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Performance evaluation of fecal sludge treatment plants in Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-08)
With the inevitably increasing urbanization of various cities, there has come an increasing amount
of fecal sludge collected in all cities globally. Such an incidence has consequentially led to the
increasing need to not ...
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 ...
Developing a maintenance management system for public building in district local governments of Uganda: a case of Amuria district local government
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2020-11)
The practice of building maintenance is globally accepted as the most sustainable way to conserve
buildings from deterioration. In most developing countries, costs incurred for assessment, repair
and maintenance of ...
Application of value analysis concept on construction cost of low volume roads in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)
The success of implementation of highway infrastructure projects is usually measured against three parameters; quality, time and cost. However, some of these projects do not achieve expected project goals in terms of ...
Assessing biogas recovery potential from organic Solid waste generated from academic institutions (case study: Islamic university in Uganda - Mbale city)
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)
Resource recovery is contingent to the circular economy and the core intention is to
replace the norm of largely linear economy of take make and dispose with one where
resource circulation and disposal is fostered at ...
Abating the effects of different land use activities on eutrophication of Kabaka’s lake Kampala - Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)
Various land uses resulting from urbanization in Kampala the capital city of Uganda, have reduced the natural pollutant filtration value of the wetlands. This has in turn led to a decline in the water quality and gradual ...
Investigating the occurence of contaminants of emerging concern in urban slum areas: a case study of Bwaise, Kawempe division, Kampala-Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-05)
Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are defined as chemical compounds discovered in water or environment that are not currently monitored or regulated but are thought to cause adverse effects on the ecosystem and human ...
Effect of filler and binder contents on air voids in hot-mix asphalt for road pavement construction
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)
Filler and binder make up a small proportion of bituminous mixtures, hence they are considered as important ingredients of mixtures. Sometimes due to equipment error during production, some mixtures retain extra or a reduced ...
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 ...
Analyses of multi-decadal variability and trends in precipitation and potential evapo-transpiration across lake Kyoga basin
(Kyambogo University, 2020-10)
The Lake Kyoga basin is located in Kyoga water management zone covering eleven sub-catchments in Uganda. The population in this region mainly depend on rain fed agriculture for their livelihood. However, recent changes in ...