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Assessing the sufficiency of the line design criteria as applied to the UMEME MV network
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Developed a line design criteria for the UMEME MV network. The framework used was data of operating conditions from Uganda National Meteorological Society (UNMA), performance data of the different networks from UMEME which ...
A comparative study of material requirements of drywall and brick wall Masonry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-04)
This research study entails comparisons between two kinds of partitioning, that is the traditional masonry wall and drywall partitioning. Materials used in construction of the walls were identified for example in the case ...
Flood hazard assessment of river semliki catchment in ntoroko district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
The semliki catchment basin model (32674.8km2) was delineated using HEC GeoHMS in ArcGIS 10.4.1 environment. Hydrological modeling was done using HEC HMS 4.2.1 software in which control specifications were defined and in ...
Assessing the sufficiency of the line design criteria as applied to the umeme medium voltage network.
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
The purpose of this study is to carry out an assessment on the sufficiency of the line design criteria as applied to the Umeme medium voltage (MV)network using PLS-CADD software. In Umeme design criteria, challenges are ...
A REVIEW OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE UGANDAN SEISMIC CODE (US 319:2003 CLAUSE 8) FOR ESTIMATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PERIOD OF VIBRATION OF BUILDINGS
(2019-06-13)
The determination of the fundamental period of vibration of a structure is essential to
earthquake design. Current code equations (US 319:2003) provide formulas for the
approximate period of generalized earthquake-resistant ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A CORRELATION BETWEEN BEARING CAPACITY AND DYNAMIC CONE PENETROMETER INDEX
(2019-06-14)
Cost and time of geotechnical investigations are important factors in the construction industry and for small scale projects, these have remained high due to the fact that standard methods required for the investigations ...
Assessing the extent to which personal protective equipment is actually used on some of the construction sites in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
The research undertaking is one of the required undertakings for one to be awarded the Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management. It is an opportunity for the student to choose a topic in relation to what they have ...
Design and optimization of a UAV for agricultural applications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)
Uganda has for long and still continues to rely on agriculture for a living. Evident to this, Agriculture contributes 21-26% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market price[1]. With the growing population of ...
Development of a small hydropower resource assessment and design tool
(Makerere University, 2019)
Hydropower energy is the generation of power by harnessing energy from moving water. Due to the rich water resource, its affordability and the growing global emphasis on renewable energy among others. Hydropower is the ...
Investigation of the partial replacement of cement with cassava brewery waste ash in mortar for masonry
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Cement is a major construction material throughout the world. However, in the past years, the use of supplementary cementing materials has become an integral part in the construction industry due to escalating costs of ...