Browsing School of Built Environment (SBE) Collection by Subject "Concrete"
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Assessing impact of partial replacement of cement with sugarcane bagasse ash on the quality of concrete.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-11)Greenhouse gases continue to be threat to humanity especially in terms of their effect on climate. The process of the manufacture of some construction materials, for example cement, leads to production of a considerably ... -
Assessing the impact of mixer speed on the quality of concrete
(Makerere University, 2023-06-19)The mixing process is one of the least areas studied with respect to the life cycle of concrete yet for the concrete industry and concrete research institutes it is of particular importance to determine the quality of the ... -
Experimental investigation on the effects of partially replacing cement with waste paper ash on the properties of concrete.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-26)Cement is one of the main constituents of concrete which acts as a binder between the other materials of concrete. The increase in the rate of concrete results into an increase in the production of cement which causes ... -
Experimental study on the deterioration of concrete with age on the different buildings in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)The deterioration of concrete with age in buildings is a common issue at forefront of many engineering professionals. This may be in form of cracking of the structural members, spalling and corrosion of reinforcement among ... -
Investigating the comparison between Concrete and Bituminous Road deterioration in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-02-21)Road transport is by far the most dominant mode of transportation in Uganda, carrying over 95% of passenger and freight traffic. The national roads currently make up 25% of the road network but carry over 80% of the total ... -
Measuring production rates for the construction of concrete bridge piers.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Production rates in the construction industry vary from project to project and vary in effect to the quality of work, cost of the project and time spent to complete the project. Production rates for the construction ...