Browsing Dissertations by Subject "Uganda"
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Determination of radiological hazard levels of gammma rays from radionuclides in water from selected boreholes in Moroto district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-03)This study was designed to identify gamma ray emitting radionuclides using the GDM 20 NaI(Tl) detector and to determine and compare the activity concentrations, absorbed dose rates, annual effective dose equivalent and the ... -
Determination of thermal diffusivity of fired clay bricks produced from cow pie mixed with selected Ugandan clays
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-05)This study was designed to determine the thermal diffusivity of fired clay samples produced by mixing cow pie with clays from selected districts in Uganda. The focus of the study was to find out the effect of clay particle ... -
Investigation of mechanical properties of ceramic tiles developed from selected clay deposits in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In this study the characteristics of Buwambo kaolin, Lunya feldspar, Ntawo ball clay and Liddo beach sand were determined. The Modulus of Rapture (MOR) and Compressive Strength (CS) of the tiles produced using kaolin:feldspar ... -
Mechanical properties of ceramic floor tiles made from selected minerals in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2012-06)This study was designed to produce porcelain floor tiles using raw materials found in Uganda and to determine mechanical properties of the tiles produced. The properties were then compared with South African National ...