School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Water resources availability assessment for river Mayanja under current and future demand conditions.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-15)This water resources availability assessment report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current and future state of water resources in the river Mayanja catchment. The study aims to provide an understanding of the ... -
Investigation of the factors that affect water bills in Makerere University.
(Makerere University, 2023-05)The purpose of this research was to investigate the factors that affect water bills in Makerere University, located in Kampala, Uganda, identifying the variations, their causes, impact and also propose what could be done ... -
Design of channelization for pedestrian traffic at busy grade separations ,a case study kalerwe interchange.
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Characterisation and grading of six timber species on the Market of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The timber industry plays a significant role in the economy of Uganda as it contributes to both the domestic and international trade. However, there is lack of sufficient data of a certain species of timber to ensure that ... -
Three-Dimensional Deployment Algorithm of UAV Base Stations in a Heterogeneous Network
(Makerere University, 2022-09-09)Unmanned Aerial Vehicles also known as drones have emerged as a promising technology to provide seamless communication in a geographical area because of their high coverage, promising rates, low cost, high mobility, ... -
Improvement of the performance of micaceous laterites and expansive soils using Geogrit for low volume traffic roads.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-06)Building road infrastructure is a crucial aspect of economic development providing vital connectivity and facilitating trade and transportation. However the cost of road construction and maintenance remains a significant ... -
Investing the Main Mechanical Malfunctions in Vehicles that lead to Road Accidents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This research report investigates the main mechanical malfunctions that lead to road accidents in Uganda, with a specific focus on the context of Kampala. The study aims to identify the common malfunctions, analyze their ... -
Assessing the suitability of evapotranspiration in the moisture control of expansive soils under foundations of buildings.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-19)Civil engineering is in the challenging situation of trying to discover cost effective, reliable and sustainable methods for ground improvement to meet the current demands needed for infrastructure facilities. Henceforth, ... -
Technical evaluation of iron ore fines in making concrete for industrial floors.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-14)Iron and its products, especially the various forms of steel, have been and still are a vital material in many sectors of life. It is utilized in many industrial activities ranging from production of heav- duty mechanical ... -
Design and fabrication of an automatic toilet flushing system.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-03)The aim of this report is to present the design and fabrication of an automatic toilet flushing system. The system addresses the need for improved hygiene, water conservation, and user convenience in public toilets. The ... -
Evaluating the effect of Sato pans on the performance of ventilated improved pit latrines.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-14)To evaluate the effect of Sato Pans on the performance of ventilated improved pit latrines (VIP); parameters such as fly presence, smell prevalence, outside ambient and inside superstructure conditions, and filling rates ... -
Comparative assessment on gaseous emissions based on different fuels.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The demand for energy keeps growing exponentially with the increase in population and industrial activities due to the demand for industrial products. Several energy sources have been explored and are being used in the ... -
Design of chanelisation for Pedestrian traffic at Busy grade separations a case study of Kalerwe Interchange
(Makerere University, 2023-07-15)This research project focused on the safety of the pedestrians at busy grade separations taking Kalerwe interchange as our case study. Kalerwe is generally a very busy trading centre and has an everyday operational market ... -
Investigating the use of Kaolin Clay and Volcanic ash as precursors for Geopolymer cement in concrete blocks.
(Ampumuza Mmukunda, 2023-11-02)Concrete blocks comprise of quarry dust, water and binder. Cement, as a binder, is the most expensive input into the production of concrete blocks. This has necessitated producers of these blocks to produce them with low ... -
Analysis of quality of service in the controller management of Software Defined Networks (SDN)
(Makerere University, 2023-07-07)Software-defined networking (SDN) is a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize network management by providing fine-grained control over QoS for network traffic. This project aims to analyze the QoS ... -
Modeling diffuse water pollution under changing land use.
(Makerere University, 2022-07-22)Water is an essential requirement for all human activities and offers life support to many aquatic and non-aquatic ecosystems. However, the water resources are under immense pressure where over 60% of the world population ... -
Empirical Assessment of the Internet Ecosystem of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-18)In today’s digital age, the Internet has become an indispensable tool for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. However, Uganda faces significant challenges in its current Internet ecosys- tem, including ... -
Investigating the use of Ordinary Portland Cement with Volcanic Ash as building block binder
(Makerere University, 2023)The use of concrete and mortar as building materials has been a cornerstone of civil engineering for many years. Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is one of the most commonly used materials for building block binders due to ... -
Suitability analysis of sustainable urban drainage systems for flood control
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)Urban drainage systems are experiencing a decline in their performance, which is compounded by various global change pressures such as urbanization, climate change, and population growth. The more frequent occurrence of ... -
Modeling Flood and Drought Risks in Mubuku River Catchment
(Makerere University, 2023-11-01)River Mubuku has been exposed to series of alternating hydrologic droughts and flash floods that constantly affect the social and economic livelihood of the riparian population within the catchment and the surrounding ...