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Investigating implementation strategies towards elimination of structural failure of buildings in Uganda: a case study of Kampala city
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
In Kampala City, the failure of buildings has occurred frequently leading to increase
in the spate of building collapse that have claimed many lives of people. In the past
three years, Kampala has recorded quite a number ...
Assessement of the impact of sawdust ash on the sulphate resistance of concrete during early strength development
(Kyambogo University, 2020-12)
Sulfates are detrimental to the structural integrity of concrete throughout its service
life. In the project for the construction of the overhead transmission line grid for power
evacuation from the Karuma Hydro Power ...
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 ...
Assessment of performance of road maintenance local contractors in Uganda: a case of Uganda National Roads Authority Lira station
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
Road maintenance is essential in order to preserve the road in its originally constructed
condition, protect adjacent resources and ensure user safety in Uganda. However, there has
been inadequate improvement in the road ...
Graphical-statistical method to explore variability of hydrological time series
(Hydrology Research, 2021-02)
Due to increasing concern on developing measures for predictive adaptation to climate change impacts on hydrology, several studies have tended to be conducted on trends in climatic data. Conventionally, trend analysis ...
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)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 ...
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)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, ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...