Browsing Masters Degree Dissertations by Issue Date
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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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-11)The study investigated cracks in flexible pavement on a section of Kampala-Masaka Road.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 ... -
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)The cost performance of construction projects is a key success factor.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. ... -
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-08)Sewage sludge management is one of the current global environmental issues.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 ... -
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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Globally, there are increasing challenges related to physiochemical and bacteriological contamination often met in provision of safe water for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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)The main objective was to assess the variation of water quality with water pressure along the supply network in small water systems in Mukono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(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-10)Staircases are the most common means of vertical access in low and medium rise storeyed buildings in Uganda.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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...