College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Analysis of successive rainfall water on urban flooding in Kigali-Rwanda for designing a spatially based flood management model using geospatial techniques
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Floods are the most catastrophic and dangerous disasters that usually inhibit the development of countries at a sustainable rate, and these include a strong rainfall that affects urban areas where Rainfall directed from ... -
Stabilisation of laterite soil with municipal solid waste incinerator ash for compressed stabilised earth blocks
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Buildings made of earth material is an attempt for sustainable development to overcome the threats of rapid pollution rate caused by huge application of cement in construction industry almost in all forms of building blocks, ... -
Availability Estimation of Power Generating Units at Nalubaale Power Station.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The main aim of an electric power system is to reliably provide electrical power supply to customers. However, in 2020, Uganda’s grid experienced an average of 62.4% forced outages. The forced outages due to generator ... -
Evaluation of dynamic cone penetration test for determination of degree of compaction for compacted soil layers.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-12)Quality control during soil compaction relies on the determination of the insitu dry density, which is then compared with the maximum dry density obtained from Proctor test from which degree of compaction is got. This ... -
Construction management on the performance of production boreholes in Uganda; acase study of Kibeba – Ruteete production borehole motorization, Mbaare sub county.
(Makerere University, 2022-09-15)This report shows the core engineering and management practices that I have encountered and undertaken in ensuring effective performance of Kibeba – Ruteete production Boreholes Motorization project. I was assigned as a ... -
The influence of the urban heat island effect on urban thermal comfort in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), Uganda from 2002 -2020
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) as a central hub for industrialization and socio-economic activities has continuously led to land transformations and increasing temperature differences known as the Urban Heat ... -
Modelling habitat suitability of bee species under changing climate and land use land cover
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Honeybees and Stingless bees are essential in pollinating agricultural and wild plants. Changes in climate and LULC are expected to impact the habitat suitability for these bee species. However, existing studies do not ... -
Project report on rehabilitation of 1.019km of Jubilee Road in Ibanda Town, Ibanda Municipal Council.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Rehabilitation of Jubilee was done from July 2021 to August 2022; the work was done by Ibanda municipal council in conjunction with Ministry of Works and Transport as the major funder of the project. The report focuses ... -
The construction of a feed mill extension at Grainpulse Mukono.
(2022-10-09)The Construction of the Feedmill Extension at Grainpulse Mukono was awarded to Togo Construction Company limited, evidenced by the signing of the contract on 1st December 2020 at a contract price of UGX 750,907,944 (Seven ... -
Development of a proposed driver training curriculum for driving schools in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)The absence of a standardized driver training curriculum for the driver training schools in Uganda, has led using discrete training curriculum with most not meeting the required standards. This has not only resulted into ... -
Value engineering in construction of staff house and VIP drainable latrine at Biira HC 111 in Adjumani District.
(Makerere University, 2022-08-26)Infrastructure development in construction industry is a key driver in socio economic development of a country. As construction industry plays a vital role in economic growth and development of the country, it is in need ... -
A moralist theory and the persistence of street vending : the case study of Kampala City - Uganda
(BZT Academy Publishing House, 2022-01-24)This paper employs the moralist theory to explain: the endurance of street vending practices in Kampala city. It used perceptions of law enforcement officials and street space users towards street vending practices. The ... -
Design and construction supervision of Bukedea-Kabarwa 0.8km road section from gravel to bituminous standard in Bukedea district.
(2022-09-15)This document presents a technical report on the Design and Construction Supervision of 0.8km of Bukedea-Kabarwa road from gravel to bituminous standard which was chosen to be presented for the award of Masters of Science ... -
Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Livestock Using Remote Sensing & Artificial Intelligence
(Makerere University, 2022-12-07)Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) from agriculture in Africa are among the fastest-growing emissions in the world with the livestock sector as a major contributor to these GHGs, and is expected to have high emission growth rates. ... -
Self-help housing breeds no contempt : architecture, women, agency and the transformation of Masese Women's Self-Help Housing Project in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In what ways can an architectural researcher explore low-cost housing (as discourse and practice) without taking away the power and privileges which women landlords in Masese Women’s Self-help Housing Project (MWSHP) enjoy ... -
The effectiveness of using salt electrolysis for disinfection of potable water - a case study of NWSC Jinja Municipal water supply area, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)Addition of calcium hypochlorite, also referred to as High Test Hypochlorite (HTH), is one of the conventional disinfection methods used in the treatment of drinking water. The high-water production costs associated with ... -
A spontaneous location theory and how street vendors acquire spaces (Case Study : Kampala City – Uganda)
(International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, 2022)This paper presents a 'spontaneous location' theory to explain the choice and appropriation of street spaces by street vendors for their private enterprises in the central division of Kampala city. It provides for how ... -
How to plan and manage street vending activities in central division of Kampala City - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This was an investigation into how street vending can be planned for, practiced and managed in Central Division of Kampala City. It was inspired by the continuous conflicts arising from actors on street spaces. There is ... -
Assessment of packaging materials for storage of Biogas in portable containers
(Makerere University, 2022)The production and generation of biogas in Uganda, has not fully solved the greenhouse gas emission challenge, because its use is predominantly onsite. This study aims to provide offsite use of biogas by evaluating materials ... -
The effects of Clay, Gum Arabic and Hybrid binders on the properties of Briquettes
(Makerere University, 2022)This study set out to determine the effects of clay, gum Arabic and hybrid binders on the physicothermal and mechanical property of briquettes. The hybrid binders, gum Arabic and clay, were used with carbonized rice and ...