Development of a Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Splint

In daily life, we are constantly using our hands to do everything that is important to us. The thumbs play a critical role in this and losing stability of your thumb leads to a reduced Quality of Life. There are numerous conditions that can lead to joint problems in the thumb that negatively affect its stability, like rheumatoid arthritis,...

Load principles for drive mechanisms of Miter gates: Assessing suitablitliy of current codes and guidelines for drive mechanisms

In recent years, in a number of projects gate drive mechanisms of navigation locks were checked or adapted for a longer service life, during which the reliability, safety and availability of the structure had to be guaranteed for an extended period. Several problems were encountered. When verifying the gate drive mechanism, it was found that the...

Modelling route choice of inland shipping vessels in the port of Rotterdam

Umhlanga Rocks coastal defense

The eThekwini coastline is a vulnerable coastline subject to chronic erosion and damage due to sea level rise. In 2007 a severe storm caused major physical and economic damage along the coastline, proving the need for action. Umhlanga Rocks is a densely populated premium holiday destination on the eThekwini coastline suffering from similar...