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9. O Olabanji, K Mpofu. (2021). Design concept evaluation technique

via functional link matrix and fuzzy VIKOR based on left and right
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10. V Sibanda, K Mpofu, J Trimble (2021). Methodology for the design of a
reconfigurable guillotine shear and bending press machine (RGS&BPM).
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11. Daniyan, I., Muvunzi, R., & Mpofu, K. (2021). Artificial intelligence system for
enhancing product’s performance during its life cycle
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12. Daniyan, I., Mpofu, K., Ramatsetse, B., & Phuluwa, H. S. (2021).
Numerical modelling and validation of Aluminium Friction Stir Welding
(FSW) process during railcar manufacturing. Procedia CIRP, 97, 7-14.

13. Daniyan, I. A., Tlhabadira, I., Mpofu, K., & Adeodu, A. O. (2021).

Process design and optimization for the milling operation of aluminium
alloy (AA6063 T6). Materials Today: Proceedings, 38, 536-543.

14. Daniyan, I. A., Mpofu, K., Adeodu, A. O., & Adesina, O. (2021). Development of
carbon fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites and optimization of the process
parameters for railcar applications. Materials today: proceedings, 38, 628-634.

15. Daniyan, I. A., Tlhabadira, I., Mpofu, K., & Adeodu, A. O. (2021).
Process design and optimization for the milling operation of aluminium
alloy (AA6063 T6). Materials Today: Proceedings, 38, 536-543.

16. Daniyan, I. A. Mpofu, K., Ramatsetse, B. I. and Muvunzi, R. (2021).
Comparative Analysis of the Lifecycle Assessment for the Assembly
Operations of Railcar Components. Procedia CIRP, 104:1632-1637.

17. Daniyan, I. A., Mpofu, K., Muvunzi, R., Fameso, F. and Ramatsetse,
B. I. (2021). Model Design and Finite Element Analysis of the Traction
Link of a Railcar. Procedia CIRP, 100: 37-42. Scopus Indexed.

18. Daniyan, I. A. Mpofu, K., Ramatsetse, B. I. and Makinde, O.
(2021). A Framework for a Reconfigurable Welding Jig for Sheet Metal
Panel Component of a Railcar. 2021 IEEE 12th International Conference

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