Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Open source web based spatial information system for monitoring and evaluating of development projects case study: North Maragoli ward, Vihiga county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Web based Geographic Information System has added a new dimension on how spatial information is shared, displayed, processed and disseminated in an easy and quick way which in turn assists different decision makers and ... -
Analysis of the correlation between Land Use Land Cover Changes and Urban Heat Island Effect using Geospatial Techniques; Case Study Kiambaa Sub-County, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Most studies on the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon in Nairobi have proved its presence, however, little is documented about its effect in the urban fringe, areas often characterised by rapid urbanization. Amongst them ... -
A framework for assessing readiness of adopting business intelligence in small and medium sized enterprises
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There has been a rise in complexity of making effective and timely business decisions in the current highly competitive markets. For this reason, Data-driven decision-making using Business Intelligence (BI) applications ... -
An Investigation On The Challenges Facing Construction Firms In Recruiting Skilled Artisans In Kenya
(2018-08)The purpose of the research was to explore the challenges facing construction firms in recruiting skilled artisans in Kenya. This investigation was steered by the ensuing particular research targets; to establish the ... -
Webgis parking management system for Voi town
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Urban transport faces several challenges, among the most important being the time-consuming challenge of finding and accessing parking spaces by automobile users. In Voi Town, the problems associated with parking include ... -
An investigation into the role of building information modelling in reducing cost and time overruns experienced in 2-dimensional based construction- a survey of construction practitioners in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Construction is a costly and labor-intensive activity which requires efficient management of resources for successful delivery. This delivery is however hampered by cost and time overruns, a prevalent phenomenon evidenced ... -
Modeling trajectories of electrohydrodynamic atomization droplets in simple-jet mode: investigating impact of additional forces
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Electrohydrodynamic atomization, or Electrospraying, is a process of implementing electric stresses into a liquid breakup process by the application of a strong electric field (kV cm-1). For a certain spray geometric ... -
Provision and utilization of pedestrian footbridges in cities: a case study of Mombasa road corridor, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Footbridges and underpasses in urban areas are provided as part of pedestrian infrastructure and they are normally raised above ground or subdued in the sub-terrain. They are optimally designed to provide unhindered travel ... -
Application of geographic information systems in groundwater prospecting: a case study of Garissa County, Kenya.
(2018-03)Groundwater prospecting in Garissa County, Kenya, has been haphazard and expensive due to lack of information on the appropriate areas for hydro-geological exploration and subsequent drilling of boreholes. With no pre-analysis ... -
Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) in Assessment of Essential Micronutrient Levels in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this study, essential micronutrient concentrations in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Muguga, Kiambu County and Kyevaluki, Machakos County were analysed using Total reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) and ... -
Factors influencing performance of church based child development projects in Kenya: a case of St pauls CathedralChild Development Center Embu
(2018)The purpose of this research was to investigate the factors influencing performance of church-based child development projects in Kenya; a case of St Pauls cathedral child development centre Embu. The objectives of the ... -
A study of waste plastic oil as an alternative fuel to diesel in compression ignition engines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Liquid hydrocarbons or fossil fuels are widely adopted as sources of energy for prime movers, including internal combustion engines, because they are easy to handle and have a high energy density. Diesel engines are efficient ... -
Sustainable excavation waste Management on construction sites; case of Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This project looked into the management of excavated waste within the construction industry specifically targeting Nairobi, Kenya. The aim was to investigate sustainable excavation waste management practices in construction ... -
Impact of PDSA Quality Improvement Model for Radiotherapy Application in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Cancer, a non-communicable disease, is a growing global health issue and it is the second cause of premature deaths globally with more than half of all cancers occurring in the developing countries. Every year in Kenya ... -
Developing a complementary mobile & web-based application for recording and sharing electricity customer meter reading and power incidence data. case Study: Langata Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(2018-08)Energy is an essential factor of the economy, the national security of a nation as well as standard of living. Kenya’s Vision 2030 identifies energy as one of the major enablers of infrastructure development under the ... -
A study to determine the level of tenant satisfaction with facilities offered in office parks. (case study: Nairobi Area).
(University of Nairobi, 2008-06)This study sought to determine the level of tenant satisfaction with facilities offered in office parks in Kenya. This include establishing the adequacy of the available facilities for tenants purposes, examining ... -
An investigation into environmental imp acts of land use conflicts in urban areas. (case study: Zimmerman area).
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Several issues cause adverse impacts on the environment. Key among them is the improper use of land as a factor of production. his stud i about the environmental impacts of land use conflicts in urban areas with special ... -
An investigation into the quality of workmanship on construction sites. A case study of construction sites in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)The aim of the study was to address the problem of low level of workmanship in Kenyan construction sector, which manifests itself in defects on the final products. The role of the sector in the economy cannot be over ... -
An Application of life cycle costing technique to the construction industry in Kenya with particular reference to roof covering materials. A case study of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1987)There is evidence that large numbers of buildings do not achieve the level of performance intended by designers and the client. In many cases short- comings appear as defects of either design . materials or workmanship ...
