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Architecture and materials implications on energy efficiency in buildings
(Makerere University, 2014)
Materials and architecture have a big effect on the energy consumption of buildings. Poor architecture and material selection has led to an increase in energy demand for buildings hence Energy efficiency has become the key ...
Short-term load forecasting for Uganda’s transmission network
(Makerere University, 2013-09)
This research attempts to simulate and develop by use ANN, test, and recommend a reliable and accurate model of forecasting the next day’s electrical load demand for UETCL in Uganda. UETCL is the sole purchaser from UEGCL ...
Evaluation of human/afterbirth placenta waste management effectiveness and selection of the best treatment technology using AHP in Kampala health units
(Makerere University, 2015-10)
Proper treatment of human/afterbirth placenta waste plays a major role in prevention of
infection, disease transfer and environmental hazards. However, storage, treatment and
disposal of the human placenta have remained ...
Construction management functions in public buildings in Uganda: A case study of Rwenzori region local governments.
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
The government of Uganda and other development partners are making a lot of investments in form of building infrastructure with the aim of improving the quality of social services like education, medical care and general ...
Spatial and topological characterization of road traffic accidents in Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018-05)
Worldwide, road traffic accident injuries and fatalities have risen to be among the leading deaths (Global Status Report (2013). The World Bank and World health organization joint publication reported 1.2 million deaths ...
Investigation of resonance in propeller turbines: The case of units 14/15 at Kiira power station
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
This dissertation presents results of an investigation which focused on determining if
resonance is the cause of vibration on two propeller turbines at Kiira Hydro-Power
Station, located in Jinja, Uganda. The main goal ...
Evaluation of the viability of dehydrating the beer using calcium oxide for economical production of ethanol
(Makerere University, 2014-10)
The current conventional fermentation processes can yield mash with ethanol content of 12% at maximum. Evaluation of the energy required to distill such a beer gives a high value than if the concentration is increased in ...
Investigation of structural characteristics of vernacular materials for construction of earthquake resistant systems in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)
Earthquake disasters in Western Uganda are common resulting from destructive earthquakes that have a return period of two to three decades. The destructive mechanism of earthquakes of such magnitudes is vested mainly in ...
Challenges of subsurface drainage of urban roads in low lying areas : A materials perspective
(2019-06-13)
The current pavement design criteria states uniform base course material for both low and high lying areas, which in practice experience different moisture during normal service. However, quite often, low lying areas are ...
Participatory physical planning in Uganda: investigation on public participation processes during the preperation of the 1994 Kampala structure plan
(Makerere University, 2012-06)
The Kampala Structure Plan (KSP) of 1994 was developed as part of the Kampala Urban Study as a local land use plan. It was prepared as a guideline for the implementation of physical structures in Kampala, geared at developing, ...