Browsing Academic submissions (CEDAT) by Type
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An assessment of the factors that influence construction cost fluctuations of private projects in Kampala
(2018-05-23)Many projects experience cost fluctuation and thereby they are either below or exceed initial contract amount. In Kampala, the number of public building construction projects is increasing from time to time. However, it ... -
Assessment Of The Practice of Due Deligence in Carrying out Mortgage Valuations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Mortgage”includesanychargeorlienoverlandoranyestateorinterestinlandin Ugandaforsecuringthepaymentofanexistingorfutureoracontingentdebtor othermoneyormoney’sworthortheperformanceofanobligationandincludesa Second or ... -
Challenges of physical planning; a case study of kanoni town council
(Makerere University, 2017-05-15)This research is a partial fulfillment for the award of a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional planning at Makerere University. And it was carried by the researcher under the guidance of the supervisor. The research ... -
Challenges of planning, redeveloping and managing formal markets in Kampala city : A case study of Nakawa Market
(2019-05-30)Public food markets are pertinent in the development of the local neighborhoods, revitalization of the economy and promotion of social cohesion. They further give shoppers a good shopping experience, fair prices and also ... -
Co-digestion of wastewater sludge with different waste additives for biogas production;( A case study of the Bugolobi wastewater treatment plant)
(Makerere University, 2018-05)Available data suggests that only 8% of the wastewater generated is treated in low income countries. This implies that the biggest population is not connected to the sewerage system despite the existence of sewerage ... -
Collision avoidance algorithm based on vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication for autonomous vehicles.
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In Uganda, the accident severity index is 24 people killed per 100 road crashes. On average, ten people die per day in road traffic crashes which is the highest in East Africa. Many roads in Uganda are very unsafe with ... -
A comparative study on the effect of accessibility on rental value in storied commercial buildings in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-04)The objective of this study was to establish the impact of accessibility on rental value in storiedcommercial buildings in Kampala central business district in Uganda. The assessment was doneusing accessibility modes namely ... -
A comparative study of material requirements of drywall and brick wall Masonry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)This research study entails comparisons between two kinds of partitioning, that is the traditional masonry wall and drywall partitioning. Materials used in construction of the walls were identified for example in the case ... -
A comperative study of faecal sludge stabilization with use of lime and black soldier fly larvae
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Faecal sludge contains nutrients such as phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium that are very beneficial to plant growth and agricultural reuse. It is for this reason that the demand for dried faecal sludge from farmers is ... -
Concept and techniques: sustainable design techniques in the Langi traditional architecture. a case study of the Langi traditional housing
(Makerere University, 2017-10)The characteristic of traditional architecture generates a congenial place through a sympathetic design of its cultural environment and local people. The study demonstrates how the characteristic of traditional architecture ... -
Deep learning based detector for identification of woodiness disease in passion fruits
(Makerere University, 2019-07)In this project, Artificial Intelligence based algorithms were developed based on simple leaves to detect woodiness disease, a passion fruit disease in presence of the other classes of diseases through deep learning ... -
Deep-learning based detector for identification of woodiness disease in passion fruits
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In this project, an AI-based algorithm based on a combination of Faster Regional Convolutional Neural Network (F-RCNN) and Residual Network combination framework was developed. The algorithm detects woodiness, a passion ... -
Design and construction of a crystallized solar salt dryer
(2019-06-18)The crystallized salt solar drying system utilizes solar energy to heat up air and to dry salt, which is beneficial in reducing wastage of salt product and helps in preserving it. Based on the limitations of the natural ... -
Design and construction of a ram pump
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Water collection from sources especially in Uganda due to its hilly topography generally, is quite hard and a complex activity to undertake, because of the expensive existing alternatives used such as fuel pumps, solar ... -
Design and construction of a web based battery monitoring and control system for a power substation
(Makerere University, 2019)In this project works, a web based battery monitoring and switching control system is discussed. The system measures battery electrolyte temperature, current and voltage parameters of a typical battery in a distribution ... -
Design and construction of an automated monitoring and data logging system for NWSC
(Makerere University, 2018)The system developed was an automated water quality data collection and logging monitoring system for (National Water and Sewerage Corporation) NWSC. It automatically collects water test results and sends it to a remote ... -
Design and construction of an automated water quality data monitoring and logging system for NWSC
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Monitoring the levels of contaminants in drinking, waste, surface and ground water is essential for ensuring quality and protecting human health. Routine testing and monitoring of water quality at distribution networks is ... -
Design and construction of an improved biogas purification system
(Makerere University, 2018-06)In developing countries like Uganda, biogas is becoming the main low cost fuel used for cooking in rural areas[1]. It is produced by anaerobic digestion of biological wastes such as kitchen wastes, cattle dung, vegetable ... -
Design and implementation of a low cost hands-free tap and flush toilet system
(Makerere University, 2019-06)In Uganda today, there is an increase in the use of water-borne toilets both in public, commercial, residential and health facilities. However, increased spread of diseases in the public due to the touching of flush toilet ...