Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Impacts of build up structures on the road infrastructure in Imara Daima.
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Examining conflicts between road users and hawkers along Ronald Ngala street
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Investigation of planning challenges on open spaces in slums
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Implication of unplanned bus terminus on land use (Kasarani – Mwiki Road)
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Potentiality of Reliable Public Transport in reducing Traffic Congestion in upcoming Dense Neighbourhoods: A Case of Kilimani.
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Analysis of tenant mix in shopping malls.The case study of junction and T malls
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Investigation of the effects of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) on the engineering properties of red coffee soil for sub - grade
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Traditionally, rice husk has been considered a waste material and has generally been disposed off by damping or burning, although some has been used as low grade fuel. However, when burned, th e resulting Rice Husk ... -
A comparative study of the influence of the companies act and the sectional properties act on development control in Kenya: A case study of Nairobi city planning zones 3,4 and 5.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The increase in urbanization has seen the demand for land continue to rise. This has resulted in a shift from the previous system of property ownership defined by area (2D cadastre) to encompass the vertical aspect (3D ... -
Impact of improved road accessibility on the use of social infrastructure in Nkoranza District, Ghana
(2014)In many African countries a large proportion of the rural population lacks access to transport facilities. This is due to lack of adequate funds for investment in the sector and the deterioration of the available infrastructure. ... -
Performance evaluation of an existing solar concentrator
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The main sources of energy in the world are based on fossil fuels. However, these sources have several downsides such as causing damage to the environment and they are also sensitive to price changes. Due to the above ... -
An investigation into the effects of informal individualisation of unregistered community land on community land rights. Case study: Ikutha district in Kitui county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Land is a very important asset to every living thing ranging from the small insects, plants, wild and domestic animals to human beings. Human beings being the most knowledgeable of all the living things have the ability ... -
Assessing planning policy framework for public urban parks: A case of city park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to the urban communities. In Kenya their quality over time has deteriorated resulting in encroachment, lack of attention, poor maintenance, lack of ... -
Comparative use of lime and Moringa oleifera in removal of suspended solids from coffee processing effluent
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya, coffee grows in only a small part of 20% of the whole country which is arable land. It grows well between 1200 m and 2100 m above sea level and an annual rainfall of more than 1000 mm. Besides that, coffee ... -
Use of GIS in mapping the spatial distribution and security of WI-FI networks case study: Nairobi central business district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project shows the important role that GIS can play in mapping the spatial distribution of wireless networks and their security protocols that have been put in place by institutions, companies and businesses within ... -
An evaluation of the conservation of a swahili town a case study of Lamu world heritage site
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This research study sought to evaluate how a Conser vation plan based on the International Conservation Charters that has not be en adequately contextualised and adapted to local conditions can lead to a sustainab le ... -
Loss reduction and voltage profile improvement by optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation (DG) using a hybrid of genetic algorithm (GA) and improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Though several algorithms for optimizing DG location and size in a power system network with the aim of reducing system power losses and improving voltage profile have already been proposed, they still suffer from several ... -
Evaluation of success indicators of building construction projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Project success means efficiency and effectiveness.Success is measured in terms of how well these objectives have been met. Traditionally, evaluation of project success has been based on the three constraints of time, ... -
Integrating motorcycle transport in the urban transportation planning in Nairobi county: Case study of Thika super highway
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study focusses on motorcycle transport in Kenya with emphasis on integrating their use and functioning in the urban areas in line with urban transportation planning. Motorcycle transport industry in the country has ... -
Assessment of small dams and pans in Tanathi water services board
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Water is crucial to sustaining life and many resources are expended in water development and management with the intention of making it accessible so as to improve people’s lives and promote civilization. The making of ... -
Risk factors influencing diarrhoea occurrence among children under five years old in informal urban settlements:A case study of Korogocho, in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to establish the relationship between risk factors of childhood diarrhea and it’s occurrence in Korogocho slum in Nairobi County. The hypotheses to be tested were; there is no ...
