College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Quantifying the contribution of distributed energy resources to power system resilience.
(Makerere University, 2024-03-11)In 2005, low rainfall levels resulted in a significant deficiency in generation compared to demand. Government policy thus prioritized the development of new plants and the diversification of generation to reduce the ... -
Up grading of Akasingenge neighborhood - Mbarara City.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)The study was carried out in Akasingenge neighborhood which is located in Mbarara city. The parliament of Uganda in 20220 uplifted Mbarara municipality to a city status. This implies that there is urgent need to address ... -
Redevelopment of Kiyindi Waterfront.
(Makerere University, 2024-02-17)Kiyindi has a landing site which is among the 52 designated landing sites in Buikwe district. Kiyindi gets its name from the owner of the land called Kiyindiru who donated it to one of the Kabakas of Buganda while he was ... -
Determining the Effect of Operational Constraints on the Reliability of a Power Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2023-11-08)Electricity-distribution network operators face several operational constraints in the provision of safe and reliable power given that investments for network area reinforcement must be commensurate with improvements in ... -
Redevelopment of Rushoroza Neighbourhood, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipal Council, 2023 – 2033.
(Makerere University, 2023)The project focuses on Redevelopment of Rushoroza neighbourhood located in Rushoroza Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe Division in Sheema Municipal Council is key to improve Connectivity, livability, environmental sustainability, ... -
Harnessing the Amabere Ganyina Mwiru cultural and heritage tourist site.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-17)mabere ga Nyina Mwiru as a tourist site lacks sense of a place. Apparently the site Is Under Increasing Pressure from Tourism and lacks adequate and planned facilities to serve the increasing number of visitors. For example: ... -
The use of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the evaluation of design and build road contractor’s bids: a case of UNRA
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Contractors and Stakeholders during a workshop organized by Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) in 2008 recommended that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority ... -
Analyzing the potential of Cycling in the CBD of Kampala City.
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The aim of this study was to analyse the potential of cycling in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kampala City. This research identified the factors affecting cycling, examined the city dweller’s perceptions on ... -
Improvement of health services at Mulago national referral hospital and the city of Kampala project (MKCCAP).
(Makerere University, 2023-09-03)This report thoroughly explains the construction practices that the author participated in as the main contractor’s Quantity Surveyor during the execution of construction works for the improvement of Health services ... -
Assessment of potential areas for eco-tourism development in Rakai district.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-25)Eco-tourism, a form of tourism that emphasizes sustainable practices and the conservation of natural environments, has gained global attention as a viable means of promoting economic development while preserving the ... -
Prediction of gravel road roughness propagation using the MarKov process
(Makerere University, 2023-03-30)Gravel roads comprise a big percentage of the road network in low and middle income countries. Their surface roughness always causes excitation of vehicle suspension systems thereby influencing comfort and safety of road ... -
Designing apparel for the global stage inspired by Bakiga proverbs to depict women’s social status.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-18)The Rukiga language is represented in an oral culture which manifests a propagation of art forms expressing the Bakiga’s wealth of music, dance, drama and other oral art forms(Kanyesigye, 2019). The Rukiga culture is ... -
Development of a sustainable low-carbon footprint for the greater Kampala Metropolitan area towards the Mid-Century.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)With a resolute economy, commercialization, urbanization, and industrialization, the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) faces increasing pressures to raise electricity in the energy balance and abate CO2 emissions. ... -
Switchyard riverbank erosion remedial works and upstream slope stabilization works
(Makerere University, 2023-10-30)It is a requirement of students doing a Post Graduate Diploma in Construction and Project Management at the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology in Makerere University to write-up a technical report about ... -
Optimization of the use of pickling waste from steel industry as an enhancer in biogas production
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Anaerobic digestion enables valorization of organic waste into bio-methane for cooking and lighting. However, low productivity and eventual collapse attributable to ammonia inhibition and process instability limit the ... -
Supervision of Upgrading Mutungo Health Centre II to Health Centre III, In Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-08-07)This report is on construction supervision of proposed upgrade of Mutungo health center 11 to health center 111, Makindye Ssebagabo municipal council. The Author was the Clark of works on this project under the mentorship ... -
Application of nanotechnology in the development of briquettes from selected biomass in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The development of biomass briquettes remains relevant to communities in developing nations, as they offer a cost-effective and sustainable means of producing energy from solid waste. However, the low quality of the ... -
Investigating the briquetting and pelletising potential of avocado seeds
(Makerere University, 2024-01-18)Avocado being one of the edible fruits in Uganda, there is waste associated with its consumption. The study therefore, aimed at evaluating the potential of briquetting and pelletising avocado seeds in an effort to resolve ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Steel Waste-Based Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewaters
(Makerere University, 2023-12-21)Water treatment and reuse can avail more clean and safe water for human use. In this study, iron oxide waste powder generated from the steel pickling process was used to develop iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using ... -
The construction of NSSF Pension Towers Phase II on Plots 15A, 15B and 17, Lumumba Avenue and Plot 16 Nakasero Road, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)The report details a multitude of construction and project management practices that the author was involved in as part of the Main Contractor’s project management team during the construction of NSSF Pension Towers Phase ...