Aaron S. Blicblau

Developing writing skills for graduate NESBC students (2009)

Blicblau, Aaron S., McManus, Kerry J., Prince, Anne

Students from non English-speaking backgrounds and cultures (NESBC) undertaking postgraduate research degrees are expected to write a major thesis and publish conference and journal articles. As...

Utilisation of fluctuations in the intensity of reflected light to discriminate amongst different road surfaces (2009)

Gladman, Craig M., Boellaard, Troy S. J., McManus, Kerry J., Blicblau, Aaron S.

The most significant development in modern braking is the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) The intervention of ABS, however, is not always advantageous. Major limitations arise when ABS is applied on...

Breaking the boundaries in engineering education by incorporating interdisciplinary and inter-gender interaction in final year projects (2005)

Blicblau, Aaron S., VanDerWalt, J. P

To contribute towards the interdisciplinary nature of the project, mechanical, electronic, and robotic and mechatronics students undertaking degree qualifications are involved in the technical...

Real-time detection of unsealed surfaces during skidding (2003)

McManus, Kerry J., Blicblau, Aaron S., Broadhurst, Christopher J., Carter, Ashley M. S.

The antilock braking system (ABS) fitted to modern passenger vehicles is intended to provide reliable and efficient braking under critical road conditions or in emergency situations. Thus,...

A multi-modal approach to teaching and learning: a case study of teaching materials and process engineering (2003)

Blicblau, Aaron S., Pocknee, Catherine

How we effectively plan, coordinate, resource and promote change is of ongoing concern to those who work in Higher Education. Increased pressure from diminishing resources, intensified competition...

Effects of microwave curing carbon doped epoxy adhesive-polycarbonate joints (2000)

Soesatyo, Bambang, Blicblau, Aaron S., Siores, Elias

This paper reports on the effect of adding two types of carbon black; Vulcan 66 and Sterling, to epoxy adhesive in lap joint of polycarbonate sheet to improve the microwave curing characteristics....