Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Heat Stress Exposure on Construction Workers in Warm and Humid Environments
(university of nairobi, 2022)Construction workers are at high risk of heat stress, due to the demanding nature of their work and the high temperature work condition. Open field workers such as construction workers have to carry out physical works ... -
The Role of High Voltage Direct Current Technology in Transmission Planning for Renewable Energy Integration: a Case of Wind Energy
(university of nairobi, 2022)Renewable Energy Integration (REI) to the electrical grid comes with various technical challenges. One of these challenges is the need to upgrade the existing transmission infrastructure given the significant distance ... -
Role of Internship in Developing Employment Ready Design Graduates in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)The study sought to investigate the roles of internships in developing employment-ready graduates. An internship is ―Any official or formal programs that provide experience for beginners in an occupation or the profession‖, ... -
Mapping Prosopis Juliflora Aboveground Biomass Using Remote Sensing in Taveta Sub-county, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Prosopis juliflora is a widespread invasive species listed on the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Introduced in Kenya in the 1970s–1980s, it has spread rapidly and ... -
Assessment of the Land Use and Land Cover Changes and the Impacts on the Environment. Case Study: Laikipia County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Laikipia County is rich in biodiversity attracting local and international tourists due to vast wildlife resources. However, the growth in the human Population prompted individuals to encroach on the protected wildlife ... -
Assessment of Household Land Size and Land Use for Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in a Maize Farming System of Uvuu Sub-location, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, agriculture is the supplier of food and a source of livelihood to many farmers. The sector is an important component of Makueni County economy as it employs about 78 percent of the county population. However, ... -
Assessment of Post Expansion Impacts of Maruba Dam in Machakos County; a Case Study of Miwani Estate in Machakos Town
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Water is a universal need and is considered the principal limiting factor for human life. The objective of this study was to determine the impacts that resulted from the expansion of Maruba dam, within Miwani estate in ... -
The Sustainability of Participatory Slum Upgrading: a Case Study of the Kambi Moto Settlement Upgrading Programme in Huruma, Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Addressing the challenge of inadequate housing in low-income urban populations requires upgrading the existing slums and stemming the growth of new slums, which can be enabled through the implementation of suitable policy ... -
Application of Gis and Remote Sensing Methods in Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection, a Case Study of Kisumu East
(university of nairobi, 2022)Global population is on a steady rise and this is manifested in the rate of urban growth worldwide. The effect cannot be ignored as it results in unplanned development. In order to plan for a rapidly growing population, ... -
Mapping Child Abuse Vulnerability, Case Study-Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Child abuse is a major public problem in Kenya and most cases are informed by the social setting and surroundings of the children. Nairobi County being the capital city of Kenya leads in the number of child abuse cases ... -
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System Using Contingency Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System using contingency analysis. The demand for reliable power supply in Kenya has been driven by increased industrialization however, the reliability of the Kenyan Power ... -
Sustainable Urban Water Management: Case Study of Athiriver Township, Mavoko Municipality
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Extraction and Evaluation of the Fuel Properties of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Shivering is a repetitive and involuntary skeletal muscle activity that is caused by a fall in core temperature. The aim of shivering is to increase metabolic heat production to counter the fall in core body ... -
Extraction and Evaluation of the Fuel Properties of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The environmental degradation as a result of waste disposal and the energy crisis are some of the problems mankind is currently facing. It has resulted in the utilization of appropriate technologies that enable energy ... -
Techno-economic Study of a Solar Pv Powered Cold Storage Facility for Fish in Sena and Mrongo Beaches in Mfangano Island.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fishing is an economic activity predominant in the lakeside region of Kenya. Its sustainability and profitability is however, dependent on value addition alongside demand and supply management. This effort translates to ... -
An Assessment of the Challenges and Constraints Facing the Performance of Serviced Offices in Kenya Case Study: Westlands Area of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, serviced offices have gained popularity over the years. The emergence of Serviced office space led to a need for a shift in property management strategies from a rigid system to one that gives growing prominence ... -
Mapping Change Detection of Informal Settlements Using Remote Sensing and Gis: Case Study-kawangware, Nairobi (2000-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The first stage in planning and developing cities in underdeveloped countries is to detect informal settlements and their changes. High spatial resolution satellite imageries are popular in the carrying out the changes in ... -
Design Strategies for Wall Mounted Thermal Chimneys in the Tropical Uplands Climate- a Case of Nairobi
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The Potential of Generative Design in Standardization of Interior Components for Production of Affordable Housing Units.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The focus of this research is on the potential of the generative design in the standardization of interior components in the building of Affordable Housing programme (AHP) by the jua kali sectors in Kenya.Generative ... -
Suitability of Plastic Paving Blocks for Construction of Non-Motorised Transport Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Walking remains the oldest and most common mode of transport making up a portion if not most or all of our daily commute. However, there is inadequate infrastructure within our urban centres to cater for the pedestrian ...
