Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Evaluation and analysis of potential combustible municipal solid waste as delivered at Dandora dump site for power generation
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This report looks at the evaluation and analysis of combustible Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as delivered to the Dandora dumpsite for purposes of power generation. The Dandora dump site is located about 7.5 km away from the ... -
Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in managing utility incidences: a case study of Kenya Power Company, Roysambu area in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In pursuance of an effective incidence management within utility line of business, the businesses should ensure that spatial details and web based system are utilized in managing the incidences. At present the Kenya Power ... -
An assessment of the organization structure and leadership effects on construction projects' performance in Kenya: a case study of public building projects within Nairobi region
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Kenya as a country has witnessed substantial increase in the number of stalled projects due to inappropriate project organisation structures and ineffective leadership. There is evidence that the performance of the ... -
Development of optimum energy use model for a petrol station: a case study of selected Libya Oil Kenya Limited petrol stations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The objective of this study was to determine energy consumption trends for petrol stations and hence develop an optimum energy use model and identify energy saving opportunities. Three Libya Oil Limited petrol stations ... -
Application of Geographic Information Systems in irrigation development case study lower kuja irrigation development project, Nyatike district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Assessing available land and water resources for irrigation is important for planning their use. The study area, Lower Kuja, Nyatike District like most parts of Kenya lacks soil information at sufficient detail for proper ... -
Studies of flexible road and airport pavements in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2001)The study presents results of a long-term study initiated in the late 1960s on flexible pavements in Kenya. It was prompted by the need for continuing research and development of rational design, construction and maintenance ... -
Mechanical behaviour of a hardsetting luvisol soil
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Engineering, 2004)The study applies critical state soil mechanics to model the mechanical behavior of luvisol soils. Field work involved sampling and soil physical characterization to obtain undisturbed and disturbed specimens -
Characterization and application of Neutron Flux of a 370 GBq 241Am-Be irradiating systems
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Characterization of spatial neutron flux distribution above a 370 G B q 24 I Am - Ben e u t ron. sou r c e ina mod era tin gas s e m b I y has bee n performed experimentally; The source is surrounded by paraffin wax except ... -
Performance evaluation of used edible oil as diesel fuel
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 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 ... -
Characterisation, management and improvement strategies for household waste in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)National and international targets for solid waste recycling, recovery and diversion from landfill have been set to help in development of effective strategies. To meet these targets requires reliable information on the ... -
Web-based mapping of water supply in low income urban areas: a case study of Westlands District of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Water supply in low income urban areas is a huge challenge in many towns in Kenya. The nature and location of the areas presents a big challenge to water service providers as most of these areas are not planned and therefore ... -
Application of GIS to the administration of bursary in Technical Training Institutes in Kenya. Case study: Kitale Technical Training Institute
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)When the Government realized that growing poverty levels had affected about 46% of Kenyan households, thereby affecting their ability to afford fees, it introduced a bursary scheme for tertiary technical training institutes ... -
Developing Kenya's Pavement Maintenance Management System (KE-PMMS)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Kenya's road network plays a significant role on the performance of the economy. As a facilitator of circulation of goods and services, the road network is a vital element for the functioning of markets, contributing to ... -
A framework model for carrying out Strategic Environmental Assessment for River Engineering Developement: a case study of Nile Basin
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Aframework model for strategic environmental assessment for river engineering development in the Nile basin region: The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) methodology promotes the principles of sustainable development ... -
Urban management challenges facing emerging towns in Kenya: a case study of Kiserian Market Centre in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Kiserian Market Center is one of the rapidly growing urban centers in Kajiado County. The challenge is that although the area has grown beyond the status of a rural market; having surpassed the 2,000 population threshold, ... -
Fuel consumption in an Automobile transport unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Transport is performed by various modes; air, water, road etc. The focus of the project was study on road transport. Transport industry in Kenya is dominated by the automobile which includes cars, buses, haul trucks etc. ... -
Optimization of utilization of Eucalyptus Grandis tree species in tea factories in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Recent upward increase in global fuel oil prices has led a number of Tea factories to convert their boilers from fuel oil to wood fired. The conversion to wood fuel may also be necessitated by the need to reduce carbon ... -
Theoretical and Experimental study of a Multi-pass two-glass cover solar air heater under transient conditions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The major problems experienced with solar air heaters are their non-reliability as their operation largely depends on weather conditions which keep on changing. This study was aimed at providing and experimentally validating ... -
Developement of testing facilities for induction motors and lighting fixtures
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Energy is a finite quantity hence the need to conserve and properly manage it. A large proportion of energy in industrial and domestic applications is used in running induction motors and lighting. Management of energy in ... -
Assessment ot trace element content in the foodstuffs commonly consumed in selected parts of Rift Valley in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study was carried out to determine the trace heavy metals found in common vegetables, cereal crops and medicinal plants which are locally available and consumed in selected parts of southern region of Rift Valley ...
