Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Effects of tranverse sensitivity of electrical resistance starin gauges on stain measurement
(Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1982)Measurement of strain, as accurately as possible at critical points on any machine part or other such engineering structural part is a very important aspect of determining the quality of the design concerned. For this ... -
The religious factor- in mau mau with particular reference to Mau Mau Oaths.
(Arts, University of Nairobi, 1978)Mau Mau was a nationalist movement which spread in Central and Rift Valley areas of Kenya between 1948 and 1956. The aim of the movement was to fight against colonialism. The movement had a strong religious factor which ... -
Solar distillation for developing countries: an engineering and economic evaluation
(Environmental Health Engineering,University of Nairobi, 1980)Good water in sufficient quantities is one of the most important resources of concern to humanity. It supports life on earth and determines the pattern of human development. Unfortunately, most of the earth's vast ... -
Fracture in thin sheets due to biaxial loading
(Mechanical Engineering, 1989)Although actual structural members are subjected to multi-axial loads, material properties are derived from expurim ntal works in a single-direotion load application. Thus analysis of materials under multi-axial loads ... -
The socio-cultural aspects of the housing typology: Nairobi, Kenya -1972
(Architecture, 1974)THE SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE HOUSING TYPOLOGY: Nairobi, Kenya - 1972 by Alex Loy Seid Submitted to the Depar~ent of Architecture on January 23, 1974 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of ... -
A performance study on flexible road pavements in Kenya
(Civil Engineering, 1983)This research study set out to evaluate the pe rrorrnanoe o f some six road test sections locat.ed on in-service bitumen standard roads in and around Nairobi, Kenya. The selected road test sections were:- (L) Thika ... -
Location, structure and impact of the manufacturing industries: a study of Nyanza Province, Kenya
(Arts, 1984)This study aims at a broad examination and evaluation of three aspects of the manufacturing and supporting service industries in Nyanza Province , of Kenya. These are: location, structure and the impact of industries ... -
A biography of senior chief Wakuhiu Wa Kung'u of Githungurl, Kiambu district, 1890-1952
(Arts, 1968)This thesis is an attempt to write the biography of the late Senior Chief Waruhiu wa Kung'u of Githunguri, Kiambu District. Chief Waruhiu, who served the colonial government for thirlyyears, lived from 1890 to 1952. As ... -
Fertility levels and differentials in Kenya: Evidence from Kenya contraceptive prevalence survey, 1984
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Reduction in the size of a conventional slow sand filter, without affecting its good purification characteristics by means of a baffle arrangement
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1996)The Slow Sand Filter (SSF) is an effective device for water treatment with its proven excellent purification characteristics ill terms of turbidity and microorganisms removal, yielding potable water with no other treatment ... -
An Investigation into the causes and impact of resource mix practices in the performance of construction firms in Kenya: A case study of the building construction firms in Nairobi.
(Department of Real Estate and Construction management, College of Architecture and Engineering, 2006)There is evidence that construction projects performance in Kenya is poor. Time and Cost performance of projects in Kenya are poor to the extent that, over 70% of the projects initiated are likely to escalate in time with ... -
The Extent to which the Housing Environment is a Contributor to Child Morbidity in Nairobi and its Policy Implications
(Department of Architecture and Buiding Science, College of Architecture and Engineering, 2010)Provision of adequate housing is a major challenge in many urban areas of the developing countries. In Kenya, the housing problem in major cities is exacerbated by rapid growth of the urban population without the corresponding ... -
Provision of recreational facilities within Kasarani Neighbourhood-Nairobi
(Department of Architecture and Building Science School of the Built Environment, 2009)Provision of recreational facilities in Kasarani has not met both the accessibility and adequacy demands of the residents. The neighborhood population has not been served adequately with accessible, safe, age- appropriate ... -
A Multi-Actor Operational Framework for Alternative Water Suppliers in Mukuru, Nairobi
(Department of Architecture and Building Science School of the Built EnvironmentDepartment of Architecture and Building Science School of the Built Environment, 2009)Water and sanitation management is one of the major responsibilities of local authority world over. The responsibility is both simple and complex. Simple as the goal is to ensure adequate water and sanitation provision for ... -
The potential of Zeolitic Volcanic Tuff to remove manganese and iron from water.
(Civil Engineering, 2004)The study investigated the potential of zeolitic volcanic tuff (chokaa) to remove iron and manganese from water. A series of batch experiments were conducted to ascertain this potential. Iron removal was favoured by small ... -
An evaluation of post occupancy state of site and service schemes: case study of Kayole and Greenflleds Harambee sacco
(University of NairobiDepartment of architecture and building science, 2010)Several international policy instruments particularly the United Nations as well as national guidelines define adequate housing as encompassing more than just a roof over ones‘ head. Adequate housing is thus multi-faceted ... -
Single phase lockout on a single long line connecting two power systems with particular reference to the Nairobi-Mombasa power transmission line.
(s, 1985)The possibility of operating a single long H.T. Power transmission line with one phase locked out after a single phase to ground fault occurs on that phase is investigated. Particular reference is made to the Nairobi-Mombasa ... -
Phytochemical investigation of surface exudates of dodonaea angustifolia and senecio roseiflorus for bioactive principles
(2009)The phytochemistry of the surface exudates of Dodonaea angustifolia (from two locations Ngong forest and Voi) and Senecio roseiflorus, as well as the antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive ... -
Optimizing cellular phone coverage in dense urban environments using 3d geo-information: A case study of the Nairobi central business district, Kenya
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Optimal signal coverage of a target area has always been a fundamental issue for cellular network operators. Other issues related to capacity, quality of service and cost efficiency are also rapidly gaining prominence. ... -
An intrinsic discrete dislocation-finite element formulation of metal plasticity
(Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2008)This work was carried out to develop and test a finite element based technique Lilat incorporates dislocation information for use in simulating elastic and plastic behavior in Body Centered Cubic metals and alloys. Initial ...
