Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Using Gis to Assess Sustainability of Urban Development in Kenya’s Emerging Cities: Case Study of Nakuru City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The aim of this study was to assess the sustainability of urban development in Nakuru as one of Kenya’s emerging cities. The main criteria and sub-criteria used as indicators of Suitability of Urban Development (SUD) ... -
An Investigation of the Fatigue Properties of the Aluminium-copper Alloy 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Investigating fatigue properties is very important to researchers since the knowledge of the fatigue life is required in both design and predicting the life of aircraft and other structural materials. Through experimental ... -
Evaluation of Robustness of Water Distribution Networks by Varying Peak Factors in Hydraulic Models: Case Study of Mombasa North Mainland
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most old water distribution networks are extended overtime to accommodate new connections which make them heavily looped. These networks also lack well-documented mapping incorporating all alterations. Consequently, there ... -
Trends of Sun-shading Devices in Nairobi Since 1900
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Thermal comfort can affect the living and working conditions of individuals within buildings. To harness maximum comfort, a conducive environment should be created. The use of a sun shading device is considered to be one ... -
Design of a Radioisotope-excited Edxrf System for Rare Earth Elements Analysis in Geological Samples
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Quantification of rare earth elements (REEs) using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is severely affected by presence of other elements, concentration, nature and energy of the excitation source, detection system, ... -
Assessment of Non-ionizing Radiation Exposure Levels in Selected Commercial and Residential Areas of Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Assessment of non-ionizing radiation (NIR) exposure levels in both urban and rural areas is necessary owing to the vast utilization of wireless communication and associated devices that utilize radio-frequency energies. ... -
Tensile and Flexural Strength Properties of Surface-modified Sisal Fibre Composites
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the last five decades, extensive research has been done to investigate the strengthening effect of several fibre surface-modification techniques on ligno-cellulosic fibres. This has been necessitated by the need to ... -
Ber Characterization of Frequency-coded Multiple Rank Modulation
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The growing need for higher rates of data transmission has made Multiple-Output Multiple-Input (MIMO) systems become the main focus for communication systems. In this work, a signal transmission technique is proposed where ... -
Natural Ventilation in Maternity Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fresh air in maternity hospital buildings has positive effects on the users such as improved healing for patients and increased productivity of staff. Poor air quality in indoor spaces has been linked with occupant discomfort. ... -
Land Size and Land Use for Sustainable Livelihood Security in Coffee Growing Zones; the Case of Kiganjo Sub-location, Gatundu South Sub-county, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Subdivision of agricultural land is perceived to be a threat to food and livelihoods security in Kenya. It has been related to the decline of the coffee sector in Kenya, which has provoked discussion surrounding possible ... -
Analysis of Drying Characteristics of Sorghum Varieties Grown in Kenya a Case Study of Elgeyo-marakwet County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Inefficient sorghum drying results in post-harvest losses that contribute to cases of hunger, malnutrition, poverty and food insecurity. One possible solution to reduce these losses is to design an affordable dryer for ... -
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, ... -
Department of Geospatial and Space Technology Food Mapping; Case Study of Turkana Central Subcounty
(university of nairobi, 2022)A food map is a visual representation of food related data on geographic location, at a given scale factor, existence of a food map gives a clear illustration at a glance of the situation and state of food in the area of ... -
An Investigation Into the Governance of Water Access in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Kibera Slums in Nairobi County
(university of nairobi, 2022)The supply of cheap housing in cities has led to a steady increase in slum populations. Because most slums are informal and unplanned, they often lack access to even the most basic services. Water is an example of a need ... -
Site Suitability Analysis for Bamboo Farming in Nyandarua County
(university of nairobi, 2022)In both the County Development Plan and County Integrated Development Plan for the year 2021-2022 and 2018-2022 respectively, bamboo farming is one of the flagship projects and is considered as a high value crop. The ... -
Impact of a Road Project on Land Use: a Case Study of Ngong Road Corridor in Nairobi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Several studies have been done on the “egg-hen” relationship between transportation and land use. It is considered a egg-hen relationship because several scholars have differed on what comes first. Some argue that it is ... -
Using Gis for Site Suitability Analysis for Sitting a Radio Telescope in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Radio sources in the outer space... -
The Influence of Road Infrastructure Development Projects on Urban Land Uses: a Case of Eastern Bypass
(university of nairobi, 2022)Road infrastructure development in Kenya has risen steadily over the past decade as the need for urban land-use changes becomes a development agenda for economic prosperity. Ruiru is a classic example of a town that has ... -
Contributions of Influencing Factors to Compliance Levels Withnca Regulations: a Case Study of Small and Medium Scale Building Contractors in Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Building regulations exist to ensure that building contractors uphold building policies set out in various relevant legislation. Despite the existence of these building [NCA] regulations, building construction works proceed ... -
Spatial Analysis of Emergency Obstetric Care Services for Upgrading of Health Facilities: a Case Study of Homa Bay County.
(university of nairobi, 2022)Maternal Mortality is when an expectant woman dies during pregnancy, childbirth, or at least within a month of giving birth because of pregnancy management. Incidental or accidental deaths do not constitute Maternal ...
