Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Challenges Of Evaluating Ex-Gratia Claims By Quantity Surveyors In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The common use of lump sumjcontracts in Kenya, based on Joint Building Council (J.B.C) standard form of contract does not allow for ex-gratia claim since it is not contractual. However, as has been established in a survey ... -
An Investigation Into the Problems and Constraints experienced by Building Maintenance Managers. A Case Study Of Kenya Airways Head Office And Base, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2004)The research investigated into problems and constraints experienced by building maintenance managers at Kenya Airways Head Office and Base, Nairobi. This was induced by continuous low performance level both in quality and ... -
Integrated Light Design For University Libraries In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The study looked at light design in a library building in tropical upland climate, considering different ways used in lighting a library building, daylighting and artificial. Case studies have been done, both local and ... -
An Investigation Into The Maintenance Policies Of Historic Buildings In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1997)Maintenance of historic buildings and monuments is an important part of their conservation, which is in turn, of great significance to the preservation of a nations cultural heritage. This study is thus an evaluation of ... -
Studies Of Flexible Road And Airport Pavements In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This thesis presents results of a long-term study initiated in the late 1960s on flexible pavements in Kenya. The study was conducted through field and laboratory studies. It was prompted by the need for continuing research ... -
A Feasibility Study On A Partnership Between The Department Of Lands And The Private Sector In The Development Of An Effective And Efficient Land Information Management System With Specific Reference To Land Records Management In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Effective and efficient land information is the prerequisite for efficient management of land and related resources. In most developing countries the provision of land information and management of land information are ... -
Predicting service life of plastic lining for water reservoirs using viscoelasticiy
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The use ol High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) lining in seepage prevention in small ponds had previously been identified as having potential to drastically reduce the cost of water storage. However, in order to be able to ... -
Assessment of recovery and recycling of CFCs used in refrigeration industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Ozone depletion and its after effects on the life on earth have become a matter of global concern. In 1987, at Montreal in Canada, the international community came together for taking the necessary steps to stop further ... -
An investigation into some water quality problems of Lake Kanyaboli in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1997)This study attempted an investigation into some water quality problems of jake Kanyaboli. The geographical location of lake Kanyaboli within the Yala swamp and its size of 10.5km1 make it ideal for this investigation. ... -
Fostering of innovation and its adaptation process in the Kenyan construction industry. A Case Study of the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This research paper constitutes an investigative study into fostering of Innovation and its adaptation in the Kenya construction industry, with special regard to the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi. There ... -
Economic development as a public purpose in compulsory land acquisition: an investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2009-06)Compulsory acquisition is the power of the state to extinguish or acquire any title or other interest in land for a public purpose, subject to prompt payment of compensation. It is thus used to acquire private properties ... -
Influence of building design on running costs of lighting in office buildings. (case study: Nairobi central business district)
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)This is a study of office building design and running costs of lighting in an urban setting. The hypothesis of this study is that architectural design parameters have an influence on running costs of lighting. It has been ... -
Land use changes in the lake Nakuru catchment: implications on environmental planning and management
(University of Nairobi, 2000-08)Lake Nakuru Catchment covers an area estimated at over 1837 square kilometers. It has a fragile ecological system which has increasingly had permanent human settlements locating there over the last one hundred years. Within ... -
Development of water and sanitation infrastructure in unplanned low-income Urban settlements of kitui,Kanuku and Kinyago,Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1988)An adequate water supply and sanitation service constitute basic human needs so that a human settlement with inadequate development of the same can best be regarded- as unplanned. In this respect Kitui, Kanuku and Kinyago ... -
Effects Of Communal And Individual Land Tenure Systems On Land Use And Food Security In Kajiado District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)The East African governments have initiated land reform programmes with the objective of creating individualisation of land rights where rules of access, use and transfer are reformulated in order to adapt to rising ... -
Road Safety In Nairobi an Analysis Of Road Accidents On Nairobi Road Network
(University of Nairobi, 1978)Traffic delays and congestions are the price that towns and cities are paying as a result of inefficient streets and highway operations. This inefficiency also contribute directly to the problem of traffic accidents which ... -
Time and cost performance of Construction Project
(University of Nairobi, 1988)There is much optimism in preparing estimates for costs and construction periods for construction projects where it is hoped that such estimates are adequate for completion of the projects. An unacceptable trend has been ... -
Claim to Urban Space: A Study of Hawkers (Street Vendors) Within the Central Business District of Nairobi- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Some of the biggest challenges facing urban centres in Kenya today is how to tackle the issues of unemployment, through the provision of viable areas for self-employment opportunities as well as improving the quality, ... -
A study of the swelling characteristics of expansive soils under controlled conditions of lateral and vertical confinement
(University of Nairobi, 1967)Expansive clays cause considerable damage to structures erected on them. Moisture variations cause these soil6 to expand and shrink, producing differential heaving, detrimental to buildings. A similar problem is also ... -
Marketing by building contractors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)This report presents the findings of a study on how Kenyan building contractors market their services and the problems they face in the process. The basis of the report is a review,_of the evolution of building contracting ...
