Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Mitigation of Total Harmonic Distortion on Industrial Feeders
(2019-07-04)This project report contains a detailed record all the project activities that were involved in finding the most effective way of mitigating the level of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) on industrial feeders by undertaking ... -
Technical loss reduction on the MV distribution network through load switching
(2019-06)This project presents load switching as a way of further reducing technical losses on the MV distribution network. These losses are majorly due to heat dissipation as 𝐼 2𝑅 in the network equipment such as conductors ... -
Analysis and mitigation of Ferranti effect on long low loaded power distribution networks
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Ferranti effect is when the steady voltage at the open end of an uncompensated distribution line is higher than the voltage at the sending end. This project presented the analysis & mitigation of Ferranti effect in the ... -
Assessing the role of spatial planning in conserving public green spaces in Bugiri Municipal Council, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)This study explores the roles of spatial planning in conserving public green spaces. An estimation survey has been conducted on public green spaces within Bugiri Municipality, to find out public perceptions toward public ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of material performance against causative agents of cracks in reinforced concrete structures in the tropics: A case study of fly ash and rice husk ash concrete
(2018-05)Reinforced concrete building structures are faced with numerous challenges with one of them being cracks. Several factors like carbonation, corrosion of reinforcements in concrete, moisture/water penetration, chloride ... -
Assessing the impact of signalization of Kubiri roundabout
(Makerere University, 2019-04-04)Increasingly, many roundabouts in Kampala city are becoming problematic due to capacity challenges resulting from rapid traffic growth. Signalisation is known to improve capacity, shorten queue length, and reduce delay at ... -
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 ... -
A REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE UGANDAN SEISMIC CODE (US 319:2003 CLAUSE 8) FOR ESTIMATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PERIOD OF VIBRATION OF BUILDINGS
(2019-06-13)The determination of the fundamental period of vibration of a structure is essential to earthquake design. Current code equations (US 319:2003) provide formulas for the approximate period of generalized earthquake-resistant ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A CORRELATION BETWEEN BEARING CAPACITY AND DYNAMIC CONE PENETROMETER INDEX
(2019-06-14)Cost and time of geotechnical investigations are important factors in the construction industry and for small scale projects, these have remained high due to the fact that standard methods required for the investigations ... -
Assess the possibilities of promoting cycling
(Makerere University, 2017-12)This research is about assessing the possibilities of promoting cycling. It is a relatively old mode of active transport that has been used for more past years, and therefore there’s need for planners and responsible ... -
Assessing the management practices of e-waste in central and Makindye divisions of Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2018-06-06)E-waste is a generic term used to describe various forms of electronic and electric equipment that have ceased to be of any value to their owners. Annually, it is estimated that about 50 million tonnes of E-waste is ... -
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 ... -
The Effect of Interest rates on the Supply of Real Estate Finance In Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-05)The purpose of the study was to portray the effect of interest rate on the supply of real estate finance with a focus on Kampala. The real estate sector being one of the major sectors of the economy in Uganda has been ... -
An investigation into the ease to access mortgage financing for real estate development in Uganda case study: Mukono municipality
(Makerere University, 2018-04)This study was conducted in Central Uganda with the research entitled ‘An investigation into the ease to access mortgage financing for real estate development in Uganda, case study Mukono Municipality’’. The main objective ... -
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 ... -
Assessing professionalism of real estate agency practices in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12)ABSTRACT The study aimed at assessing the professionalism of the real estate agency in Kampala. It encompassed four specific objectives; determining the current practices of real estate agency in Kampala, determining the ... -
Evaluation of school bus body against standards
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This report is an evaluation of the school bus body against standards. The conclusion was drawn based on the data that was collected and analyzed which was basically about finding out the existing school bus standards and ... -
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 ... -
Setting up of a hotspot manager for Mikrotik
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Internet access has become a key issue in how we live and communicate in our communities. This project seeks to design and develop a hotspot manager for MikroTik. Currently the MikroTik hotspot manager can enable a hotspot ...