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  • Analysis of a four state switchable hydro-pneumatic spring and damper system 
    Giliomee, Christiaan Lambert (University of Pretoria, 2007-01-24)
    Spring and damper characteristics determine to a large extent the ride quality and handling of a vehicle. Since the requirements for good ride and good handling are conflicting, adjustable suspension elements are developed. ...
  • Analysis of the particle swarm optimization algorithm 
    Wilke, Daniel Nicolas (University of Pretoria, 2007-02-01)
    Increasing prominence is given to the role of optimization in engineering. The global optimization problem is in particular frequently studied, since this difficult optimization problem is in general intractable. As a ...
  • Comparative study into occupant support concepts with respect to crash response 
    Meintjes, Schalk Willem van der Merwe (University of Pretoria, 2006-01-11)
    It is argued that together with improved protection structures and energy dissipation systems, a favourable pilot position with sufficient support and restraint could reduce fatalities in aviation accidents. In this document ...