School of Engineering (SEng.): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the dependency of the relationship between speedy moisture tester and traditional oven method values in granular road construction materials
(Makerere University, 2024)Moisture regulation in natural granular road construction materials significantly influences the strength and stiffness properties of embankments and pavement layers. However, quick and accurate moisture determination prior ... -
Assessing the relative influence of future climate and land use changes on flow Dynamics in the upper Rwizi catchment
(Makerere University, 2024)This study addresses the relative influence of future climate and land use changes on River Rwizi’s hydrology, a currently water-stressed catchment in western Uganda. Although many studies have evaluated these factors ... -
Design and modeling of an energy village for refugees and host communities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Instability from neighboring countries especially Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan coupled with Uganda’s open refugee policy has favored influx of refugees and asylum seekers to Uganda. Settling the ... -
Optimization of bamboo derived bio-char production as a precursor for generation of energy storage activated carbon
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The need for energy storage systems is increasing with industrialization and population growth globally. This calls for the need to explore sustainable sources of activated carbons (AC) for energy storage purposes. This ... -
Traffic loading correlation with the magnitude and rate of change of fatigue crack growth
(Makerere University, 2024)The study investigated traffic loading correlation with magnitude and rate of fatigue crack growth on a section of the Northern Corridor Route in Uganda. The objectives of the study were (i) characterizing fatigue crack ... -
Evaluation of the Correlation between Pavement Residual Life and International Roughness Index of Highway Flexible Pavements
(Makerere University, 2024-11-06)Pavement performance which is the foundation for pavement design, is the ability of a pavement to satisfactorily serve traffic over a period of time. Studies have shown that up to 40% of pavement quality is lost within the ... -
Evaluation of the safety and quality of probiotic yoghurt processed within Uganda's urban areas.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-05)Probiotic yogurt has received a lot of attention worldwide due to its potential health benefits. To safeguard consumer health, probiotic yogurt must be produced safely and to a high standard. The purpose of this study ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of technical vocational education and training in promoting industrial growth.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-05)In recent times, the industrial sector has emerged as a crucial catalyst for economic expansion, employment generation, and technological progress. In order to fortify the longevity and competitive edge of this industrial ... -
Development of a low-cost waste water treatment and recycling unit at car wash stations in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024-11-01)Car washing has been identified as a major consumer of water and generator of waste water, leading to environmental pollution and increased expenditure on fresh water. However, this issue has not received much attention ... -
Assessment of heavy metal contamination of soils by leachate from Kiteezi landfill.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-31)Landfills like Kiteezi pose significant environmental and public health risks due to heavy metal (HM) leaching from solid waste (SW). This study assessed HM levels in SW by age (week old, month old, year old), four leachate ... -
Master Production Scheduling Total Quality Management and Blood production towards Blood Transfusion sustainability in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2024)This study investigated the relationship between master production scheduling, total quality management, blood production, and transfusion sustainability in Ugandan blood banks. It addressed the challenges of blood ... -
Assessing the compliance of kombucha beverage to Uganda national standards
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Kombucha, a popular fermented beverage in Uganda, has been embraced for its perceived nutritional and health benefits, despite limited scientific evidence supporting these claims. This study aimed to assess the compliance ... -
BAGASSE-Based graphene oxide for energy applications.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-20)This study purposed to explore the feasibility of generating and synthesizing graphene oxide for energy storage applications through sustainable upgrade of bagasse by pyrolysis. The researcher was cognizant of the fact ... -
Viability of using Broadband over Power Lines to provide Broadband Internet to rural schools
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The Uganda Vision 2040 identifies Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as a tool to spur Uganda’s transformation into a modern and prosperous country. According to NDP III, ICT services across the country are ... -
Quality function deployment in Uganda's beverage manufacturing industry.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-19)Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a systematic process for incorporating customer needs into all aspects of product and service design and delivery. Understanding the wants or needs of a customer from a product or ... -
Priority index for road maintenance interventions of greater Kampala metropolitan area based on rout choice.
(Makerere University, 2024-09-17)Road infrastructure requires timely maintenance interventions to serve through its design life. Literature indicates that natural and artificial phenomena like adverse weather negatively impact roads resulting into ... -
Investigating the occurrence and sources of Microplastic contaminants discharged into Nakivubo Channel, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Microplastics (MPs) are microscopic and ubiquitous emerging organic contaminants with marked potential to bind, concentrate and act as carriers of other toxic compounds and pathogenic microorganisms. Whereas Microplastics ... -
Towards the improvement of thermal comfort in residential houses in Kampala City
(2024-08-01)Climate change and global warming continue to present several difficulties. Buildings used for business and residences consume a lot of energy. Due to the rise in human comfort needs and services, this consumption ... -
Techno-Economic and environmental assessment of Biogas digestate for solid biofuel production.
(Makerere University, 2024-07-29)This study evaluated the techno-economic and environmental viability of a briquette production project from digestate. The objectives were to assess the quality of briquettes, estimate the cost of production, determine ...