Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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Evaluation of Screening Level Technique in Pollutant Removal in an Engineered Ecological System
(Envrironmental and Biosystems Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was based on testing Screening Level Technique (SLT) as a way of evaluating bioremediation performance of an operating horizontal wastewater flow Vegetated Submerged Bed (VSB) system with specific focus to 5 ... -
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, ... -
Evaluation of surface irrigation system design approaches
(University of Nairobi, 1997)To feed the increasing world population, the production of food crops from available land resource will need to be expanded. One of the ways to effect this is by increasing the output per unit area of land through use of ... -
An evaluation of the administration of land development applications in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Built Environment, University of Nairobi, 2008-08)The study was undertaken in order to investigate the management approaches used by the institutions dealing with approvals of land development applications and assess the impacts of such management approaches on the land ... -
Evaluation of the african very long baseline interferometry network (AVN) for astronomy, geodesy and astrometry.
(2018-08)The African Very Long Baseline Interferometry, VLBI, Network (AVN) will be an African array of radio telescopes across Africa comprising of converted redundant satellite Earth-station antennas and new purpose-build radio ... -
An evaluation of the cadastral system in Kenya and a strategy for its modernization
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2013-08)The Cadastral system in Kenya was established in 1903 to support land alienation for the white settlers who had come into the country in the early part of the 20th Century. In the last hundred years, the system has remained ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the effects of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on soil.water retention characteristics (WRC) of different soils
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Evaluation of the efficiency of Water Supply and Distribution Systems in Kakuma Refugee Camp.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kakuma refugee camp was set up in 1992 to host the lost boys of South Sudan who fled war, and initially intended to host 100,000 refuges but over the years, the camp has grown to accommodate 192,167 refugees from over 20 ... -
Evaluation Of The Essential Trace Metals In Soils And African Spider Plants: Case Study Of Molo Ward-Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, cases of malnutrition and nutritionally related ailments have been on the rise. This calls for the search of food crops with vital trace elements constituting their diets. The aim of the current research was to ... -
An Evaluation of the Extent and Impact of the Application of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in the Kenya Construction Industry a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The performance of construction projects depends on how best resources are managed. Lack of effective resource management through planning techniques is likely to lead to higher project7costs, schedule overruns,7and ... -
An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Tenant Satisfaction On Rent Arrears In Public Housing: A Case Of Kibera Decanting Site
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estate And Construction Management, 2013)Several international policy instruments particularly the United Nations as well as national guidelines define adequate housing as encompassing more than just a roof over ones‘ head. Adequate housing is thus multi-faceted ... -
Evaluation of the nuclear density/moisture gauge and study of some material properties affecting its performance for routine highway construction quality control in Kenya
(1987)A study to assess the potentialities of the nuclear density and moisture(Troxler model 3411-B) for determining the in-situ density monitoring in Kenya is reported The field and prelimeinary laboratory gauge calibation ... -
Evaluation Of The Performance And Suitability For Use Of Various Flooring Materials In Students' Hostels : Case Study Of The Hostels In The University Of Nairobi (main Campus) And Kenyatta University.
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 2004-07)In the consideration ofthe economic upheavals facing all sectors of the Kenyan economy, the public universities have equally been subjected to the negative repercussions of the above. This has made the universities ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of Geopolymer Concrete With the Addition of Bamboo Leaf Ash as a Natural Pozzolanic Material
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of growing environmental concerns in the cement industry and rising costs of building materials, there has been an increased interest in alternative cement technologies. New binders are now necessary for better ... -
Evaluation of the training of small-scale contractors in Kenya; a case study of the national construction corporation.
(Department of Land DevelopmentMasters in Building Management, 1986)This Study is on the training of indigenous Contractors in Kenya by the National Construction Corporation (NCC)the study has reviewed proven curriculum development models normally Used in training Institutions and tried ... -
An Evaluation of the Transmission of International Wheat Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The prices of most food commodities in the international market have increased in the recent past. Thus, there is need to understand, the extent to which the increase in food prices is transmitted to the domestic market ... -
Evaluation of the trends and patterns of reporting injuries in construction sites. A case study of Kasarani constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the trend and pattern of reporting injuries among the construction site workers and to find out the factors leading to underreporting of injuries in construction sites. The major ... -
Evaluation of the Viability of Solar and Wind Power System Hybridization for Safaricom Off-grid Gsm Base Station Sites
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To enable people in remote marginalized areas, communicate with the rest of the world, it has been increasingly important for the telecommunication network providers to install transmitting base stations in these regions. ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)