Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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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 ... -
The problem of pedestrian movement in the central area of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1977) -
The problem of water shortage in Karai location of Kiambu district
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 1988-06)Water is one of the five basic needs necessary for human life; others being food, shelter, health and education. However water is unique in that it is a chemical from which all life depends and it cannot be substituted in ... -
Problems associated with flat roofs as a major concern in the maintenance of government buildings: a case study of public buildings in Nakuru and Eldoret
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1987)Building roofs have many shapes depending on the individual choice of the owner or the designer. Among the many roof shapes available is a flat shape, though not completely flat. To achieve the flat shape a designer ... -
The Problems facing small urban centres in physical development planning: A Case study of Karatina town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Every time local authorities in Kenya fail to execute their duties effectively and efficiently, shortage of finance is usually given as the reason accounting for this failure. Another reason, and which has led to some ... -
Problems of development control in urban centres in Kenya: a case of Kericho municipality
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2001)The growth of urban centres have been so immense that urban managers are facing great challenges in the provision of infrastructure and other services in addition to ensuring that urban areas are environmentally conducive ... -
Problems of housing finance for the urban low-income group: A Case study of the Dandora site and services project in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1982) -
Product Design Practice within Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(School of Arts and Design, University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware: a case study of landhies road producers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The paper is a research project report based on a study on product design specification for artisanal aluminium cookware. The study makes emphasis on a case study of foundry and fabrication workshops along the Kamukunji ... -
Product-service systems design for e-waste management: a case of waste electrical and electronic equipment centre, (weee centre) Nairobi County
(School of Arts and Design, 2018)This study focuses on determining the existing e-waste management systems in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Centre and in Nairobi County. It also investigates how Switzerland and India manage the waste from ... -
Production of Ethanol from High Cyanide Cassava and its performance as fuel blend for Spark Ignition Engine
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Due to the fluctuation in oil prices and global warming there is a global move to adopt renewable energies (RE) and energy efficient (EE) technologies in-order to reverse green house gas emission and mitigate climate change. ... -
Programmes on recipient communities: A case study of Kenya-Finland western water supply programme in Western province
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The Kenya-Finland Western Water Supply Programme covers Western Province. It provides clean water for domestic and livestock consumption. When the programme was started in 1981, only 5% of the population in the programme ... -
Project realisation in small towns: a case study of Kerugoya and Kutus towns, Kirinyaga district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development,, 1991)This study is an attempt to impress upon local authorities the need for a well-equipped local government machinery - politically, administratively, technically and financially - in order to bring about the appropriate ... -
Project report day lighting performance of the light shelf
(Department of Architecture and Building Science, 2013)This report is a presentation on day lighting performance of a Light shelf as passive design solution to day lighting within a set of parameters. The objective of this report is to provide data that will help in making ... -
Projected Flexible Road Pavement Performance of Nairobi - Thika Superhighway in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Nairobi – Thika Superhighway has been open to traffic for five years and yet sections of the road pavement have already deteriorated substantially and require reconstruction. That was established for the section between ... -
Promoting "bottom up" rural development in a traditionally "bottom down" development paradigm: the African dilema
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Promoting Multidisciplinary Teamwork In Project Development In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)In today’s construction sector, collaboration between multidisciplinary teams is becoming a standard practice worldwide. However, in Kenya, Architectural, Engineering and Interior Design professionals seldom have a chance ... -
"Promoting Sustainable Construction Industry Activities In Kenya".
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Promoting The Use Use Appropriate Building Materials In Shelter Provision In Kenya
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1993)The shortage of decent housing is a problem that many Kenyans, especially the low income households who comprise more than 70% of residents in the urban areas, are confronted with. The research into and development of ... -
Property assessment for rating purposes in Kenya a case study of Mavoko municipal council.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Property assessment for rating purposes has been practiced in Kenya for over a century. Property taxation is a major source of local authority finance though its full potential has not being realized. The revenue received ...