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Babatunde, S O and Ekundayo, D (2019) Barriers to the incorporation of BIM into quantity surveying undergraduate curriculum in the Nigerian universities. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 629–48.

Bellifa, S and Boumechra, N (2019) Effects of calcium leaching on the physical and mechanical properties of aerial lime-cement mortars. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(03), 649–66.

Dang, C N and Le-Hoai, L (2019) Relating knowledge creation factors to construction organizations’ effectiveness. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 515–36.

Dithebe, K, Aigbavboa, C O, Thwala, W D and Oke, A E (2019) Analysis on the perceived occurrence of challenges delaying the delivery of water infrastructure assets in South Africa. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(03), 554–71.

Kereri, J O and Adamtey, S (2019) RFID use in residential/commercial construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(03), 591–612.

Mayouf, M, Gerges, M and Cox, S (2019) 5D BIM: an investigation into the integration of quantity surveyors within the BIM process. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 17(03), 537–53.

Mekid, S and Bashmal, S (2019) Engineering manipulation at nanoscale: further functional specifications. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 572–90.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Instrumentation; AFM; Machine design; Nanomanipulator;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-09-2018-0165
  • Abstract:
    Novel nanomaterials and nano-devices require further functional aspects that can be designed and supported using new nanomanipulation techniques allowing specific functions at the design phase. The nano-manipulator becomes a key instrument for technology bridging sub-nano to mesoscale. The integration of various operations in nano-devices requires sub-nanometer precision and highly stable manipulator. This paper aims to review various design concepts of recent nanomanipulators, their motion characteristics, basic functions, imagine and automation with control techniques for the sake of establishing new design features based on recent requirements. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews various existing nanomanipulators, their motion characteristics, basic functions, imagine and automation with control techniques. This will support precision machine design methodology and robotics principles. Findings The availability of a nano-precision instrument with integrated functions has proved to be extremely helpful in addressing various fundamental problems in science and engineering such as exploring, understanding, modeling and testing nano-machining process; exact construction of nano-structure arrays; and inspection of devices with complex features. Originality/value New functional specifications have emerged from this review to support the design and make of new advanced nanomanipulators with more features availability to support manipulation within the same reference datum needed for research and education.

Mostafaeipour, A, Goudarzi, H, Sedaghat, A, Jahangiri, M, Hadian, H, Rezaei, M, Golmohammadi, A and Karimi, P (2019) Energy efficiency for cooling buildings in hot and dry regions using sol-air temperature and ground temperature effects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 613–28.

Thakur, N, Awasthi, Y, Hooda, M and Siddiqui, A S (2019) Adaptive whale optimization for intelligent multi-constraints power quality improvement under deregulated environment. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 490–514.

van Rensburg, R, Mellado, B and Augusto Marin Tobon, C (2019) Wireless mesh network data communications and reliability analysis for anti-theft application deployment in educational institutions. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(03), 474–89.