College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Assessing Sustainable Housing Choices for Rental Affordability in Abuja, Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This research is about the drivers of Sustainable Housing Choices (SHC) for rental housing affordability of household heads in order to address the challenges of rental unaffordability burden. It determined the severity ... -
Assessing the integrated impact of climate and land use/cover changes on groundwater recharge
(Makerere University, 2023-11-09)Climate and land use/cover (LULC) change affects groundwater recharge through alteration of the hydrological cycles especially in major agricultural and rapid population growth areas. However, studies on the combined ... -
Assessing the impacts of climate change on rain fed agriculture and the use of rainwater harvesting for mitigating its effects in Teso sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2023-05-19)The most severe effect of climate change is the alteration of the hydrological cycle and extreme events which in turn affect rainfed agriculture. It impacts the quantity and quality of water resources at both spatial and ... -
Characterization of scaling and corrosion potential of lake Katwe brine in solar salt works.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)This study analyzed the corrosion and scaling tendency of brine from Lake Katwe. Geochemical indices such as Langelier Index, Ryznar Index, Puckurious Index, and Aggressive Index, were computed using physiochemical data ... -
Model for predicting industrial circuit breaker failure tendencies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The requirement for better asset management frameworks has been a top priority for Uganda's industrial consumers. Poor asset management makes industrial customers more prone to faults, which lowers the quality of the power ... -
Spatial distribution of risk to aggravated assault crime in Kawempe division, Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2023-06-27)Crime is a global challenge where the majority of people are victims. Criminologists categorize crimes into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty crimes. Assault crime, which is an example of a felony, is among the violent ... -
Contemporary Ganda Catholic visual art: an analysis of its transitions and manifestations
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This study focused on the transitions and manifestations of contemporary Ganda Catholic visual art in Buganda from 1879 to the present, focusing on the visual art works of the churches in Buganda. Africanisation in the ... -
Assessment of land use/land cover change and its impact on ecosystem services in river Manafwa watershed, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Ecosystem services are highly vulnerable to a number of impacts due to the complex effects of human use of natural resources and subsequent land use / land cover change. Assessment of the impact of change in land use / ... -
Public art in Uganda: on the dialectics of social closure for monuments in Kampala Capital City Authority, 1914-2014
(Makerere University, 2023-06)In this study, I argued that Public Art in Uganda created the legacy of Monuments under the influence of Kampala Capital City Authority as historical products that glorified power relations in the context of social closure. ... -
Assessment of land use/land cover change and its impact on ecosystem services in river manafwa watershed, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-12)Ecosystem services are highly vulnerable to a number of impacts due to the complex effects of human use of natural resources and subsequent land use / land cover change. Assessment of the impact of change in land use / ... -
Physical composition-based energy models for co-management of solid wastes and faecal sludge from pit latrines
(Makerere University, 2023)Pit latrines are the main form of sanitation in unplanned areas in many rapidly growing developing cities. Pit latrines are containment structures for faecal matter with solid waste being part of the contents especially ... -
Evaluation of the efficacy of cactus-banana peels composite as a natural coagulant for surface water treatment
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Approximately two billion people in the world lack access to safely managed drinking water. This constitutes a challenge that needs to be overcome by the realization of the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) on ... -
Analysis of the contribution made by the clinker cement manufacturing process to greenhouse gas emissions in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-24)The cement industry is a major contributor to global warming and climate change. Cement raw materials produce emissions. The manufacturing operations are also extremely energy intensive, requiring a lot of fuel and ultimately ... -
Techno-economic assessment of the viability of B10 biodiesel blend for Uganda’s downstream petroleum sub-sector
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Global energy demand continues to increase owing to advancements in key growth sectors of economies. About 23% of total energy-related CO2 emissions are attributed to the global transport sector, which relies mainly on ... -
Accessing the Sewer Infrastructure Susceptible to damage due to Flooding in Kampala Area
(Makerere University, 2023-06-22)Sustained periods of heavy rain can be more problematic than a few puddles, flooding is becoming an issue in several areas of Uganda. The changes in climate are causing increased storm surges and, as a result, an ... -
Effect of water curing on strength development and Sorptivity of Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) normal concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-16)Concerns of poor construction practices and rapid execution of construction works cited as prime causes for collapse of structures in construction projects, which are still evident in Uganda coupled with many noticeable ... -
Constructions of Kyayi Seed Secondary School on block 33, plot 12, at Kyayi Sub-County, Gomba district.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)This project report presents the technical findings and aspects of construction management practice exercised during the construction of Kyayi Seed Secondary School of Gomba District. This was through the Ministry of ... -
Effect of curing on carbonation of Portland Pozzolana cement concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-13)Pozzolana cement concrete (PPC) hydrates slowly compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete, the slow hydration process delays the formation of hydration products that fill up the pores in the matrix, this could ... -
Remanufacturing as a Potential Tool for Two-Wheeler Motorcycle Sustainable Maintenance
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Due to rapid population growth, the global economy consumes billions of tonnes of resources each year. However, only 8.6% of the waste gets recycled back into the economy. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, 2-wheeler ... -
Modelling of Nickel Ore deposit in Opia village
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Nickel (Ni) ore deposits play a crucial role in various industries, and understanding their formation and characteristics is essential for exploration and mining activities. This research focuses on modelling the Ni ore ...