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Spatial prediction of Soil physical properties using Infrared Spectroscopy and GIS
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Soil physical properties include soil consistency limits and soil aggregate stability indices. These properties have influence on the soil agronomic characteristics as well as management of watershed hydrology, civil ...
Developement of a Cadastral land dispute classification model using Geographical data modelling
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Land disputes undermine human dignity globally through their direct contribution to; food insecurity, environmental degradation, informal settlements, and the swelling numbers of displaced persons and the homeless. In spite ...
Performance evaluation of used edible oil as diesel fuel
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
In this study, used vegetable oil was collected from restaurants and processed to biodiesel
through transesterification. Various properties of the biodiesel were determined and compared to
those of diesel. Biodiesel was ...
Mechanical behaviour of a hardsetting luvisol soil
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Engineering, 2004)
The study applies critical state soil mechanics to model the mechanical behavior of luvisol soils. Field work involved sampling and soil physical characterization to obtain undisturbed and disturbed specimens
Numerical stress characterization in cross-bored thick walled cylinders under internal pressure
(University of Nairobi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2002)
The aim of the study was to establish and quantify the influence of cross bore entry geometry on the elastic-plastic stresses and their distributions in thick walled cylinders under internal pressure. The elastic and ...
The impact of circulation arteries on Nairobi's Urban Form
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Circulation arteries are more than just lines of potential movement; they are stages for observation, presenting opportunities and chaJ.lenges of diverse
social, functional and economic nature. Failure for example to ...
Transformation of African rock art fundamentals and element of African rock art form in the development of culture and communication
(2010)
The slowly disappearing cultural heritage which presents in cultural activities in Kenyan rock art is a worrying trend.
The examples that exist in the rock art raises challenges to scholars and historians who may want to ...
Groundwater Management Practice in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Nairobi County falls in the greater Athi River Catchment. Its groundwater resources lie in
the Nairobi Aquifer Suite (NAS) which is a group of multi-layered aquifers in the volcanic
flows rising from the southern Aberdares, ...
An investigation into the challenges facing implementation of slum upgrading programmes in Kenya: a case study of Manyatta, Kisumu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The proliferation of slums has become evident in developing countries as the rate of urbanization
increase. This is coupled by the rapid population growth in these countries. However their
economies are not growing in ...
Employer provided housing in Kenya: Case studies of selected organizations.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)