College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Development of composite briquettes using cassava rhizomes and groundnut stalks for domestic cooking
(Makerere University, 2023-12-06)Overdependence on firewood and charcoal for domestic cooking has led to deforestation, air pollution, and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and characterize briquettes made ... -
Modelling delay at roundabouts under mixed traffic flow conditions in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Roundabouts are a safer type of junction for motor vehicles and pedestrians than other forms of at-grade intersections. Vehicles however, experience traffic congestion with long delays and queues at roundabout approaches ... -
Estimation of combined pollutant loads from diffuse and point sources discharged into river Rwizi and the associated environmental risks
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Surface water bodies experience significant water quality deterioration caused by nutrients, organic matter, heavy metals, pathogens from domestic and industrial wastewater effluents, agriculture and other anthropogenic ... -
Estimating of rice grain yield using earth observation data.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)Reliable and timely agricultural yield estimation has become crucial for ensuring food security and effective agricultural management, as emphasised by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2, which focuses ... -
Modeling the influence of urban change on household access to electricity in Suleja local government area of Niger State, Nigeria
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Despite the three hydropower stations in Niger State, Nigeria, Local government within the State still experiences poor electricity access indicators of duration, reliability, which usually translate into power outages ... -
An assessment of the prediction of the procurement evaluation criteria on performance of contractors on public building projects
(Makerere University, 2023)The public construction works in Uganda are procured basing on the evaluation methodology and criteria in the Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) issued by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority. The ... -
Effect of cow manure-derived biochar addition on bio methane production from anaerobic digestion of fruit and vegetable waste
(Makerere University, 2023-12-12)Fruit and Vegetable Waste (FVW) is one of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) fractions which adds pressure on the existing solid waste treatment facilities as well as on the waste management process. The main objective of ... -
Masters (Plan B) project field report on the construction of Management Training And Advisory Centre (MTAC)-Ntungamo Campus
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report details a host of construction and project management practices that the author participated in as the project supervisor/Quantity Surveyor during the construction of Management Training and Advisory Centre ... -
Masters (Plan B) project field report on the beautification of Rwebikoona open yard in Mbarara City
(Makerere University, 2023-05)This report details a host of construction and project management practices that the author participated in as the Contractor’s Project Manager during the construction and beautification of Rwebikoona open yard in Mbarara ... -
Characterization of the bus transport system in greater Kampala city area
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Although public transport is the most commonly used means of transport in urban areas, the current level of provision of public transport in Kampala City still has challenges. However, with limited information on the ... -
An assessment of walkability in Entebbe municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate walkability in Entebbe Municipality. Investigations were guided by the three specific objectives, namely: to investigate pedestrian movement patterns in Entebbe Municipality, to ... -
Quantifying the Level of Exposure of Uganda's 132kV Transmission Network to Transient Faults
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Uganda’s power system has grown over the years with an increase in the transmission line network and generation capacity. Conversely, over time, the transmission grid has experienced several transient faults with some ... -
Efficacy of well disinfection in the prevention of clogging in production boreholes
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In Uganda, the proportion of people served by groundwater is 60.6%. However, the greatest concern in the operation of groundwater supply schemes is clogging of production boreholes as it jeopardizes their sustainability ... -
Developing an embedded system for aquaculture water quality control for increased yields of Nile tilapia farming in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Fish farming thrives in Uganda, where artificial systems like ponds, tanks, and aquaria are widespread for commercial fish cultivation. However, manual wastewater management and feeding practices pose challenges. Although ... -
Landslide susceptibility analysis using fuzzy analytical hierarchical process and GIS in Kasese district.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-13)The main purpose of this study was to investigate landslide susceptibility in Kasese District. Fuzzy analytical hierarchical process was adopted to model the susceptible regions while considering a number of factors ... -
Production rate measurement for stone-pitched road drainage construction works in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2023-12-05)The production rate of labour affects key planning decisions in the allocation of resources yet little is known about the production rate of stone pitched road drainage works. It is against this background that a field ... -
Sculpting shs 50, critiquing the economy: Uganda’s legal tender as a resource for art-making and meaning-making.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This study was based on two assumptions; (1) that the point where the Shs50 mint coin, as a ̳valueless‘ currency, gained new value, as a pointed device that citizens can use to articulate their individual and collective ... -
A GIS based tool for monitoring water contamination source in Masaka
(Makerere University, 2018-06-30)In Masaka city there is high population growth and industrialization, therefore a great amount of domestic and industrial effluents are discharged that lead to the pollution of Surface Water. The quality of this surface ... -
Repurposing sex appeal advertising style attributes for creative development of awareness campaign on behavioral change.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-04)Advertising has become part and partial of our daily lives, shaping our social, cultural, economic and political decisions. The study explored how sex appeal advertising style attributes through a design process, can be ... -
Enhancing obstetric fistula information visibility and absorption among Peri-urban and rural women in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-28)This research aims to improve how information on Obstetric Fistula is developed and packaged through design to increase its visibility and absorption by rural and peri-urban women in Uganda. Obstetric fistula is a devastating ...