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Investigation of the suitability of concrete infilled bamboo for structural performance in compression for low-cost building
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Various Engineering Scholars and Building construction materials and researchers have been doing experiments on investigating properties of Plain Bamboo, Concrete infilled Bamboo composite, and use of Bamboo to replace ... -
Investigating the cost of mechanized unpaved road maintenance operations in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2024-05)Force Account Mechanism (FAM) is the predominant road maintenance system in Uganda’s local government setup and a similar, though slightly different approach, is used in some large private sector agriculture plantations. With ... -
Investigating equipment productivity in feeder road maintenance in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2023-01)Rural roads form the largest part of Uganda’s road network (approximately 50.2%) and is therefore a critical part of economic growth in an agriculturally dependent country like Uganda. With Uganda’s rural population standing ... -
Urban Sanitation: New Terminology for Globally Relevant Solutions?
(Environmental Science & Technology, 2023-10-11)Progress toward Sustainable Development Goals for global access to safesanitation is lagging significantly. In this Feature, we propose that misleading terminologyleads to errors of categorization and hinders progress ... -
Investigating risks management on construction projects in Uganda: a contractor’s perspective
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)In order to successfully manage construction projects, contractors must effectively manage risks involved on these projects. Construction projects typically include an arbitrary contingency number of 10% to control risk, ... -
Drought severity across Africa: a comparative analysis of multi-source precipitation datasets
(Springer, 2024-04)An accurate analysis of climate extremes is essential for impact assessment and devising appropriate adaptation measures. There is an urgent need to assess precipitation products in capturing the increasing occurrence of ... -
Changes in extreme precipitation over Mpologoma catchment in Uganda, East Africa
(Heliyon, 2023-02-17)Changes of five Extreme Precipitation Indices (EPIs) over Mpologoma catchment were examined. The EPIs were obtained from the long-term (1948–2016) gridded (0.25◦ × 0.25◦ ) Princeton Global Forcing (PGF) daily precipitation ... -
Influence of physical and water quality parameters on residual chlorine decay in water distribution network
(Heliyon, 2024-05-07)Chlorine is the most common disinfectant in drinking water distribution practice. World Health Organization recommends 0.2–5.0 mg/l of residual chlorine in drinking water. This paper analyzed influence of physical and ... -
Improving household water treatment: using zeolite to remove lead, fluoride and arsenic following optimized turbidity reduction in slow sand filtration
(Sustainable Environment Research, 2024-03)Despite the United Nations 2030 agenda, large number of both urban and rural dwellers in low-income countries continue to lack access to improved water. Thus, increased effort is required towards enhancing low-cost ... -
Turbidity reduction efficacies of seed kernels of Mango (Mangifera indica) genotypes in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2023-10)Alum and ferric salts as traditional chemical coagulants for turbidity removal in water and wastewater are expensive, and have known harmful effects. Thus, attempts to replace the chemical coagulants with safe and effective ... -
Dam breach analysis of Kibimba Dam in Uganda using HEC-RAS and HEC-GeoRAS
(Springer, 2023-10)Dam failures have severe consequences on human life and property. In the case of an earth filled Kibimba Dam located in Eastern Uganda, the occurrence of a food equal to or larger than the probable maximum food (PMF) ... -
Impact of construction contract type on project time and cost performance in Ugandan local governments: a case of Kiryandongo district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The construction contract describes the number of works, obligations, rights, and highlighting risks between parties. The inability to fulfill the responsibilities described in the contract on time and budget has worsened ... -
Investigating the performance of rural road drainage systems in Uganda: a case study of Katakwi district
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)This study was carried out to investigate the performance of rural road drainage systems in Uganda, a case study of Katakwi district roads. Specifically, the study covered the assessment of the current state of rural road ... -
Effect of increased heavy metal toxicity on the quality of vermicomposted biosolids: (a case study of sludge from bugolobi and lubigi wastewater treatment plants)
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)Sewage sludge management is one of the current global environmental issues. In many developing countries like Uganda, the problem is amplified due to uncontrolled and untreated industrial effluents. This tends to increase ... -
Comparative analysis of occupational health and safety practices in international and indigenous construction companies in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) performance of construction companies has been declining in recent years, resulting in high employee turnover and decreased productivity. The study examined the OHS practices and ... -
Supply pressure and quality of water along distribution network of small supply scheme: a case of Mukono district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The main objective was to assess the variation of water quality with water pressure along the supply network in small water systems in Mukono District. To achieve this, an assessment of the variation of pressure was done, ... -
Improving slow sand filtration through sand depth optimization and lead removal using zeolite: case of Kamuli water treatment plant
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Globally, there are increasing challenges related to physiochemical and bacteriological contamination often met in provision of safe water for human consumption. Eventually, increasing access to portable water ranked high ... -
Assessment of risk management in cost estimation in the building construction industry in Uganda: a case of Kampala city
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The cost performance of construction projects is a key success factor. However, risks in construction projects make exact budgetary requirements difficult to forecast accurately resulting in underestimation and overestimation. ... -
Analyzing the factors that affect the quality of staircases: a case study of universities in the central region, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Staircases are the most common means of vertical access in low and medium rise storeyed buildings in Uganda. Their purpose is to provide safe means of movement from floor to floor. Reduction of accidents would be one of ... -
COVIDiStress diverse dataset on psychological and behavioural outcomes one year into the COVID-19 pandemic
(Scientific data, 2022)During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVIDiSTRESS Consortium launched an open-access global survey to understand and improve individuals’ experiences related to the crisis. a year later, we extended this line ...