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Effect of Minor Elements on the Fluidity of Secondary LM25 and LM27-Type Cast Alloys
(2009)
In this study, the effect of individual and combined additions of Fe, Mn, Cr, Sr and Al-5Ti-1B grain refiner on the fluidity of secondary LM25 and LM27-type cast alloys was investigated. No change in fluidity was observed ...
Wire Rope Selection for Manual Winch Application
(2009)
The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the application of analytical decision making during the selection of engineering entities in an engineering design setting.
The paper develops a quantitative method for wire ...
Reforming the statistical system of Kenya: policy implications for the development of building construction statistics
(2009)
Kenya is in the process of reforming its national statistical system that has been catering to the various sectors of the economy including the building construction sub-sector. This paper evaluates opportunities that the ...
Evaluation of toughness of textile concrete:
(2009)
High Performance Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites (HPFRCC) are characterized by a stress–strain response in tension that exhibits strain-hardening behaviour accompanied by propagation of multiple cracks. This process ...
Preliminary Suggestions on the implementation of the Land Section of Chapter five of the Constitution of Kenya through Research and Training
(2009)
The New Constitution of Kenya, Chapter five states that land in Kenya will be held, used and managed in a manner that is equitable, efficient, productive and sustainable. The construction also sets out a number of principles, ...
Decision - making Criteria for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
Commercial real estate investments in the Kenya’s capital city-Nairobi reveal the following: A shrinking occupation demand; Disparities between
expected and actual incomes; Difficulties in meeting debt servicing obligations ...