Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Investigating the Viability of Variable Speed Pumping: a Case Study of Selected Companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Pumps are being used in almost all industries where moving of fluids from low to high level is required. Energy consumption accounts for up to 90% of the cost of operating a pump. This high consumption is due to some ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of Energy Conservation Opportunities Arising From Energy Audits; a Study of Four-star and Five-star Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hospitality Industry suffered heavily from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Despite of this, there is increased desire to provide high quality and sustainable services to the guests in an energy-efficient and environmentally ... -
Geospatial Modelling for Environmental Impact Assessment: Case Study of Lamu Coal Plant
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2024)Global production systems are inseparable from mining of minerals. Mining activities involve processes that release potentially harmful compounds into the atmosphere, land, and water resources. Such processes require ... -
High-performance Concrete From Corn Cob Ash-silica Fume Blend: Impact on Mechanical and Durability
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Contemporary high-rise buildings prioritize the use of high strength to minimize the size of structural members, attain high early strength, achieve high durability and integration of industrial and agricultural wastes ... -
The Influence of Street Configuration on the Informal Roadside Economy: a Case of Ongata Rongai
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Informal street activities have often been relegated to the fringes of planning and considered a form of commercial sprawl. This is mostly due to lack of frameworks to study and analyze informal street activity. This ... -
An Investigation on Construction Project Performance by Local Construction Contractors in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Completing construction projects in Kenya successfully is a continuous difficulty for local contractors, as research shows they often have difficulties in meeting schedules, sticking to budgets, and meeting specifications. ... -
Coat of Arms in Kenya: Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Purpose- The objective of this study was to redesign and redevelop the County Coat of Arms particularly focusing on Nairobi County, with the aim of fostering cultural identity and promoting regional unity among its diverse ... -
Management of Health and Safety Risks on Sites During Construction Process: Case Study of Private Developments in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Construction health and safety is a significant global concern, particularly in underdeveloped nations where the industry faces numerous hazards. Despite various safety initiatives and governmental programs, accidents and ... -
An Investigation Into the Factors Contributing to Real Estate Valuation Inaccuracies and Variances in the Real Estate Valuation Practice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The research is an investigation into the factors contributing to real estate valuation inaccuracies and variances in Kenya. Real estate valuation inaccuracies and variances is a global impediment. In third world countries, ... -
Challenges in Provision of Basic Urban Services in Residential Neighborhoods: a Case Study of Delalekutuk and Ildamat; Kajiado County.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Affordable housing projects heavily rely on essential urban services, which continue to pose a significant challenge in Kenya. The inadequate provision of crucial services like water, electricity, waste management, and ... -
A Comparative Study of Earthquake Performance and Material Cost of Braced Tube, Diagrid, Tube-in-tube, and Shear Wall-frame Structures
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This research study compared the earthquake performance and material cost of braced tube, diagrid, tube-in-tube, and shear wall-frame structures. Recent trends show that tubular systems are already widely used for significantly ... -
Defluoridation of Groundwater by Activated Carbon Derived From Water Hyacinth (E. Crassipes) by Phosphoric Acid Activation
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Fluoride contamination of groundwater poses serious health concerns in Kenya where 39% of rural households depend on groundwater for drinking water. Efforts to develop appropriate defluoridation techniques have experienced ... -
Pedestrian and Public Transport Facilities in Housing Developments in Nairobi, Kenya; a Case Study of Nyayo Highrise Estate
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Owing to the general increase in human and vehicular population in Nairobi, the capacity of public transport utilities has greatly been exceeded. In order to accommodate the rising population, the public and private sector ... -
Evaluation of Non-revenue Water Management: a Case Study of Lodwar Water Supply in Lodwar Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Unchecked Non-revenue water (NRW) hurt the efficiency of water utilities, rendering some, unviable. NRW is a major concern for utilities serving arid regions. For Lodwar Town, NRW stood at 52% in the year 2020 (WaSREB, ... -
Role of Organizational Culture in Preventive Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Workplaces: Case Study of Masonry Workers, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The world's social and economic development is greatly influenced by the important trade of masonry work in the construction industry. Workers in the masonry trade are frequently subjected to workplace hazards that may ... -
Modelling of Air Conditioning Within a Hybrid Desiccant Solar Dryer and Storage Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In East Africa, maize and other cereal grains are normally sun-dried on mats placed on the ground after harvesting. Post-harvest preservation techniques and conditions greatly contribute to the loss of the produce mainly ... -
Performance of Low Volume Sealed Road Pavements: a Case Study of Roads 2000 Strategy in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The road sector in Kenya is an integral part of its economy. The country has approximately 170,000 kilometres of road network, managed by the line ministry, through the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), Road Authorities and other ... -
Evaluation and Simulation of Tractive and Soil-tool Interaction in Tillage: Case of Hard-setting Ferralsols in North-rift Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study aimed at evaluation and simulation of the mechanisms underlying tractive and soil-tool interface interactions during tillage, in the mechanized region of Northrift, Kenya. The research investigated soil ... -
Development of a Computer Program for Geotechnical Assessment
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Geotechnical investigation is an important site characterization process for identifying suitability of soil and rock as construction materials or foundation support for engineering structures. 2D representation of ... -
Modelling Urban Air Traffic Pollution on the Nairobi Expressway Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Worldwide, the rapid increase in combustion engine vehicles and city traffic congestion has notably escalated air pollution levels. The emissions released from vehicle exhausts contain harmful elements that adversely affect ...
