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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 ... -
Assessment of quality management practices of building construction firms in Uganda: a case of Kamwenge district
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2021-05)Generally , local firms always strive to gain competitive edge in building projects based on Total Quality Management initiatives that are customer centered in nature. The study focused on assessment of quality man management ... -
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The cost performance of construction projects is a key success factor.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. ... -
Assessment of the challenges and effects of delays in compulsory land acquisition on the performance of road construction projects in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2020-11)The roads construction projects in Uganda are experiencing delays which are partly due to challenges in land acquisition. The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges and effects of delays in land acquisition on ... -
Assessment of the challenges in implementation of partnerships among contractors in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-09)The challenge of implementing partnerships among contractors is a global concern. Many contractors do not possess expertise to handle major construction activities and are mainly characterised by low capacity and capability ... -
An assessment of the impact of construction activities on the environment in Uganda: a case Study of Iganga Municipality
(Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management., 2012-11-15)Construction while being an economic activity that provides facilities and infrastructure, it is beneficial to man in some aspects and detrimental in others. There have been environmental concerns related to construction ... -
Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater : A critical review
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023-02)Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS) (e.g., septic tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing primary treatment for domestic wastewater, ... -
California bearing ratio for cohesive soils from quasi static cone tests
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)In the majority of nations, the test most frequently employed to identify flexible pavement layers is the California Bearing Ratio (CBR). To get around the test's high cost, inconvenience, and length, Quasi static cone ... -
Changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration over Lokok and Lokere catchments in Uganda
(Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology volume : Springer Link, 2021-03-24)This study analysed long-term (1948–2016) changes in gridded (0.25° × 0.25°) Princeton Global Forcing (PGF) precipitation and potential evapotranspiration (PET) data over Lokok and Lokere catchments. PGF-based and station ... -
Characterisation of resistance spot welding Electrodes with annular recess design
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2018-11)This study investigated the characteristics of resistance welding electrode with annular recess design for supplying an electric current to metallic workpieces for welding two workpieces together. It comprises cylindrical ... -
Characteristics of resistance spot welding using annular recess electrodes
(Elsevier: Journal of Advanced Joining Processes, 2020-07)Resistance spot welding is widely used in manufacturing industries, such as automobile structural body manufacture, rail vehicle construction, electronics manufacture, battery manufacture, etc. Resistance spot weld integrity ... -
Coated tools with crater‐like surface structures have enhanced performance
(AIP Conference Proceedings, 2010-10-18)This paper presents the result of an investigation into the cutting characteristics of electrical discharge machined (EDMed) surface‐modified carbide cutting tool inserts. The tool inserts were coated with Titanium Nitride ... -
Combined use of graphical and statistical approaches for analyzing historical precipitation changes in the black sea region of Turkey
(MDPI: Water, 2020-03-05)Many statistical methods have been developed and used over time to analyze historical changes in hydrological time series, given the socioeconomic consequences of the changes in the water cycle components. The classical ... -
A comparative analysis of existing models and a new pushover analysis model of reinforced concrete sections
(Engineering Structures, 2023-01)Pushover analysis is mainly carried out using the concentrated plasticity model whereby when a point reaches yield, a hinge is placed at that point. The other is the yielded block spread plasticity model, whereby when a ... -
A comparative analysis of foundations using prescriptive design and static loading test methods:(case study: the Karuma interconnection power project in Uganda)
(Kyambogo University., 2019-11)Foundations for overhead transmission line lattice towers are subjected to overturning loads imposed by winds and impact. Hence, they are designed to resist uplift, compression, lateral and interconnection cable line-tension ... -
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 ... -
“A Comparative Analysis of the Concentrated Plasticity, the Yielded Block Spread Plasticity, and the Spread cracking and yielding block Pushover analysis models”
(2022-08)Pushover analysis is mainly carried out using the concentrated plasticity model where by when a point reaches yield, a hinge is placed at that point. The other is the yielded block spread plasticity model, whereby when a ... -
Comparing performance of different lumped conceptual hydrological models : a case study of River Kafu catchment
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2020-10)Planning for water resources management can be supported by hydrological modeling. In a typical data scarce region, the compatibility of structures of various models with the limited data can greatly affect results of ... -
Comparison of physical and statistical models in predicting space-time decay of residual chlorine in water distribution system
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Chlorine is the most widely used disinfectant in water distribution due to its efficacy, ease of application, low cost and extended disinfection durability. The World Health Organization recommends concentrations of ... -
A computational methodology for simulating quasi-brittle fracture problems
(Elsevier: Computers & Structures, 2019-04-15)The paper focuses on an efficient and simple methodologies for simulating the three dimensional (3D) quasi-brittle fracture problems. Strain-softening is performed on the elements by a developed anisotropic continuum damage ...