Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Compression field theory for structural concrete subjected to flexure and shear
(1984)In structural design, a rational model enables the engineer to develop a better understanding of actual structural behaviour and leads to simple general methods of design. For structural members subjected to structural ... -
Theoretical considerations of drawing a round tube through a conical die and a polygonal plug
(1988)Theoretical and practical investigations in the drawing of the following sections directly from an entirely round stock have been reported: polygonal bars, polygonal tubes with the outside and bore surfaces geometrically ... -
Nodal analysis of linear .networks with extended application to switched-capacitor networks
(1982)In recent years, much attention has been directed towards the analysis and design of switched-capacitor networks due to the availability of high quality switches, capacitors and operational amplifiers in MOS technology. ... -
Th structural behaviour of bolted connections under pure shearing and pure rotational loading
(1989)This research aimed at initiating a consistent accumulation of data on the load-deformation behaviour of both the rational loading that will be useful to engineers and other researchers in future .The experiment were ... -
The design,construction and testing of a solar
(1982)The project consisted of the design, construction, and testing of an exclusively solar oper ated refrigeration unit. direct application of solar energy to refrigeration involved the use of an intermittent absorption ... -
Fracture behaviour of ceramic cylinders due to thermal stresses
(Department of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, 1986)Recently developed domestic stoves are equipped with ceramic lining that surround the fire. During use these linings are exposed to thermal stresses arising due to the temperature gradients across the walls of the ... -
Analysis of noise levels in industries in Kenya
(1989)Noise pressure level measurements and noise frequency analyses have been done in various departments of different factories with a view to establishing the nature of the noise problem in Kenya Industries. The measurement ... -
Evaluation of the nuclear density/moisture gauge and study of some material properties affecting its performance for routine highway construction quality control in Kenya
(1987)A study to assess the potentialities of the nuclear density and moisture(Troxler model 3411-B) for determining the in-situ density monitoring in Kenya is reported The field and prelimeinary laboratory gauge calibation ... -
An investigation of the impact of animated cartoons on children in Nairobi
(School of the Arts and Design, University of Nairobi, 2006)This thesis is about cartoon-consumer relationship in an effort to discover the impacts of animated cartoons on children in Nairobi. It is hoped that the findings and conclusions herein will help generate cartoons that can ... -
Design in jua Kali pottery in Kenya
(2007)Contemporary pottery has become increasingly common within the Jua kali sector in and around urban areas in Kenya. Little research however on the creative and innovative aspects of contemporary Jua kali pottery has been ... -
Statutory Land Control and the Small holder Land System in Kenya: A study of land control in the Nyanza Sugar belt.
(1991)It is generally acknowledged that insecure and incomplete property rights have large effects on the use and management of watershed resources. The standard policy response to this problem is to privatize farm land, ... -
Performance evaluation of used edible oil as diesel fuel
(University of NairobiDepartment of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, 2009)In this study, used vegetable oil was collected from restaurants and processed to biodiesel through transesterification. Various properties of the biodiesel were determined and compared to those of diesel. Biodiesel was ... -
Measurements of heavy metals and natural radioactivity levels in soils around the titanium mining site in kwale district
(School of engineering, 2008)This study was initially formulated specifically to provide data of radioactivity and elemental content of soils from two regions; Nguluku and Maumba, in Kwale District, that are earmarked for Titanium mining project. ... -
Synthesis, Structural and Phase Characterisation of proton conducting Oxides
(2012)Generation of energy and supply to meet the ever-increasing demand without damaging the environmental have contributed to research motivation of fuel cells. This research is an effort in searching for efficient and ... -
Analysis of changing positions and interests of stakeholders:
(2010)One of the key landmarks in the process of slum upgrading in Kenya is the implementation of the Soweto East pilot project. The project is one of the many projects envisioned in the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP). ... -
Security concerns & crime prevention responses impacting design in Nairobi
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A comparative study of Kikuyu culture and the art of ancient Egypt
(2009)This thesis is founded on the premise that art and Design is a part of culture. There is no culture without art. It was inspired by the traditions of a Misri origin by communities in Kenya (the Gusii, Luhya etc.), as ... -
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 ... -
Use of GIS and association rule mining in guiding strategic business expansion planning:case study Chase Bank (K) Ltd
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)In recent years, optimal site selection has become one of the main concerns for managers of business enterprises. In addition, various kinds of spatial and non-spatial parameters influence the efficiency of new branches. ... -
Application of google earth in refugee camp management
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Good camp management is essential to ensure that the rights and needs of displaced people living in a camp, refugee or internally displaced, are guaranteed and adhered to. Camp management includes a variety of tasks in ...
