Browsing Academic submissions (CEDAT) by Issue Date "2019-05"
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Assessing the effectiveness of mediation as a dispute resolution technique in Uganda’s construction industry
(Makerere universty, 2019-05)The increased backlog of construction cases due to the increased disputes in the industry in the various legal courts in Uganda has greatly affected the construction industry by increasing the cost of construction and the ... -
Assessing the extent to which personal protective equipment is actually used on some of the construction sites in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The research undertaking is one of the required undertakings for one to be awarded the Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. It is an opportunity for the student to choose a topic in relation to what they have ... -
Assessing the performance of the drainage system in Kansanga, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-05)This study examined the hydraulic performance of the main drainage channel in Kansanga catchment area. The areas along the main channel flood during high precipitation conditions despite the existence of the open drainage ... -
Assessment of soft storey design in buildings in Kampala: A case study of Kawooya Apartments
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The purpose of this project was to assess the soft storey design in buildings in Kampala. A soft storey is building having a floor level whose storey stiffness is less than 70% of the floor immediately above it or less ... -
Assessment of the Adequacy of the Uganda Seismic code in the design of non-structural elements. A case study of a masonry wall.
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The purpose of this research was to assess the adequacy of the Uganda seismic code, particularly section 13.5, in the design of earthquake resilient structures in particular the design of nonstructural elements. To achieve ... -
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 ... -
Determination of the main factors responsible for rutting of Bweyogerere-Namanve section of Kampala-Jinja Highway
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Civil and Environmental Engineering is a practical profession, which involves conceiving, designing, building, supervising, operating, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure projects and systems in the public and ... -
Developing a quantity surveying tool for automatically taking off quantities from AUTOCARD into EXCEL
(2019-05)Quantity take-off is a serious and crucial task on every construction projects as it forms a basis for other estimations such as time estimates, cost estimates, etc. and as a result, any delays in this activity affects the ... -
Evaluating the safety status of high rise residential buildings in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Despite the existence of rules and regulations governing safety of structures, several accidents including fire outbreaks, usually started by electrical faults, building collapses, vandalism and other safety threats have ... -
Evaluation of the performance of Expanded Polystyrene Panels (EPS) in comparison with common masonry as a walling unit in construction
(Makerere University, 2019-05)According to a study we carried out through distributing 50 questionnaires randomly to individuals renting in Kampala, part of the reason for the high percentage of the population settling in rental accommodation was the ... -
Flood hazard assessment of river semliki catchment in ntoroko district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The semliki catchment basin model (32674.8km2) was delineated using HEC GeoHMS in ArcGIS 10.4.1 environment. Hydrological modeling was done using HEC HMS 4.2.1 software in which control specifications were defined and in ... -
Influence of temperature, vehicle overloading and tire pressure on flexible pavement performance
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The purpose of this project was to investigate the influence of temperature, vehicle over loading and tire pressure on flexible pavement performance. Two case studies of Kawempe-Luwero road and Kampala Masaka road are used. ... -
Investigating the effect of applying maize cobs and husks ash with lime for stabilization of soil bases
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Soil stabilisation has become a major issue in construction engineering and the common soil stabilising techniques are becoming costly day by day due to the increasing cost of the most widely used stabilizing agents such ... -
Investigating the performance of Lubigi drainage channel under unexpected loading conditions
(2019-05)In this study, emphasis was put on assessing the performance of the Lubigi drainage channel under unexpected loading conditions that could be as result of factors like extreme rainfall events and increased levels of ... -
Investigation of the partial replacement of cement with cassava brewery waste ash in mortar for masonry
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Cement is a major construction material throughout the world. However, in the past years, the use of supplementary cementing materials has become an integral part in the construction industry due to escalating costs of ... -
An Investigation of the use of Ternary Blended Cement in the production of High Strength Concrete
(Makerere University, 2019-05)This study focused on the possibility of producing high strength concrete using ternary blended cement i.e. three part blended cement produced by partial replacement of OPC with a blend of metakaolin and limestone in a ... -
Traffic flow improvement between Pride Theatre and Kabaka Anjagala round-about in Rubaga District
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Traffic flow in Kampala city influences the mobility of goods and people. It is therefore very crucial that traffic flows smoothly with minimal delays to reduce travel time, road accidents, driver fatigue and pavement ... -
Wetland encroachment and associated eviction challenges : A case study of Lubiji
(2019-05)Wetlands are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, as they provide benefits to humans and the environment. Despite their value, wetlands are being degraded at an unprecedented rate. The research investigated ...