College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Development of a sustainable low-carbon footprint for the greater Kampala Metropolitan area towards the Mid-Century.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-12)With a resolute economy, commercialization, urbanization, and industrialization, the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) faces increasing pressures to raise electricity in the energy balance and abate CO2 emissions. ... -
Switchyard riverbank erosion remedial works and upstream slope stabilization works
(Makerere University, 2023-10-30)It is a requirement of students doing a Post Graduate Diploma in Construction and Project Management at the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology in Makerere University to write-up a technical report about ... -
Optimization of the use of pickling waste from steel industry as an enhancer in biogas production
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)Anaerobic digestion enables valorization of organic waste into bio-methane for cooking and lighting. However, low productivity and eventual collapse attributable to ammonia inhibition and process instability limit the ... -
Supervision of Upgrading Mutungo Health Centre II to Health Centre III, In Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-08-07)This report is on construction supervision of proposed upgrade of Mutungo health center 11 to health center 111, Makindye Ssebagabo municipal council. The Author was the Clark of works on this project under the mentorship ... -
Application of nanotechnology in the development of briquettes from selected biomass in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The development of biomass briquettes remains relevant to communities in developing nations, as they offer a cost-effective and sustainable means of producing energy from solid waste. However, the low quality of the ... -
Investigating the briquetting and pelletising potential of avocado seeds
(Makerere University, 2024-01-18)Avocado being one of the edible fruits in Uganda, there is waste associated with its consumption. The study therefore, aimed at evaluating the potential of briquetting and pelletising avocado seeds in an effort to resolve ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Steel Waste-Based Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewaters
(Makerere University, 2023-12-21)Water treatment and reuse can avail more clean and safe water for human use. In this study, iron oxide waste powder generated from the steel pickling process was used to develop iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using ... -
The construction of NSSF Pension Towers Phase II on Plots 15A, 15B and 17, Lumumba Avenue and Plot 16 Nakasero Road, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)The report details a multitude of construction and project management practices that the author was involved in as part of the Main Contractor’s project management team during the construction of NSSF Pension Towers Phase ... -
Technical project report for the construction of the proposed seven storey staff houses In Arua hospital.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report is a summation of all activities/ tasks engaged in during the internship on the construction of the proposed seven storey staff houses’ project in Arua Hospital. The report comprises of four chapters namely; First ... -
Technical project report for mechanical and electrical supervision and design review of the construction of selected structures at Oluvu HCIII, Maracha district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) refers to the installation process, servicing, supervision and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical systems in a facility needed for the comfortability of the occupants. In this ... -
Civil works for the rehabilitation of Ishaka-Katunguru road (58KM)
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the author’s role and observations as an on-site Contracts Manager; a sub-role to his appointment as a Project Quantity Surveyor on the Civil Works for the rehabilitation ... -
Development and characterization of composite briquettes from carbonized banana peels and waste glass powder
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)This research aimed to explore the feasibility of creating composite briquettes with enhanced physical, mechanical, and thermal attributes using carbonized banana peels and waste-glass powder. The precursors underwent ... -
Project report on construction supervision for upgrading Bumugibole Health Centre II to Health Centre III in Bulambuli District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2023-07)This report describes the supervision process of all construction activities meant for Upgrading Bumugibole Health Centre II to Health Centre III under UGIFT Programme. It covers aspects project management practices exercised ... -
Development of an electronic waste management framework for college of engineering, design, art, and technology.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-08)The worldwide use of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment and other electronic equipment is growing. This growth is expected to accelerate due to short life cycle and higher consumption. As a result, ... -
Construction of solar water projects in villages of eastern and Karamoja regions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08-17)The solar water project is a sustainable initiative by Innovation: Africa an Israel based organization aimed at harnessing renewable energy to provide clean and reliable water supply to local communities. The primary ... -
Improvement of quality of sand-casting products of cast iron using Taguchi methods
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)Sand casting is a widely used method for manufacturing metal parts due to its low cost and versatility. In Uganda, foundries are few and the available ones do not produce adequate products both in quantity and quality, ... -
Technical report for the upgrading of Hoima-Butiaba Wanseko road (111km) to paved (bituminous) standard
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This project report contains details about the construction supervision of the civil works for the upgrading of Hoima-Butiaba-Wanseko road project as of June 2023. The report focuses on construction project management ... -
An investigation of the impact of fine aggregate type proportioning on compressive strength of cement concrete
(2023-12-28)Several reinforced concrete buildings have collapsed in Uganda and one of the major causes is poor materials and workmanship. Substandard materials, especially, low-quality cement concrete as construction materials lead ... -
Impact of embedded generation on losses in Kanungu power distribution network.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-29)The worldwide increasing demand for electricity, coupled with government policy changes for “green” energy stipulated in Uganda’s Energy Policy 2002 and the Uganda Renewable Energy Policy 2007 has led to significant interest ... -
Viability of Capacitor-Coupled substations on Uganda's Electricity Transmission Network
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Uganda with a current generation capacity of 1346.6 MW identifies electricity through its Vision 2040 as a primary input to foster socio-economic transformation of its citizens to middle income status. Consequently, the ...