Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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Evaluating Superplasticizer Compatibility With Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P in Production of High Performance Concrete
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P has potential advantages over Portland Cement CEM I when used to produce concrete. The incorporation of up to 35% natural pozzolana reduces the amount of clinker used in cement ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Waste Management Systems for Tea Factory in Kenya: a Case Study of Maramba Tea Factory in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Government of Kenya and the world has put emphasis on the need to invest in waste management systems. Much of the emphasis has been on Municipal and residential wastes management. However, agro industries (which includes ... -
Evaluating the Potential of Opensource Geospatial Data in Topographical Map Revision
(2021-08)Topographical maps are general reference maps that depict the planimetric position of both natural and manmade features and the general terrain. In Kenya topographical map-making dates back to the colonial period when the ... -
Evaluation and analysis of flexible road pavement and red clay emberkments in Kenya.
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Evaluation and analysis of potential combustible municipal solid waste as delivered at Dandora dump site for power generation
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This report looks at the evaluation and analysis of combustible Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as delivered to the Dandora dumpsite for purposes of power generation. The Dandora dump site is located about 7.5 km away from the ... -
The Evaluation and Improvement of the scientific and the legal frameworks of cadastral survey in Kenya
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An evaluation into the effectiveness of employer assisted housing in Kenya
(Department of real estate and construction management, 2010)Housing is a basic need. Improvement in housing stock is a strategically important social and economic investment and governments all over the world employ different strategies to ensure that their people are adequately ... -
An evaluation of adoption criteria of alternative building materials by building professionals (case study of Nairobi city)
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Evaluation of Bone Char Defluoridation of Water using Adsorption Isotherms and the Bed Depth Service Time (BDST) Model
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Sustained intake of elevated fluoride concentrations cause dental or skeletal fluorosis, a chronic disease manifested by mottling of teeth in mild cases and softening of bones and neurological damage in severe cases. ... -
Evaluation Of Building Approval Processes On Construction Project Delivery (Time And Cost) - A Study Of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acquisition of statutory building approvals required by developers has been cited as one of the hindrances to adequate and affordable housing. With the rate of urbanization in Kenya estimated at 32.8% and an annual ... -
An Evaluation of Circuit Television Cameras in Crime Management: A case Study of Nairobi Central Business District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning Faculty of Built Environment University of Nairobi, 2012)The study focused on the effectiveness of Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) in Urban Crime Management in the Central Business District (CBD) of Nairobi. The objective of the study was to explore the extent and ... -
An evaluation of construction project management in Kenya
(Department of Building Economics and Management, University of Nairobi, 1990-04)This report is an attempt to find out the failures of construction project management. To achieve this aim the report has started by examining characteristics of the construction industry, and hence the need for Project ... -
An evaluation of educational institution's facilities in supporting external users. a case study of the University of Nairobi, Main campus
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)This study sought to evaluate the facilities of educational institutions and to establish means by which they could be optimally utilized. The specific areas of interest were the suitability and requirements for ... -
An Evaluation of Effectiveness of Alternative Water Supply: a Case Study of Nairobi Water Central Region, Zone 1
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Kenya Government through the local government is charged with responsibility of providing water and sanitation services. The delivery of these services has faced a number of challenges and bottlenecks prompting the ... -
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Non Destructive Testing Techniques for Inspection of Critical Aircraft Components- A Case of the Kenyan Aviation Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aircraft structural defects account for 33.3% of the aviation accidents in Kenya. This study evaluated the effectiveness of four types of NDT methods; ultrasonic inspection, radiography, visual testing and magnetic particle ... -
Evaluation of Energy Conservation Opportunities in Manufacturing Industry: a Case Study of Schneider Electric Manufacturing Plant in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)One of the main pillars of the modern industry is the uninterrupted supply of energy at an affordable cost. In Kenya, the installed generation capacity is made up of 29.4% hydro, 29.8% geothermal, 26.1% thermal, 11.9% wind, ... -
An evaluation of maintenance management and organization in commercial buildings
(Department of land Development, faculty of architecture, design and development, 1994)The study is centred on maintenance organisation and management issues in commercial buildings with special reference to commercial buildings within Mukurwe-ini town. A proper understanding of the importance of maintanance ... -
An evaluation of occupant perception and satisfaction of indoor environment in Leed-certified buildings in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the occupant perception and satisfaction in indoor environment of LEED-Certified buildings in Nairobi, Kenya. LEED is an acronym for ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental ... -
Evaluation of Pedestrian Walkways along Urban Roads: The Case of Komarock, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Walkways facilitate movement of people, and in this thesis a sidewalk includes any type of dedicated passage for pedestrian oriented activities. Even with pedestrians constituting a large proportion of trip makers along ... -
Evaluation of performance of iron removal plants for groundwater treatment in western Kenya
(Department of Civil and Construction Engineering Building, 1994)Iron is an important constituent in industrial process and drinking water. However, the presence of Iron in excessive concentrations makes the water objectionable for drinking and other industrial applications. Techniques ...