Browsing College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) by Subject "Uganda"
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Factors influencing the consumer choice of arts and crafts products in Uganda : a case study the Buganda road African village.
(Makerere university, 2022-05-17)This report is an attempt to examine the factors influencing consumer’s choice on art and craft products in Uganda. The main objectives of the study are to identify the existing art and craft products in the Buganda Road ... -
Failure rate modeling due to aging and its impact on distribution network reliability: case study: Umeme Distribution Network
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)This project presents a mathematical model that helps to determine the failure rate due to aging of a power distribution feeder and the impact of those failures on the distribution network reliability. Electrical distribution ... -
Feasibility study for the manufacture of KN95 masks in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)In response to the high demand for the face masks which serve as a crucial intervention in preventing the corona-virus nationally. The masks are designed to prevent infiltration of virus and dust as well as offer friendly ... -
Feasibility study of oxygen manufacturing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Regardless of being an essential medicine, oxygen is still inadequate and unreliable in most healthcare facilities across Uganda. This is attributed to under-investment in oxygen manufacturing plants. Currently there are ... -
Flood risk and resilience assessment for the Nalukolongo Storm Water Drainage System in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-03-11)Floods are among the most catastrophic natural disasters around the globe impacting Economic activities, human lives and infrastructure. Changing climate and land use have escalated challenges associated with increased ... -
Identification and assessment of distress on paved roads using UAV photogrammetry and GIS techniques: a case study of Lusanja Road
(Makerere University, 2023-01-02)Road Infrastructure Maintenance is important for paved roads in order to prevent deterioration of their design life. Proper condition surveys are done before taking up the repair work and cost estimation. The aim of ... -
Impact assessment of electric cooking on the low voltage distribution network in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)With the government's ambitious vision of increasing electricity access by 2040, the promotion of electric cooking has emerged as a strategy where 73% of the population use firewood for cooking while 21% use charcoal and ... -
Impacts of on-street parking on vehicular circulation in Kampala City, Uganda : a case study of William Street
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The implementation of building regulations in Uganda; "An analysis of compliance"
(Makerere University, 2018-07)In any city, the pattern and form of the build environment is determined by the established planing, design standards and building regulations. Building regulations provide means through which development authorities can ... -
The influence of Art History elective on students understanding of art works at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial Fine Art
(Makerere University, 2022-01-03)Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to educate students about the influence of art history elective in student's understanding of art works. Objectives of the study: To find out the importance of art ... -
Investigating the efficiency of methods used to overcome early cracks due to heat of hydration in mass concrete in Uganda – case study (Karuma Hydropower Project)
(Makerere University, 2018-04)This research project investigated the efficiency of methods used to avoid early cracks that develop in mass concrete due to heat of hydration particularly on Uganda’s mass concrete projects. The objectives of the thesis ... -
An investigation into the extent of exploitation of architectural monuments and historical buildings in Uganda’s Film Industry: (A case of selected works (films & monuments) mostly in Kampala)
(Makerere University, 2021-05)From preliminary observations the extent of exploitation of architectural and historical monuments in the country’s film industry to harness a profuse range socio-cultural economic and developmental benefits seems to be ... -
Investigation of factors that lead to cost overruns occurrences in both building and road projects around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)Cost overruns are issues of serious concern in construction industry. These overruns have detrimental effect on national economy since most buildings and roads in Uganda implemented by tax payers’ money. This therefore ... -
Investigation of the suitability of cold recycled asphalt concrete for patching potholes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05-30)This study investigated the suitability of cold recycled asphalt concrete as a potential material for pothole patching in Uganda with the aim of reducing on the energy and time used, costs incurred, and environmental ... -
A machine learning strategy for automatic detection of high risk pregnancies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-21)High risk pregnancies have a significant contribution to the increasing maternal and infant mortality rates in Uganda. One of the major parameters for assessing pregnancy risk is the fetal skull circumference of unborn ... -
Optimal Scheduling of Hydro-Thermal Co-Ordination in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-20)The systematic coordination of the operation of a system of hydroelectric generation plants are usually more complex than the scheduling of an all-thermal generation system. The optimal coordination process involves short ... -
The place of spirituality in the design of Seminaries in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This dissertation forms the argument that the concept of spirituality in the design of seminaries has always existed and has been met considerably, over the years, through the use of certain design principles, elements and ... -
Popularisation of the use of recycable materials in the jewelry making industry Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020)The research talked about the popularization of the use of recyclable materials in the jewelry making industry around Kampala. This research aimed at raising awareness, propose strategies and make known the ways of using ... -
Practice and appreciation of full garment crocheting in the fashion industry of Uganda. (A case study on the practice, diversity and appreciation of full garment crochets with the tools, materials and techniques involved)
(Makerere University, 2022-05-19)An analysis of crocheting as a clothe making technique in Uganda. Its diversity and the artist the practice the skill, the difficulties they face and the materials they used and also the techniques and the market for the ... -
The provision of access facilities for the blind and visually impaired in public buildings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)The different types of access facilities for the blind and visually impaired that can be adopted by public buildings in Uganda