Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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. ... -
Land cover changes and landslide occurrence: a case of Tirap division in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Landslides are described as downward movement of soil and rocks resulting from naturally occurring vibrations, earthquakes, changes in water content, removal of lateral support, loading with weight and weathering or human ... -
Effect of quantity and frequency of irrigation on growth characteristics and soil water balance of tomatoes in greenhouse: case study of Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted in two greenhouses located at Matinyani Secondary School and Kyondoni Village, Kitui County, Kenya. Variation of tomato crop growth characteristics, yield and soil water content were monitored. These ... -
Green Infrastructure Planning within Mixed Development Residential Neighborhoods of Nairobi: A Case Study of Tena Estate
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Green infrastructure is the connective matrices of green spaces that can be found in urban and urban-fringe landscapes. Despite its environmental, ecological, social, and economic benefits, there are specific problems with ... -
Land Use Conflicts and opportunities in a Livestock Market: Case study of Garissa Market
(2014-07)Livestock is a crucial source of financial capital for the rural poor. The arid and semi arid lands are home to nearly 70% of the national herd with an estimated value of Kenya shillings 70 billion. For many, it is the ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
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Assessment Of Energy Potential Of Biogas From Ongata Rongai Slaughter House
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)This study focused on quantifying the amount of waste generated at Ongata Rongai slaughterhouse in order to identify a better way of disposal. Generation of biogas was explored in the study in relation to meeting the cooking ... -
Mass balance of plastics: case study for Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis focuses on tracking the movement of plastic materials within the City County of Nairobi (CCN) in order to establish the mass quantities of plastics that enter within, where they flow, how they are transferred ... -
Numerical Simulation of Soil Resistance in Ripping: A case study of a Sandy Clay Soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, a numerical model based on field experiments, laboratory experiments and simulation was developed to predict the soil resistance to ripping in a sandy clay soil. The study identified the soil and operational ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of improved biomass energy technologies in rural and urban households in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Improved biomass energy technologies and alternative biomass fuels were introduced in Kitui (Kenya) as alternative renewable source of energy following domestic energy crisis. Despite these noble efforts, the adoption level ... -
Zero plastic waste for a healthier ecosystem: an assessment of sustainable waste management in Runda estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The human anatomy is a practical route to bring the issue of waste to better understanding. A comparison between buildings and the human body shows similarities therein, mechanisms for air to flow in and out, pipe-work ... -
Optimization of the angle of cut of a frog in a mouldboardPlough: case of a sandy clay soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Mouldboard plough is a common tillage implement used in Kenya. The draught characteristics and ability to maintain desired depths and speed of operation at different frog angles is unknown. This study aimed at optimizing ... -
Informal sector Technologies: Panacea for green and sustainable housing for the African poor in Africa
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Radiological hazard assessment and investigation of heavy minerals of economic importance in Mwita Syano river bed sands.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Heavy minerals are important economic resources as they are useful in many industrial applications such as manufacturing of tiles and pigments. Even though heavy minerals are of great value, studies have shown that some ... -
Investigating the mechanical properties of glass reinforced polymer as material for solar hot water tanks in coastal areas
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Abstract: Over the years solar water heater storage tanks have been made of galvanized steel or coated with enamel to prevent rusting due to corrosion. Current designs and fabrications of solar heater storage tanks do ... -
The flexural strength of cement-based composites using low modulus (sisal) fibres
(University of Nairobi, 1979)A model of the flexural behaviour of a cement-based composite reinforced with low modulus fibres is presented. The model predicts large increases in the flexural strength of such composites under certain conditions. An ... -
Planning Implications Of Street-side Parking For Public Transport Vehicles On Traffic Flow: A Case Study Of Nairobi's River Road
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An Investigation Into The Planning Issues Of Street Vendors In Nairobi's Globe Cinema Roundabout.
(University of Nairobi, 2015) -
Solid Waste Management Practices In Kawagware Congo Area
(University of Nairobi, 2015)