Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods on Availability of Essential Trace Elements in Soils, Selected Vegetables and Water Quality in Budalangi, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study assessed the impact of floods on essential trace elements in vegetables, water, and soils in Budalangi, Busia County. One hundred and twenty (120) soil samples and twenty (20) vegetables samples comprising of ... -
Investigation of Constrained Vsc-hvdc Tie Lines for Transient Stability Improvement of Interconnected Power Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Voltage Source Converter (VSC) – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) tie lines have become popular for the interconnection of power systems owing to their ability to independently control active and reactive powers. This ... -
Leveraging Geospatial Technology for Improved Smallholder Farmer Credit Scoring
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A small holder farmer is generally understood to be one that farms on a small piece of land, often taken as 2 ha or less, and largely for subsistence; however, this size threshold varies from country to country, depending ... -
Reduction of Peak-to-average Power Ratio in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Radio Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) has continued to be the most preferred signal-multiplexing scheme for the current and future standards for high-speed transmission of data over the wireless channel. This ... -
Modelling Sustainability Transition in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ensuring human life sustenance, now and in future, is at the core of the sustainability agenda globally. Current sustainability concerns relate to uncontrolled population growth, pollution, natural resources depletion, ... -
Development of a Super Resolution Imaging Technique Based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves for Non-destructive Testing
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Guided ultrasonic waves testing is a well-established inspection technique for structures such as plates, pipes, and rail tracks. The method is very useful for inspecting buried or otherwise inaccessible sections of a ... -
Optimization of the Electrolyte and Electrode Solid-solid Interface in a Solid-state Lithium Ion Battery: Application of Electrospray Technique.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over time, the demand for thin film lithium ion batteries has grown due to technological developments that have led to the miniaturization of electronic devices which require smaller power sources. However, lithium ion ... -
Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning With Renewable Energy Constraints Using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-heuristic Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning with Renewable Energy Constraints using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Approach Federal and state government agencies as well as utilities have been using ... -
Development of Building Regulations in Kenya: Assessing Their Implications for Urban Resilience
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research arises from a concern for the impact of urbanization on the quality of life in the cities. In a rapidly urbanizing environment, the tools and instruments of governance are stretched and tested and their ... -
The Determinants of Pedestrian Safety Risk Factors at Roundabouts Along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Walking is a form of active mobility and one of the most sustainable modes considering its benefits such as improved human physical health, low carbon emissions hence clean environment, affordability, inclusivity and low ... -
The Impact of Retail Design on Customer Purchase Decisions: a Case of Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi County - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The retail industry in Kenya is facing stiff challenges with many renowned outlets closing or exiting the market. Studies have shown that the growth of online retailing has detrimental effects on the performance of offline ... -
A Framework for Enhancing the Performance of Health and Safety Committees on Small and Medium Size Construction Sites in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 (OSHA 2007) was enacted to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of all persons present at workplaces. The Act makes provisions for the occupier to establish health ... -
Assessing Deployment of Emerging Innovations and Technologies in Catalysing Sustainable Water Services Provision in Nairobi City County, Kenya: Case of Soweto Kayole Jisomee Mita
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water services provision and sanitation challenges are still prominent in the informal settlements such as Soweto Kayole (SK) characterised by poor water distribution networks, high population with low income level while ... -
The Role of Community Land Trust in Optimizing Infrastructure Provision in Low-income Settlement; a Case of Tanzania-bondeni Community, Voi Town, Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land tenure’s role towards the provision and optimization of basic infrastructure in low-income settlements however critical has not been well documented. Tenure in informal settlements is quite complex and elusive which ... -
Review of Housing Strategies for the Affordable Housing Estate-park Road, Ngara
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to the United Nations, the world became over half urban around 2007, and is projected to be 66% urban by 2050 thereby making urbanization one of the most definitive trends of the twenty-first century. As a result, ... -
First Principles Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical and Optical Properties of K2SbAu Pnictides Ternary Semiconductor
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The most active research currently in the field of semiconductors is the determination of the most efficient materials for application in photovoltaics and optoelectronics. Semiconductors compounds have attracted great ... -
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Climate Change on River Flows and Rising Water Levels of Lake Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Lake Nakuru has experienced flooding occasioned by climate change and catchment areas degradation. The increasing water levels to a record of 8.5m reported in April 2020 have been a great threat to livelihoods and flora ... -
Performance of Plastic Waste and Waste Engine Oil as Partial Replacement of Bituminous Asphalt Concrete in Flexible Pavements
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Plastic waste is an emerging issue posing serious pollution problems to the environment. Waste Engine Oil has also become an environmental nuisance causing water pollution and soil degradation. In addition to the emerging ...
