Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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A model for socio-economic activities development In laini saba neighbourhood of kibera – city of Nairobi.
(Department of architecture and building science School of the built environment, 2009)In a modern age where knowledge based industry has increasing dominance, much private sector production are increasingly becoming home-based. However, in Laini Saba, this has not been the case and in essence it has lowered ... -
A model of information system for rural development planning at district level: a case study of Laikipia district, Kenya
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1996-10)The thesis consists of a district case study conducted in Laikipia, Kenya. The objective is to construct and demonstrate a district planning information systems (PIS) model for planning at district level. It is based ... -
Modeling Natural Frequencies of Vibration of Three Dimensional Frames Under Two Dimensional Loading
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between natural frequency of vibration, the height of the structure, the stiffnesses of members and number bays of a structure. The relationship was to be developed ... -
Modeling trajectories of electrohydrodynamic atomization droplets in simple-jet mode: investigating impact of additional forces
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Electrohydrodynamic atomization, or Electrospraying, is a process of implementing electric stresses into a liquid breakup process by the application of a strong electric field (kV cm-1). For a certain spray geometric ... -
Modeling waste gas biofiltration process for industrial use in Kenya
(Department of environmental and biosystems engineering, 2011)Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gaseous emission contaminants which are harmful to human health and the environment. In Kenya, literature on emission and treatment of VOCs is insufficient. In this study, biofiltration ... -
Modelling Pipe Failure using Statistical models
(2015)The degradation of pipe factor of safety upon pipe installation has increased interest in buried infrastructure asset management. Several modelling approaches using statistical models have been proposed to explain the ... -
Modelling Rain Attenuation Prediction for Terrestrial Links at Centimeter and Millimeter Bands Over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The wireless sector of telecommunications networks has seen the development of more data-hungry products and services due to the industry's ongoing growth. The radio network's constrained bandwidth must support these ... -
Modelling Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield for Dam Reservoir Management: a Case Study of the Maruba Dam Catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Soil erosion is a severe land degradation issue that many developing nations continue to face. Its effects are more pronounced in catchment areas due to the combination of environmental and human factors. According to ... -
Modelling Variable Cost Of Tractors: Case Study Of Ten Tractor Models In Juba - Southern Sudan
(UoN, 2019)Variable costs contrary to fixed costs increase with machine age. Decisions made by farm power to or not to replace the farm machinery are based on available variable cost records. This study aimed at developing a mathematical ... -
Moderating factors in adoption of mobile Financial services in kenya
(Computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2013)Rapid growth of mobile financial services in Kenya is transforming how consumers access financial services. This research uses a technology acceptance model known as the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Systems,Tvet/Moe Policy Guidelines and Utilisation of Physical Infrastructural Facilities by Learners With Disabilities in National Polytechnics in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems can promote utilisation of physical facilities by enabling decision-makers to identify gaps and initiate appropriate corrective interventions. The purpose of this study ... -
Monitoring Desertification using remote sensing for environmental management: case study, Kitui County
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Monitoring habitat at Key biodiversity sites in Africa using remote sensing: land cover change at important bird areas in Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Land cover change related to both anthropogenic activity and natural causes is taking place invariably at different time periods, paces and magnitudes and with diverse biophysical implications on the various land cover ... -
Monitoring Land Degradation Neutrality using Geospatial Techniques in Support of Sustainable Land Management: A Case Study of Narok County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Land degradation is a worldwide phenomenon defined as “a gradual reduction or loss in the biological or economic productive capacity of the land” (UNCCD, 2016). Land degradation is closely linked with major global ... -
Motel
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)The site of the scheme is in Jinja Town on the Trans-African Highway. It is to assume a suburban residential atmosphere. The motel is designed to cater for motorists. These will be: a) The long distance travellers on ... -
Mtonga/Grand Falls Hydropower Project Compensation Assessment: Report Prepared For Otieno Odongo And Partners Consulting Engineers
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1996) -
Multi Factor Based Mobile Voice and Data Traffic Forecasting Using Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)As traffic levels in a mobile network increase, it is important for the Mobile Network Operators to adequately forecast future traffic demands. Strategic planning by the service provider, will result in timely rollout the ... -
A Multi-Actor Operational Framework for Alternative Water Suppliers in Mukuru, Nairobi
(Department of Architecture and Building Science School of the Built EnvironmentDepartment of Architecture and Building Science School of the Built Environment, 2009)Water and sanitation management is one of the major responsibilities of local authority world over. The responsibility is both simple and complex. Simple as the goal is to ensure adequate water and sanitation provision for ... -
Multi-criteria based selection of fibre optic Internet- based business location: A case study of Nairobi central business district
(department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2010)of a spatial nature, has been in use for more than 30 years. Initial use was limited to small groups within individual agencies working on very specific projects of limited scope. In the last decade, locating business ...