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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 ...
Evaluating the procurement process for imported construction materials in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)
This report comprises of five chapters clearly explaining in details the procurement process for imported construction materials in Uganda. The data was collected from various fields that included business men and different ...
Investigating the effect of applying maize cobs and husks ash with lime for stabilization of soil bases
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
Soil stabilisation has become a major issue in construction engineering and the common soil stabilising techniques are becoming costly day by day due to the increasing cost of the most widely used stabilizing agents such ...
Evaluation of the performance of Expanded Polystyrene Panels (EPS) in comparison with common masonry as a walling unit in construction
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
According to a study we carried out through distributing 50 questionnaires randomly to individuals renting in Kampala, part of the reason for the high percentage of the population settling in rental accommodation was the ...
Assessment of the causes of poor compliance and implementation of building codes and regulations in residential areas of Wakiso. (Case study Kireku)
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
The study aimed at assessing the causes of poor compliance and implementation of the building
codes and regulations in residential areas of Kireku. The study focused on three objectives that is
to determine; causes of ...