Ltd is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the pea and bean market. Their primary product line is a self propelled harvester known as the 979 CT harvester. The 979 CT is of considerable proportions ...

Natural fibre composites are fast emerging as a viable alternative to traditional materials and synthetic composites. Their low cost, lightweight, good mechanical performance and their environmentally friendly nature ...

This thesis focuses on the mechanical properties and the impact energy absorption capabilities of injection moulded hybrid three-phase polymer composites. Its main aim is to investigate the effect of different micro ...

Nanotechnology research and its commercial applications have experienced an exponential rise in the recent decades. Although there are a lot of studies with regards to toxicity of nanoparticles, the exposure to nanoparticles, ...

Off-road mobility defines the ability of land-based vehicles to accelerate, pull loads and climb gradients. Historically, much of the work completed to relate mobility to vehicle and terrain characteristics has been ...