Browsing School of Engineering (SEng.) by Subject "Solid waste"
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The effect of plastic polythene grocery bags solid waste on geotechnical properties of lateritic gravel soil.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-20)The study investigated the impact of polythene plastic grocery bag strips on the geotechnical properties of lateritic gravel soil. A series of laboratory tests were conducted, including sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, ... -
Quantification and characterization of solid waste in pit latrines of urban informal settlements for appropriate management
(2021-02-12)More than half of the global population lives in urban areas. This figure is projected to increase to 75 percent by 2050, at a growing rate of 65 million urban dwellers annually (Awumbila, 2017). Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ...