Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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Towards a strategy for the reduction of urban traffic congestion: A Case study of Nairobi Central Business District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-07)Traffic congestion refers to the incremental costs resulting from interference among road users. These impacts are most severe during peak hours when traffic volumes approach a road's capacity. The resulting congestion ... -
Towards an efficient shear reinforcement for rectangular concrete beams
(1988)In order to provide shear resistance to reinforced concrete beams subjected to flexure and shear, a new type of shear reinforcement to be known as 'WAVE REINFORCEMENT' is examined experimentally and analytically. The ... -
Towards an integrated development plan for pare district.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The government has put emphasis on rural development as away of raising the standard of life of the majority of the people* It has been pointed by the president in several accations that for usdevelopment is of the people ... -
Towards improving provision and management of road infrastructure in urban site and service scheme:Case study of Dandora-Nairobi
(2008)Rapid urbanization in the world particularly in countries in the south is straining the public sector's ability to provide and manage essential infrastructure facilities and services. The inability of cities to pr vid and ... -
Towards studying hybridization of baboon subspecies in the amboseli basin using distributed Gis
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Many geographic applications have been developed in recent years that offer exciting new possibilities for understanding biological diversity. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) make it possible to build maps of species ... -
Trace element analysis in infant food from selected rural and urban areas in Kenya using txrf technique
(2015)The need for dietary trace elements during periods of rapid growth such as infancy and early childhood is crucial. These elements are required for promotion of good growth, health and behavioural development of an infant. ... -
Trace Element Analysis of Soil Samples From Mui Basin, Kitui County for Mineral Content Evaluation Using Multivariate Statistics
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The importance of minerals for economic development and sustainability of a country cannot be ignored in modern society. However, mineral exploration in deeply weathered environments is often hampered by significant ... -
Traditional african graphic design in Kenya (Form content appreciation and communication)
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Traditional earth colours and vegetable dyes in Kenya
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1987)"Traditional Earth Colours and Vegetable Dyes in Kenya" is a study conducted in two areas referred to in this thesis as 'sub-research areas,' that is: the Lake Basin and the Coastal Region of Kenya. The hypothesis on which ... -
Traffic congestion on arterial roads in Dar Es Salaam with reference to Morogoro and Bagamoyo roads
(1980)The problem of traffic congestion being a very predominant one in most urban centres creates a lot of problems both to the road users and those concerned with its eradication. This being the case therefore, this study ... -
Traffic Movement Constraints On Landhies Road
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Transformation of African rock art fundamentals and element of African rock art form in the development of culture and communication
(School of the arts and design, 2010)The slowly disappearing cultural heritage which presents in cultural activities in Kenyan rock art is a worrying trend. The examples that exist in the rock art raises challenges to scholars and historians who may want to ... -
Transformation of housing in Nairobi Dweller Initiated Transformations in Formal Housing in Nairobi Estates with Case Studies of Kaloleni and Buru-Buru Estates
(The School of the Built Environment Department of Architecture and Building Science, 2010)Dwellers in public housing undertake transformations that lead to compromised environments in housing neighbourhoods. Architectural strategies do not envisage this trends and this had led to questionable environmental ... -
Transformation of Kikuyu traditional architecture : case study of homesteads in lower Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This thesis brings together the diverse documentation of Kikuyu traditional architecture written within a span of approximately one hundred years from 1910 to the present. It traces the transformation of Kikuyu traditional ... -
Transport development and implications on wildlife conservation; Case study of proposed greater southern bypass (Kitengela loop)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife dispersal and migratory corridors play a critical role in the conservation of wildlife not only in Kenya but all over the world. Areas dedicated as National Parks may not be sufficient enough to cater for the ... -
Transport Node Markets a Study of Emerging Relationships Between Matatu Stages and Informal Markets: the Case of Mombasa
(university of nairobi, 2022)Transport infrastructure has been known to influence land use patterns which directly mould mobility behaviour. Globally, it is common to find commercial activities around and within different modes of transport; air, ... -
Trend Detection in Precipitation and River Discharge to Assess Climate Change in the Upper Tana Basin
(UoN, 2019)With Climate Change being a point of focus in modern times, this research study was done to detect the existence of a statistically significant trend in the hydro-meteorological characteristics of the upper Tana catchment ... -
The trend of capital and rental value of residential property of south C estate: 1982-1983
(1993)Housing is the subject of discussion by people of all walks of life.people are worried about the availability of housing the affordability of housing and future housing. This study is an investigation into the government ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ...