Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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Th structural behaviour of bolted connections under pure shearing and pure rotational loading
(1989)This research aimed at initiating a consistent accumulation of data on the load-deformation behaviour of both the rational loading that will be useful to engineers and other researchers in future .The experiment were ... -
Theoretical and experimental analysis of solar multi-pass air solar heaters
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1990)Expressions for the performance of Solar air heaters operating in four modes were derived and solved using a computer and the results from a series ... -
Theoretical and Experimental study of a Multi-pass two-glass cover solar air heater under transient conditions
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The major problems experienced with solar air heaters are their non-reliability as their operation largely depends on weather conditions which keep on changing. This study was aimed at providing and experimentally validating ... -
Theoretical considerations of drawing a round tube through a conical die and a polygonal plug
(1988)Theoretical and practical investigations in the drawing of the following sections directly from an entirely round stock have been reported: polygonal bars, polygonal tubes with the outside and bore surfaces geometrically ... -
Tile impact of small community dams on arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) development. A case study of Gachoka division in Mbeere district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 2001)Gachoka Division of Mbeere District is a semi arid area. Water is scarce in most part of the division. In 1970, the area was supplied with a piped water but due to mismanagement, the water supply is no longer functional. ... -
Time and cost performance of Construction Project
(University of Nairobi, 1988)There is much optimism in preparing estimates for costs and construction periods for construction projects where it is hoped that such estimates are adequate for completion of the projects. An unacceptable trend has been ... -
To Investigate the effect of urban agriculture in reducing poverty in urban areas. A Case study of Waithaka Location, Dagoretti Division, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2008-07)The rate of urbanization in Kenya has been increasing rapidly over the years and this has contributed to the rising levels of poverty in urban areas. As. result, majority of the people in urban areas have engaged themselves ... -
Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) in Assessment of Essential Micronutrient Levels in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this study, essential micronutrient concentrations in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Muguga, Kiambu County and Kyevaluki, Machakos County were analysed using Total reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) and ... -
Towards a framework for the utilisation of Forest resources: a study of Nakuru district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 1986)Forest depletion, is one of the many critical problems facing Kenya today. Its gravity is seen from the emphasis laid on afforestation and reforestation programmes in the country. Forest depletion in Kenya and Nakuru ... -
Towards a housing policy for Bukoba town
(University of Nairobi, 1976-06)The thesis topic towards a housing policy for Bukoba town aims at formulating a constructive and pragmatic approach to solving the housing problem for such a small town .It is a deliberate tempt to deviate from problems ... -
Towards a policy for better private sector participation in solid waste management in Nairobi city- Kenya
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2006)This study is an attempt to come up with comprehensive policy proposals aimed at improving private sector participation in solid waste management in the city of Nairobi. It was felt that by reconciling findings from the ... -
Towards a renewal model for Eastlands of Nairobi: a case study of shauri Moyo
(Uban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1984)Urban renewal is a continuous process in all growing and aging cities. Over - time, standards change, life - styles, population composition and structure, values, technologies demands and needs change. No amount of ... -
Towards a strategy for the operation and management of public transport services in Nakuru Town.
(1996)Public transportation is an essential service and a necessary input in the development process of a town/city and the nation at large. For towns/cities in developing countries like Nakuru, the role of public transport ... -
Towards a strategy for the reduction of urban traffic congestion: A Case study of Nairobi Central Business District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-07)Traffic congestion refers to the incremental costs resulting from interference among road users. These impacts are most severe during peak hours when traffic volumes approach a road's capacity. The resulting congestion ... -
Towards an efficient shear reinforcement for rectangular concrete beams
(1988)In order to provide shear resistance to reinforced concrete beams subjected to flexure and shear, a new type of shear reinforcement to be known as 'WAVE REINFORCEMENT' is examined experimentally and analytically. The ... -
Towards an integrated development plan for pare district.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The government has put emphasis on rural development as away of raising the standard of life of the majority of the people* It has been pointed by the president in several accations that for usdevelopment is of the people ... -
Towards improving provision and management of road infrastructure in urban site and service scheme:Case study of Dandora-Nairobi
(2008)Rapid urbanization in the world particularly in countries in the south is straining the public sector's ability to provide and manage essential infrastructure facilities and services. The inability of cities to pr vid and ... -
Towards studying hybridization of baboon subspecies in the amboseli basin using distributed Gis
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Many geographic applications have been developed in recent years that offer exciting new possibilities for understanding biological diversity. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) make it possible to build maps of species ... -
Trace element analysis in infant food from selected rural and urban areas in Kenya using txrf technique
(2015)The need for dietary trace elements during periods of rapid growth such as infancy and early childhood is crucial. These elements are required for promotion of good growth, health and behavioural development of an infant. ... -
Trace Element Analysis of Soil Samples From Mui Basin, Kitui County for Mineral Content Evaluation Using Multivariate Statistics
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The importance of minerals for economic development and sustainability of a country cannot be ignored in modern society. However, mineral exploration in deeply weathered environments is often hampered by significant ...