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Upgrading of Aston – Ntuha road 1.4km in Masindi Municipality
(2017-10-17)
This report consists of activities of design and construction for Aston Ntuha road (1.4 Km) in Masindi Municipal Council Central Division upgrading from gravel to paved standard.
The major objective of the projects is: ...
Design review and capacity improvement Project Lot B, Kampala Northern Bypass
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
The study was done specifically to this project to undertake a design review and construction supervision of the physical construction of the works on behalf of the Uganda National Roads Authority while ensuring that the ...
Investigation of resonance in propeller turbines: The case of units 14/15 at Kiira power station
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
This dissertation presents results of an investigation which focused on determining if
resonance is the cause of vibration on two propeller turbines at Kiira Hydro-Power
Station, located in Jinja, Uganda. The main goal ...
Characterization of grey water in Kyebando, Kisalosalo and determination of the design criteria for greywater systems treating water for irrigation
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
In many urban and peri-urban communities of low and medium income countries, grey water discharge is of increasing concern as population in these areas continues growing, consequently bringing about an increase in quantities ...
Investigation into the engineering properties of recycled red clay brick aggregates and crumb rubber mixtures for pavement construction
(Makerere University, 2017)
Large volumes of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste and End-Of-Life rubber tyres produced every year cause a huge environmental problem. Both bricks and rubber wastes are non-biodegradable in nature and pose a threat ...
Using communication design to enhance waste separation practices (Case study: Kampala Central Division and the new waste bins)
(Makerere University, 2018-11-20)
The study aims to understand and comprehend the impact of the universal symbols for recycling and separating waste on the new waste separation bins. A qualitative case study was conducted to examine the relationship between ...
A case study of the construction of the Faculty of Business Computing at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa Campus
(2018-12)
The management of construction is an enterprise that involves many people with diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. The owner, the design professional and the Contractor comprise the primary triad of parties, but ...
Evaluation of the viability of dehydrating the beer using calcium oxide for economical production of ethanol
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
The current conventional fermentation processes can yield mash with ethanol content of 12% at maximum. Evaluation of the energy required to distill such a beer gives a high value than if the concentration is increased in ...
Investigation of structural characteristics of vernacular materials for construction of earthquake resistant systems in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Earthquake disasters in Western Uganda are common resulting from destructive earthquakes that have a return period of two to three decades. The destructive mechanism of earthquakes of such magnitudes is vested mainly in ...
Renovation of Hoima Municipal Office Block
(2018-12-12)
Hoima Municipality is located in Hoima district at an important junction between major towns which offers it great potential as a commercial hub. With the proper development of the area it may contribute to the local and ...