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Stakeholder participation and service quality of road construction projects in local governments: a case of Adjumani district urban and community roads division
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)
The study investigated the effect of Stakeholder Participation on Service Quality in Local Governments in Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of information sharing on service quality of road ...
Effect of banana fibers on the mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete
(Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2021-08)
This research presents an experimental study on the "Effect of Banana fibres on the
mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete". Concrete being a quasi-brittle
material, exhibits limited ability to restrict ...
Investigation of cracks in flexible pavement on a section of Kampala – Masaka road
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-11)
The study investigated cracks in flexible pavement on a section of Kampala-Masaka Road. The continuous occurrence of cracks which has affected the riding quality, increase in travel times as the vehicles be moving at a ...
Quantitative analysis of contributions of human activities and climatic variability to stream flow variation in river Rwizi catchment
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
Climate variability and human activities have an impact on hydrological processes. Human activities influence rainfall runoff generation process while climate variability does not only affect runoff volume but also low and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Training model on electrical safety and energy conservation to socially-backward region school students
(IEEE, 2023)
As the saying goes for knife, ‘‘It is a good servant, but a bad master the same holds good for electricity. It can brighten our lives and at the same can char one’s future if not handled properly. Electricity is very useful ...
Interpretation of constant suction direct shear test
(EDP Sciences, 2023)
Constant suction direct shear test enables the understanding of the failure mechanism in rainfall-
induced landslides. It can be conducted using a conventional direct shear apparatus with some modifications.
The constant ...
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 ...
Optimization of Pyrolysis and Selected Physicochemical Properties of Groundnut Shells, Coffee and Rice Husks for Biochar Production
(Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2023-09)
Biochar is a solid biofuel that can be obtained from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic feedstocks. In this study, pyrolysis of
agricultural wastes (groundnut shells, coffee and rice husks) and their physiochemical characterization ...