Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Development of a small hydropower resource assessment and design tool
(Makerere University, 2019)Hydropower energy is the generation of power by harnessing energy from moving water. Due to the rich water resource, its affordability and the growing global emphasis on renewable energy among others. Hydropower is the ... -
Investigating the relationship between horizontal curve radius and vehicle speed utilised to calculate limiting curve speed
(Makerere University, 2018-06)There are several factors that affect vehicle speed at curves but the most important have been found to be the Curve radius and the approach velocity of the vehicles. This research focused on determining the coefficients ... -
A comparative study on walkability on Yusuf Lule and Kafumbe-Mukasa Road in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2018-06)The report is comprised of three chapters which will fully explore the research objectives. The five chapters offer essential material on various aspects of the research. Chapter one encompasses the general introduction ... -
Assessing the impact of customary land tenure in obtaining credit services from financial institutions - Case study: Rukungiri District
(2018-04)This research intended to assess the impact of customary land tenure in obtaining credit from financial institutions: A case study of Rukungiri District. This research looked at the nature of the property pledged against ... -
The impact of roof type covering on the quality of rain water harvest
(Makerere University, 2018)With the increasing urbanization in Africa which has led to increase of urban dwellers thus limiting access of safe water supply. However much the government in Uganda has tried to solve his through a statutory company ... -
Assessing the use of object based image analysis and monteith model in sugarcane yield estimation
(2018-06-11)Regarding safety, better policy making, timely and appropriate decision making by the manufacturers, government, entrepreneurs and the countries involve in importing sugar, it is important to estimate sugarcane area and ... -
Evaluating the effects of Kiteezi landfill on human settlement and how it can be mitigated
(2018-02)The research evaluates the impacts of Kiteezi landfill on human settlement and further goes on to establish the various ways in which these impacts can be mitigated. Chapter one gives a background study on Kiteezi landfill, ... -
Analysis of the accuracy of different commercial GPS network adjustment software packages
(Makerere University, 2018)The surveying and geomatics community is currently faced with a wide range of commercial proprietary GPS network adjustment software to choose from. Each of the software package is however unique in some functions, with ... -
The effect of congestion on fuel consumption costs on urban links
(Makerere University, 2018)This research project examined the effect of traffic congestion on fuel consumption costs on urban links and this was achieved by analyzing the traffic flow on Wandegeya-Kamwokya route with the help of vehicle digital ... -
Assessing the significance of valuation data management
(2018-05)Valuation data management is an important pillar in the development of the valuation sector and the real estate sector at large. Data is a key component in carrying out valuation since it is the one that helps to arrive ... -
Development of an asset management system for Makerere University, Case study CEDAT
(Makerere University, 2018)Makerere University has a lot of assets, both tangible and intangible, in different colleges. Of these assets, some that are used in lecture facilitation get broken and others do not function. It is challenging that the ... -
Evaluation of school bus body against standards
(Makerere University, 2018)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 ... -
Assessing the extent of security of customary land tenure on food security in Uganda: a case study of Patongo Sub County – Agago District
(2018-05)Progress towards improved food security continues to be uneven across regions in the world. Some regions have made remarkably rapid progress in reducing hunger, notably the Caucasus and Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Latin ... -
Prospects and challenges of providing community facilities in urban local governments: A case study of Malaba Town Council
(Makerere University, 2018)Malaba is one of the Urban local Governments which started as a small open market and a place for grinding mill serving the entire community in kwapa sub county between 1963 and 1964 .The construction of the Kampala Nairobi ... -
Assesing the E-waste management practices in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)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 generated ... -
Investigation into estimation of building projects variation period
(Makerere University, 2018)In Uganda, the construction industry contributes to national economic growth to a certain extent and therefore the improvement in efficiencies of the industry through of effectiveness in timelines that would certainly ... -
Assessing the impact of slums on residential property development. Case study of Nakawa Division; Banda and Naguru Go Down
(Makerere University, 2018)The study aimed at assessing the impact of slums on residential property development in Nakawa Division. The study focused on four objectives to assess the impact; to establish the characteristics of slums in the study ... -
Design of demountable flood barrier
(Makerere University, 2018-06)In recent decades due to global climate change, hundred year floods have been occurring worldwide with frightening regularity. Flooding is a natural phenomenon of the environment however floods are known to be the most ... -
Accessing the impact of land use/cover change on human thermal comfort in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-12-18)Kampala capital city is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa having witnessed a strong increase in population, economic growth and industrialization in recent years. The most widely increasing and significant sources ... -
Assessing the effect of land-use change on the flow region of River Rwizi
(2018-06)River Rwizi has over the years been facing drastic changes in its flow regime. The occurrence of low stream flows in the dry season and high peak flows in the wet season has been common. This phenomenon has not been widely ...