College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Assessing Groundwater Potential in Semi-Arid Areas of Uganda: Case study of Agago District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-09)Increasing demand for groundwater resources necessitates effective mapping and categorization of groundwater potential zones to ensure long-term water security, especially in semi-arid regions like Agago District, Uganda. ... -
Enhancing energy efficiency in an internet of things-based automatic weather monitoring node.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)This dissertation presents a comprehensive study on the design and implementation of an IoT-based weather monitoring system. The research investigated the potential for lever- aging IoT technologies to improve weather ... -
Construction supervision report for the construction of a multi-purpose Hall in Kaabong Secondary school in Kaabong District
(Makerere University, 2024-08-21)As requirement for partial fulfilment for the award of a postgraduate diploma in The author of this report-a student at the College of Engineering design and art CEDAT was attached at Kaabong DLG, Kaabong TC, office of ... -
Assessment of effectiveness of the effectiveness of the construction cost management process for public projects: a case of MNRT project in Tanzania.
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Universally, ensuring an effective construction cost management process is a persistent challenge, regardless of the advancement of technologies in cost planning and control. An effective cost management process highly ... -
Geometric design of Katalemwa road (KCCA Projects).
(2024-08-22)The report gives an account of the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) lot 3 roads- [Old Kireka Road, Bukoto Street, and Katalemwa roads] which included geometric design activity ... -
A Segment Routing Approach to Traffic Engineering In Research and Education Networks
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)Services and applications such as Video-on-Demand, Voice-over-IP, and over-the-top services such as X, YouTube, Facebook, etc. nearly double Internet traffic every other year. A survey conducted among National Research and ... -
Impact of water availability scenarios on present and future water allocation options in Rwizi catchment, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12-05)Equitable and participatory water allocation to meet the competing water needs of users has always been a challenge for regulators in river catchments the world over. Rwizi upper catchment is water stressed with domestic, ... -
Strategic management of critical projects (Oil roads).
(Makerere University, 2020-12-22)The Government of Uganda and its Oil Partners through the Lake Albert Basin Development Committee (LABDC) set a target to achieve First Oil by 2020. In order to achieve this target, key enabling infrastructure, such as ... -
Assessment of the impact of tenure security on livelihoods in peri urban areas
(Makerere University, 2024)Land tenure is the relationship, whether legally or customarily defined, among people, as individuals or groups, with respect to land. Various studies have revealed that tenure security has become an essential part of a ... -
Development of a saturation flow rate prediction model at signalized intersections incorporating Geometrics, driver behaviour and motorcycle effects.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-09)This research addresses the challenge of predicting saturation flow rates at signalized intersections in mixed traffic conditions, where motorcycles, diverse vehicle types, geometric road elements, and varying driver ... -
Hydrodynamic modelling of flash floods and its socio-economic impacts in river Nyamwamba Catchment
(Ainebyona, J. (2024). Hydrodynamic modelling of flash floods and its socio-economic impacts in river Nyamwamba Catchment; unpublished disertation, Makerere University, Kampala, 2024-11)River Nyamwamba in Kasese district, pouring its waters in lake George, has over the years experienced recurrent floods which have threatened the livelihood of communities in the catchment. Destruction of infrastructure ... -
Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid solar thermal-biogas powered dryer for fruit dehydration
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The global population as of 2024 stands at 8.2 billion and is projected to rise according to the United Nation, these pose sustainability challenges, particularly in food supply. Reducing postharvest losses, which account ... -
Analysis of human EMF exposure in close proximity scenarios to cellular system transmitters
(Makerere University, 2024-12-02)Wireless communication systems, particularly cellular network system, are the primary sources of Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) due to their radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) emission. Excessive exposure of ... -
Evaluation of ethanol-diesel blends for potential fuel use in diesel engines
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study examined the impact of ethanol-diesel blended fuel on engine performance, with a focus on biodiesel as a potential alternative fuel for vehicles. While biodiesels offer benefits such as lower fuel costs compared ... -
A machine learning-based optimal deployment approach for UAV-assisted HetNets
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to assist terrestrial HetNets is a promising approach to improving connectivity and coverage for mobile cellular users. However, for this approach to be successful, efficient ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of mediation as tool for land dispute resolution in Luweero District: a case study of Zirobwe Sub county
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study explored the effectiveness of mediation as a tool for land dispute resolution in Luweero District, focusing on Zirobwe Sub County. The specific objectives of the study included to evaluate the factors that ... -
Biodiesel production from waste animal fat
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The global reliance on fossil fuels has led to environmental concerns, prompting the exploration of alternative energy sources like biodiesel. This study investigated the technical feasibility of utilizing waste animal fat ... -
Analysis of delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects: a case study of the construction of the Sembabule Community Justice Centre
(Makerere University, 2024-05)In Uganda, delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects have been a common issue that affects the smooth execution and timely completion of such projects. This study analyzes these delayed payments to ... -
Modelling the effect of operational interventions on hydraulic performance of a water distribution system under intermittent conditions
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Over 1.3 billion people globally rely on intermittent water supplies, a challenge worsened by rapid urbanization, climate change, and environmental pressures, highlighting the need to improve water supply systems to achieve ... -
Evaluation of resilience of urban road networks to flood induced congestion in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Recent global natural and man-made evolutions have made urban road networks in transportation systems vulnerable to natural disasters, accidents, and infrastructure failures, among others. Such events disrupt smooth network ...