School of Engineering (SEng.)
Recent Submissions
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The design and implementation of a Luganda weather application with speech capability
(Makerere University, 2020)There have been a number of projects undertaken over the years to build weather applications with a capability of emulating close-to-human and almost natural speech for interaction with users. Large tech companies like ... -
Comparison of Landsat 8 and sentinel 3 in monitoring of agricultural drought. A study of Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-08)The aim of this research was to compare Landsat 8 and sentinel 3 images when monitoring agricultural drought in Soroti district. This research was based on the determination of the three agricultural drought indices i.e. ... -
A comparison of vegetation indices, enhanced vegetation index 2 and normalized difference vegetation index to monitor vegetation cover: a case study of Kagombe Central Forest Reserve, Kibaale District
(Makerere University, 2021-09)Vegetation cover change is phenomenon that happens over time due to different factors. This change can occur as a positive occurrence through growth of vegetation or a negative change through deforestation, low vegetation ... -
An assessment of material wastage reduction using continuous improvement method in Uganda 's construction industry
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Despite the fact that the construction industry is a major contributor for economic growth, it imposes adverse impacts to the environment and ecology. The extent of the scope of material wastage on construction sites is ... -
Design and simulation of a system to generate electricity from mechanical vibrations
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Electricity generation from human footsteps is often affected by low power output. Vibration energy transducers such as piezoelectric materials often generate very little power and are prone to deformation by external ... -
Optimal scheduling of hydrothermal coordination in Uganda. (Unpublished undergraduate dissertation). Makerere University, Kampala , Uganda.
(2020-12-16)A power system whose operation involves both hydro and thermal plants is far more complex than that consisting of hydro plants only, as hydro plants have negligible operating costs, but have to operate under constraints ... -
INVESTIGATING TREATABILITY OF ABATTOIR WASTEWATER USING AN ANAEROBIC BAFFLED REACTOR
(2018-06-26)The study was carried out at the Kampala City Abattoir located in Industrial Area, Kampala, Uganda. The abattoir has many activities that generate large amounts of waste both solid and liquid. The solid waste is managed ... -
Assessment of the suitability of cement kiln dust as a chemical stabiliser for clay subgrade soils.
(2021-01)Cement kiln dust (CKD) is a by-product of Portland cement manufacture. This material poses a health hazard, storage problem, and a potential pollution source. Consuming such material in civil engineering works to upgrade ... -
Design and construction of a Bushera making machine as a fast morning meal in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-11)In this project, we are designing an automated bushera making machine. We are using an Atmega328P micro controller that is available on an arduino UNO board. In the project, we have two containers in which one is where the ... -
Investigation of properties of stone mastic asphalt modified with waste polyethylene terephthalate.
(2019-05)Stone Mastic Asphalt is a gap graded type of Hot Mix Asphalt that’s is used on high volume traffic roads.The bituminous mix is designed to have a high coarse aggregate content and high binder content.However, one of its ... -
UAV-Aided outdoor positioning in wireless networks.
(Makerere University, 2020)The wide spread adoption of smart devices requiring wireless connectivity has led to the constraint of the available infrastructure in meeting this need. Due to the heavy reliance on network connectivity for business and ... -
Design and construction of a bean thresher.
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This report contains information on the designing, fabrication and experimental investigation on the operation of bean thresher machine for common beans mainly. The detailed parameters of various machine components were ... -
Design and construction of a digital water level controller
(Makerere University, 2019-06-14)Water is not only used at a domestic scale but it empowers main sectors of development including industrial sector, agricultural sector, health etc. Generally, it is used in everything from man’s welfare to his work. The ... -
Development of a web based e-noticeboard for CEDAT
(2019-06-27)E-noticeboard displays are an emerging new communication technology. They are expected to play an important role in the way communication is done as digital signage displays timely information, while reducing ... -
Design of a concrete conveyor system for high rise construction sites
(Makerere University, 2019-06-14)Concrete conveyors systems especially the bucket elevator systems are powered equipment for conveying bulk material in a vertical or steep inclined path, consisting of an endless belt or chain to which the buckets are ... -
Design & construction of a low-cost storage system for fruits and vegetables
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Horticultural produce begins deteriorating when separated from its source of water which is the plant. This calls therefore for increased means of handling at different stages before consumption. In Uganda today, some ... -
Calibration of Kimber's roundabout capacity estimation model for local conditions.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Roundabout entry flow is influenced a number of factors namely; traffic flow characteristics, geometric parameters of the roundabout, vehicle and driver characteristics, together with, environmental conditions. The major ... -
Assessment of the performance of unplastered pet bottle masonry walls in noise reduction.
(2021-02-15)Environmental noise has long been recognized as a nuisance affecting the quality of life and wellbeing with certain levels of it known to cause severe health problems to those who are exposed to it. Several noise mitigation ... -
Design and construction of a water cooling unit for milling machine engines
(Makerere University, 2021-01-12)This project report contains information about design and construction of a water cooling unit for milling machines. There was need to address the sky rocketing temperatures and pollution of the coolant. The project was ... -
Assessing the impact of climate change on urban flooding in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-11)This report is a record of the five chapters indicating activities we undertook in the project under clear supervision and guidance. Chapter one comprises of the introduction of the report. This contains the background, ...
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