Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Land Use Conflicts and opportunities in a Livestock Market: Case study of Garissa Market
(2014-07)Livestock is a crucial source of financial capital for the rural poor. The arid and semi arid lands are home to nearly 70% of the national herd with an estimated value of Kenya shillings 70 billion. For many, it is the ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Assessment Of Energy Potential Of Biogas From Ongata Rongai Slaughter House
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)This study focused on quantifying the amount of waste generated at Ongata Rongai slaughterhouse in order to identify a better way of disposal. Generation of biogas was explored in the study in relation to meeting the cooking ... -
Mass balance of plastics: case study for Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis focuses on tracking the movement of plastic materials within the City County of Nairobi (CCN) in order to establish the mass quantities of plastics that enter within, where they flow, how they are transferred ... -
Numerical Simulation of Soil Resistance in Ripping: A case study of a Sandy Clay Soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, a numerical model based on field experiments, laboratory experiments and simulation was developed to predict the soil resistance to ripping in a sandy clay soil. The study identified the soil and operational ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of improved biomass energy technologies in rural and urban households in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Improved biomass energy technologies and alternative biomass fuels were introduced in Kitui (Kenya) as alternative renewable source of energy following domestic energy crisis. Despite these noble efforts, the adoption level ... -
Zero plastic waste for a healthier ecosystem: an assessment of sustainable waste management in Runda estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human anatomy is a practical route to bring the issue of waste to better understanding. A comparison between buildings and the human body shows similarities therein, mechanisms for air to flow in and out, pipe-work ... -
Optimization of the angle of cut of a frog in a mouldboardPlough: case of a sandy clay soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Mouldboard plough is a common tillage implement used in Kenya. The draught characteristics and ability to maintain desired depths and speed of operation at different frog angles is unknown. This study aimed at optimizing ... -
Informal sector Technologies: Panacea for green and sustainable housing for the African poor in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Radiological hazard assessment and investigation of heavy minerals of economic importance in Mwita Syano river bed sands.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Heavy minerals are important economic resources as they are useful in many industrial applications such as manufacturing of tiles and pigments. Even though heavy minerals are of great value, studies have shown that some ... -
Investigating the mechanical properties of glass reinforced polymer as material for solar hot water tanks in coastal areas
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Abstract: Over the years solar water heater storage tanks have been made of galvanized steel or coated with enamel to prevent rusting due to corrosion. Current designs and fabrications of solar heater storage tanks do ... -
The flexural strength of cement-based composites using low modulus (sisal) fibres
(University of Nairobi, 1979)A model of the flexural behaviour of a cement-based composite reinforced with low modulus fibres is presented. The model predicts large increases in the flexural strength of such composites under certain conditions. An ... -
Planning Implications Of Street-side Parking For Public Transport Vehicles On Traffic Flow: A Case Study Of Nairobi's River Road
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An Investigation Into The Planning Issues Of Street Vendors In Nairobi's Globe Cinema Roundabout.
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Solid Waste Management Practices In Kawagware Congo Area
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Effects Of Trunk Traffic Traversing A Medium Sized Town's Club: A Case Study Of Migori Town
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Impact Of Neigbouring Activities On Nairobi Arboretum Functionality
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Are Kenyan Urban Informal Settlement Programs Sustainable? The Case Of Ziwa La Ngombe In Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Impact Of Storm Water Drainage Systems On Donholm Neighbourhood Environmental Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Implication Of Drainage System On Commercial Activities In Eldoret Town CBD
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
