School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Laboratory and simulation measurements to investigate attenuation in optical fibres
(Makerere University, 2013-12)Optical fibre communication systems have revolutionized the telecommunications industry and have played a major role in the advent of the information technology. Optical fibres have largely replaced copper wire communications ... -
Strength characterisation of timbers for building construction in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)The specific objectives of the study were to: assess timber-use practices; determine strength properties of selected timber species; develop a timber strength class system; model timber flexural behaviour; establish a ... -
Potential of public-private partnerships in road infrastructure development in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2005-09)Lack of sufficient public funding to adequately develop and maintain the country’s road network is one reason why the government of Uganda is studying the prospect of using private finance initiatives as a way of bridging ... -
Evaluation of damage caused to road structural pavements by utility service providers: A case study of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2010-06)The research is an evaluation into the damage caused to road structural pavements by service providers in Uganda. Majority of utility service provider’s infrastructure lies underground often partly or wholly beneath road ... -
The effect of environmental factors and traffic volume on the performance of low-volume labour-based roads
(Makerere University, 2008-08)In road works labour-based technology refers to the appropriate and efficient use of labour in construction and maintenance, with equipment only playing a supportive role. The technical specifications related to the ... -
Development of a decision support tool for certification of road contracts in Uganda: A case study of the Central Region.
(Makerere University, 2008-10)This dissertation entails information about a Master’s Research work in Construction Management on Development of a Decision Support Tool (DST) for Certification of Road contracts in Uganda. The researcher undertook an ... -
Field based assessment on the performance of house-hold biogas plants in Bishoftu Area, Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2012-01)Several programmes have been implemented to disseminate biogas technology in many parts of Ethiopia. Their success rate has however been poor. This is mainly due to less attention given after the technology is introduced. ... -
Crest factor reduction in an OFDM/ WiMAX network
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Broadband services require multicarrier modulation schemes such as Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) because they are robust to channel hostilities and support high data rates. These schemes present a problem ... -
A comparative analysis of the potential of robust coding schemes in emerging wireless technologies
(Makerere University, 2010-12)This study investigates the critical design parameters for robust codes used for data transmission systems in a wireless environment. Robustness refers to the ability of a given code to withstand transmission channel ... -
To assess the performance of the current Community Based Management Systems (CBMS) in maintenance of rural water facilities in Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2009-07)Problems with the operations and maintenance of water supply and sanitation have long been recognized as key constraints of the sustainability of water services. In Uganda today, the operations and maintenance of Rural ... -
Analyzing the effectiveness of gasifier-produced biochar as a soil amendment in the humid tropics
(Makerere University, 2009-05)Biochar is the solid, carbonaceous byproduct from thermal treatment of biomass that is produced specifically for application to soils. Studies have shown that when biochar is added to soils it is able to increase yields, ... -
Evaluation of waste minimization alternatives for the galvanizing production process: A case study of Uganda Baati Limited
(Makerere University, 2011-10)Uganda Baati Limited is one of the largest manufacturers of metal roofing products in Eastern and Central Africa. The company is faced with waste from the production process of the galvanizing line in terms of defects and ... -
An investigation of reliability of the water source and cost-effective chemical use at Masaka Water Treatment Works
(Makerere University, 2012-10)The challenge of providing improved and adequate water services is substantial and this study sought to determine whether the NWSC Masaka Area’s current water source is sufficient to ensure adequate water supply to meet ... -
Implementing an adaptive bandwidth management scheme for efficient use of spectrum
(Makerere University, 2012)Licensing regimes grant entities, such as cellular companies, exclusive rights to portions of the wireless spectrum and leave a small segment of unlicensed spectrum for public use. This method of spectrum management has ... -
Integrating the frequency domain functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs shared architecture
(Makerere University, 2012-06)This dissertation presents the background, rationale, objectives, analysis and design, and the results of Integrating the Frequency Domain Functionality of the EMONA DATEx into the iLabs Shared Architecture. In this research, ... -
Development of a synchronous sequential logic iLab
(Makerere University, 2012-06)Initially developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), online laboratories have been utilized globally to support science and engineering curricula. Having utilized online laboratories since 2005, Makerere ... -
Capacity utilization of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) water supply system in Northern Uganda: a case study of Arua Municipality
(Makerere University, 2012-07)Capacity utilization refers to the relationships between actual output that ‘is’ produced with the installed equipment and the potential output ‘which’ could be produced with it if capacity is fully utilized. The capacity ...