Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Performance Analysis of a Novel SSK Sequence Modulation
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This thesis is concerned with developing a novel way of transmitting information using nonmodulated symbols in sequence. In this scheme, which is named Space Shift Keying-Sequence Modulation (SSK-SqM), multiple time-slots ... -
Assessment of Non-motorized Transport & Its Implications on Urban Land Uses. A Case Study of Kitengela Township
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Non-motorized transport (NMT) is a mode of transport that offers efficient, cheap, safe and convenient mobility. Encouraging use of NMT reduces reliance on use of vehicles thus reducing challenges facing the world through ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Investigation of Feed Dynamics Using the Radiotracer Residence Time Distribution Method and Metastable Techenetium-99: a Case Study of Clinker Milling at National Cement Company, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, cement is a key ingredient in the built and construction industry and in 2017, its production contributed to 5.8% of GDP. In general, cement production is energy intensive and costly. Currently, National Cement ... -
Optimization of Evaporative Cooling Chamber using Computational Fluid Dynamics for Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The rise in global temperature is affecting almost all fabrics of our society, including food security. Increase in average temperature leads to a corresponding decrease in relative humidity that affects quality and shelf ... -
Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Banana Plant Residues for Methane Production
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Agriculture is one of Kenyans’ main economic activities and among the fruit grown is the banana. Kenya produces about one million tons of bananas yearly, of which the banana plant produces the fruits once in a lifetime ... -
Experimental Study on the Influence of Mogadishu Manufactured Sand on the Engineering Properties of Concrete.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Due to the increasing demand for sand for construction activities across the world including Mogadishu Somalia, natural sand resources are growingly used up and its price is becoming increasingly high. This study aimed ... -
Land-use Transformation and Changes in Peri-urban Livelihoods in Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Currently, more than 78% of the global population lives in towns and cities and the trend is likely to continue. Despite the importance of peri-urban areas as food production zone, increase in urban population has subjected ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (NCA) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Variations in Urban Land Delivery Models and Their Implication on the Provision of Infrastructure: a Case of Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban areas emerge from various models in which land is availed. This study is driven by interest that arises from the fact that various studies and literature shows that pre-planned land delivery models incorporate social ... -
Application of Geophysical Exploration Methods in Mapping Gold Mineralisation Zones. Case Study: Makina Prospect in the Busia-kakamega Greenstone Belt, S.e. Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The geophysical survey exploration programme in Makina was done as a follow up on gold in soil geochemical anomalies delineated by Mayfox Mining Company. The survey grid covered an area of approximately 10 square kilometers. ... -
The Role of High Voltage Direct Current Technology in Transmission Planning for Renewable Energy Integration: a Case of Wind Energy
(University of Nairobi, 2021)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 ... -
Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting in Micro-grid Power Supply
(Uon, 2021)Integrated Load and Renewable Energy Forecasting for Microgrid Power Supply For power planning and operation activities, accurate forecasting of demand is very important in sustaining the load demand in the electrical ... -
Underwater Solar Photovoltaic (Pv) Systems Performance Analysis and Modelling
(Uon, 2021)Photovoltaic (PV) Solar systems have become attractive for powering autonomous systems and various devices. So far, the installation and usage of solar PV systems has been limited to either land or space. Lately, underwater ... -
“Energy Efficiency Gains by Led Luminaires in Common Areas’ of Shopping Malls Through Transition From Fluorescent Lamps to Leds: a Case of Mini-mall, Kisumu, Kenya.”
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The quality of light plays a significant role in determining the number of people drawn to shopping malls, which increases sales. The quality of light in shopping malls is dependent on several factors such as the type ... -
Impacts of Quarrying on Land Use and Possible Rehabilitation Measures: a Case of Zowerani Sub Location, Kilifi County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Quarrying has been practised since pre-historic times and has been/is vital for the development of any society. Quarrying should be compatible with the neighbouring land uses and should be in harmony with their functionality. ... -
Acoustic Comfort in Church Auditoria a Case of Citam Church Designs at Ngong and Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Church auditoria are an extreme example of multipurpose rooms. A good speech intelligibility is necessary for understanding the spoken word, and an adequate reverberation is desirable for music. On the other hand, the ... -
Investigating the Potential Use of Tuff Aggregates to Produce Lightweight Concrete
(UON, 2021)Lightweight concrete can be made by using either artificial lightweight aggregates or natural lightweight aggregates. Artificial lightweight aggregates include expanded clay, ground blast furnace slag, slate, and shale. ...
