College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Technical project report for the construction of the proposed seven storey staff houses In Arua hospital.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report is a summation of all activities/ tasks engaged in during the internship on the construction of the proposed seven storey staff houses’ project in Arua Hospital. The report comprises of four chapters namely; First ... -
Technical project report for mechanical and electrical supervision and design review of the construction of selected structures at Oluvu HCIII, Maracha district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) refers to the installation process, servicing, supervision and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems in a facility needed for the comfortability of the occupants. In this ... -
Civil works for the rehabilitation of Ishaka-Katunguru road (58KM)
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the author’s role and observations as an on-site Contracts Manager; a sub-role to his appointment as a Project Quantity Surveyor on the Civil Works for the rehabilitation ... -
Development and characterization of composite briquettes from carbonized banana peels and waste glass powder
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)This research aimed to explore the feasibility of creating composite briquettes with enhanced physical, mechanical, and thermal attributes using carbonized banana peels and waste-glass powder. The precursors underwent ... -
Project report on construction supervision for upgrading Bumugibole Health Centre II to Health Centre III in Bulambuli District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report describes the supervision process of all construction activities meant for Upgrading Bumugibole Health Centre II to Health Centre III under UGIFT Programme. It covers aspects project management practices exercised ... -
Development of an electronic waste management framework for college of engineering, design, art, and technology.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-08)The worldwide use of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and other electronic equipment is growing. This growth is expected to accelerate due to short life cycle and higher consumption. As a result, ... -
Construction of solar water projects in villages of eastern and Karamoja regions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08-17)The solar water project is a sustainable initiative by Innovation: Africa an Israel based organization aimed at harnessing renewable energy to provide clean and reliable water supply to local communities. The primary ... -
Improvement of quality of sand-casting products of cast iron using Taguchi methods
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)Sand casting is a widely used method for manufacturing metal parts due to its low cost and versatility. In Uganda, foundries are few and the available ones do not produce adequate products both in quantity and quality, ... -
Technical report for the upgrading of Hoima-Butiaba Wanseko road (111km) to paved (bituminous) standard
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This project report contains details about the construction supervision of the civil works for the upgrading of Hoima-Butiaba-Wanseko road project as of June 2023. The report focuses on construction project management ... -
An investigation of the impact of fine aggregate type proportioning on compressive strength of cement concrete
(2023-12-28)Several reinforced concrete buildings have collapsed in Uganda and one of the major causes is poor materials and workmanship. Substandard materials, especially, low-quality cement concrete as construction materials lead ... -
Impact of embedded generation on losses in Kanungu power distribution network.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-29)The worldwide increasing demand for electricity, coupled with government policy changes for “green” energy stipulated in Uganda’s Energy Policy 2002 and the Uganda Renewable Energy Policy 2007 has led to significant interest ... -
Viability of Capacitor-Coupled substations on Uganda's Electricity Transmission Network
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Uganda with a current generation capacity of 1346.6 MW identifies electricity through its Vision 2040 as a primary input to foster socio-economic transformation of its citizens to middle income status. Consequently, the ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Silver-Polyacrylonitrile-Zeolite Nanocomposite for Drinking Water Treatment
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Water pollution poses a significant threat to public health and the environment, necessitating the development of effective water treatment technologies to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water. The focus of this ... -
Contribution of woven mudfish basket to the development of weaving in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12-11)Mudfish basketry is intertwined with nearly every aspect of Ugandan families, communities, identity, and social memory, but the status of Mudfish baskets is changing due to different challenges specifically the immediate ... -
Reclaiming women’s voices: fashion design inspired by princess Elizabeth Bagaaya’s biography as shaman in Sheena queen of the jungle.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-04)This study focused on creating fashion design statements that SPEAKS TO the African voice of women pushing back against stereotypes. It is inspired by a visual archive embodied in the biography and narratives of Princess ... -
Contribution of woven mudfish basket to the development of weaving in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-11)Mudfish basketry is intertwined with nearly every aspect of Ugandan families, communities, identity, and social memory, but the status of Mudfish baskets is changing due to different challenges specifically the immediate ... -
Evaluation of the use of solar pv systems for powering mobile telecommunication towers in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-18)As the reliance on telecommunication services increases due to the need to bring education, health, financial services among others closer to the customers as well as people’s desire to feel connected to far away loved ... -
Fashioning the lived experiences of Kadama.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This research aims to explore the meanings the lived experiences of Ugandan women who migrate to the Middle East for employment as domestic workers (Kadama) and create wearable art from them. It isrecognized that migration ... -
Making kinetic art inspired by Ankole cultural dance: an interplay of art and physics
(Makerere University, 2023-12-04)In this study, the purpose of the study was to explore the interdisciplinary connection between art and the laws of physics to make moving sculptures inspired by the Ankole cultural dance. Art and physics (science) are ... -
Development of a computerised job plan tool for the procurement planning of design and build projects
(Makerere University, 2023-12-18)Value engineering in procurement processes is a tool for improving cost-savings while meeting the end-user requirements. However, if the value engineering process is not improved, it leads to increased use of capital, which ...