Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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A strategy for urbanisation in the lower shire subregion, malawi
(1984)Malawi, like several developing countries is faced with the problem cf having a few major towns to which many people flock from allover the countryside in search of employment. Most of the migrants to towns are from ... -
Stratified Sampling Frame in GIS: A Computer Code for Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) Technique in Environmental Modelling
(Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering of the University of Nairobi, 2010)Field sampling is a widely applied data collection method in environmental engineering. Sampling, which is supposed to provide adequate and unbiased representation of a study interest, is often faced with challenges such ... -
Structural strength and performance of cement - stabilized murram blockwalls
(Department of Civil Engineering, 1992)The thesis gives figures by the Central Bureau of Statistics showing that for a reasonably decent residential house,wall construction materials account for 25% of the total cost of materials. It therefore concludes that ... -
A Structure plan for Kumi town, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1984-06)In Uganda Urban Centres play a vital role in the development of the country. They provide the highest category bf planned services and are therefore focal points for the provision of administrative commercial, industrial, ... -
Students' hostel of the proposed Dodoma Technical College Tanzania
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)The proposed hostel design has been based mainly on the following parameters:- 01. T'he Environmental Control This resulted in the use of (a) Cavity wall construction which decreases the Decrement factor thus providing ... -
Studies Of Atmospheric Aerosols And Development Of An EDXRF Spectrometer In Kenya, Gotenburg University, Gotenburg, Sweden
(Nuclear Science & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2006)There have been very few studies in Kenya on aerosols despite the global demand on aerosol ground studies in the perspective of climate and the human well being. Therefore, atmospheric aerosol studies became the basis of ... -
Studies of flexible road and airport pavements in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2001)The study presents results of a long-term study initiated in the late 1960s on flexible pavements in Kenya. It was prompted by the need for continuing research and development of rational design, construction and maintenance ... -
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 ... -
Studies on mechanical properties and microstructure of gravity die cast grey irons
(1996)The influence of some process variables like casting size, initial mould temperature, mould wall thickness, inoculation and composition on microstructure, hardness and tensile strength of gravity die cast grey irons were ... -
Studies on the micro structure and mechanical properties of recycled cast aluminium scrap
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2003)The aluminium casting industry in Kenya is strongly dependent on aluminium scrap recycling. There is, however, little organised information on appropriate recycling procedures and the expected ... -
A study filters as household water treatment facilities for rural areas
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A study into energy management and possibilities of energy conservation in student hostels.
(Department of Land Development , University of Nairobi., 1989-05)Energy has become a very important aspect of our lives. This study has tried to examine the problems related to energy use, and has tried to outline various measures that can be effectively used to improve energy ... -
A Study Into The Adequacy And Effectiveness Of Regulations Governing The Professional Practice And Work Ethics In The Quantity Surveying Profession
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Quantity Surveyors in Kenya undergo two stages of training. There is the university training which qualifies one for practical training on the job. Practical training is meant to instill a professional character into the ... -
A study into the courses of shortfalls in the perfomance of a monopitch roof
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A study into the effects of design parameters on building cost of public building projects in Kenya
(Department of Building Economics and Management at the University of Nairobi, 1995)This study looks at the effect of design parameters on building cost of public building projects in Kenya. Four elements have been selected for examination. The four elements are substructure, walling, roofing and finishes. ... -
A study into the impact and suitability of building maintenance practices of local council buildings On performance of floor finishes: case study of Nairobi city hall and Kisumu town hall
(Department of Building Economics and Management, 2005-06)This research is a study in to the impact and suitability of building maintenance practices of local council buildings or performance of floor finishes. The aim was to explore the maintenance practices adopted by the ... -
A Study Into The Level Of Application Of Marketing Research Strategies In Quantity Surveying Practice
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The quantity surveying profession has historically regarded research as an arcane and largely irrelevant indulgence pursued by the field of academia. Only rarely is research overtly commercially focused, and virtually never ... -
A study into the organication and execution of building maintenance works in the ministry Of works, housing and physical planning with special reference to Nairobi province.
(Department of Land Development , University of Nairobi., 1985)This study examines the organization and execution of building maintenance works in the Ministry of Works Hotising an~ Physical Planning with special reference to Na i.r-oLb Province with the objectives of determining whether ... -
A study of budgetary control systems for building maintenance management.
(University of Nairobi, 1981-09)The main objective of the study is to investigate how budgetary control systems may be used to achieve a better control of maintenance funds and provide a basis for the evaluation of management efficiency. -
A study of cracking in reinforced concrete pressure vessels using micro-concrete models
(University of Nairobi, 1976-07)Reinforced concrete pressure vessels (and heactor vessels) are increasingly being built because of the great advantage provided by their massive halls for shielding. Cracking of these vessels may lead to the leakage of ...