Academic submissions (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Analyzing the impact of other independent distribution networks on Umeme system reliability
(Makerere University, 2019-06)This paper presents an analysis that helps to determine how other independent distribution networks affect Umeme system reliability as well as measures to improve the reliability while at the same time minimizing the total ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the adequacy of the medium voltage infrastructure supplying Kampala Central Business District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Kampala is Uganda’s major central business district and is characterized by a rapidly growing economy with increase in economic activities, industrial growth and residential power needs. This increase in load capacity over ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the sufficiency of the line design criteria as applied to the UMEME MV network
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Developed a line design criteria for the UMEME MV network. The framework used was data of operating conditions from Uganda National Meteorological Society (UNMA), performance data of the different networks from UMEME which ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the effect of building rubble as a filler in bituminous paving mixes
(2019-05-30)Bituminous concrete is one of the most expensive types of flexible pavement layers used in surface course. Being of high cost specifications, the bituminous mixes are properly designed to satisfy the design requirements ... -
Interference mitigation in television white space
(2018-06)Secondary access in the UHF TV band, often referred to as TV white space (TVWS), is considered as one of the promising solution to the spectrum scarcity in the communication systems. It allows secondary users (SUs) to ... -
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 ... -
The impacts of project complexity on cost estimation in Uganda
(2018-05-28)Construction projects are often described as being complex, however, the factors which make a project complex and the impact that they have upon a project are not widely understood. As part of a global research project ... -
Analysing the impact of other independent distribution networks on UMEME system reliability.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)The other independent distribution networks’ extensions are directly connected on the umeme networks and this makes the distribution networks long and since more faults occur on long distribution lines and this coupled ... -
Improvement of shutdown scheduling to reduce energy not served on the MV network : A case study of the UMEME network
(Makerere University, 2019-06-05)This paper presents an algorithm that helps to determine the best times to carry out planned shutdowns on the network within a specific year for maintenance so as to reduce on the Energy Not Served (ENS) while at the same ... -
Investigation of Causes and Possible Preventive Measures to Cracks in Stabilized Rammed Earth Walls
(Makerere University, 2019-08-22)Stabilized rammed earth walls are a construction method that involves the use of a homogeneous soil, fine aggregates, binder, coarse aggregates and water to construct walls of low rise buildings. It is an ancient building ... -
Development of a flood early warning system with a mechanized drawbridge
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Climate change occurs when the earth’s climate system results into new unpredictable weather patterns. This change brings about its hazards such as famine, drought, heat waves, landslides and more specifically floods. ... -
Ambient backscatter communication for RFID tags
(Makerere University, 2019-07)A technology called ambient backscatter communication (AmBC) that requires no batteries or wires and depends on harvested radio frequency (RF) energy to power the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag has been proposed. ... -
Investigate the impact and benefits of integrating Kabulasoke solar Power plant into the nearby distribution network
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Kabulasoke solar power plant (20MW) is located in Gomba district in Central Uganda, on the hills off UETCL substation and power produced is purchased by UETCL for further sale to end users. However, evacuation of the plant ...