Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Moisture content"
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Basic density and selected strength and stiffness properties of kiln-dried Pinus caribaea wood
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)Pine species are widely commercialized for its wood and has intentionally been introduced to establish forest plantations since the second part of the 19th century. Wood has to be dried to improve workability, acoustic ... -
Design and fabrication of a motorized soil extractor for moisture and density test
(Makerere University, 2023)Sand Cone Method is the most commonly used method for the Field Density Test under Soil testing. It is used to determine the moisture content and dry density of the soil in earth fills and embankments. Although this method ... -
Effect of variation in moisture content on the retention and penetration of CCA treated transmission poles
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)Eucalyptus species commonly used as utility poles for transmission lines in Uganda are treated with preservatives which enhance their service life as they are known to be subject to decay and insect attacks while in field. ... -
Performance evaluation of a multi crops thresher
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Legume crops are the most cultivated grasses for their edible seeds, that is, 2500 million tons in the world, unlike any other type of crop. However, the threshing of these cereals remains a big challenge. Most motorized ... -
Physical and nutritional quality changes of maize grains stored using different storage methods
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The effectiveness of the different storage technologies for maize grains under conditions of smallholder farmers were tested at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK). Two improved storage ...