College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Integration of spatial analysis models in determining value distribution for residential condominium properties : case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024)The main purpose of this study was to integrate spatial analysis in assessing the distribution of values for condominium apartments. Analytical hierarchical process was adopted to model the value distribution considering ... -
Assessing the role of the STDM in enhancing the Land tenure security of oil-palm farmers in Bugala Island
(Makerere University, 2024-05-19)This study assessed the role of the STDM in enhancing land tenure security of oil palm farmers in Bugala Island. Specifically, the study was guided by three objectives which included assessing the perceived impact of STDM ... -
Assessment of the Impact of land cover change on carbon stock : a case study of Budongo Bugoma landscape
(Makerere University, 2024)Human activities have escalated the emission of greenhouse gases, intensifying global warming and leading to climate change. In Uganda, land use and cover change, particularly the conversion and degradation of forest land, ... -
Assessing the impact of road construction on human settlements and land use land cover changes in the project neighborhood: case study area: Mukono-Katosi Road Project
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Various studies have demonstrated that among all forms of physical infrastructure development, roads hold the unique potential to alleviate poverty on a global scale, particularly in developing nations (Gachassin et al., ... -
Assessing the opportunities and challenges of adopting urban and peri-urban agriculture into cities (case study of Kampala City)
(Makerere University, 2024-05)This study assessed the opportunities and challenges of adopting urban and peri-urban agriculture in Kampala City. The study was guided by objectives that included assessing the spatial changes in agricultural land use in ... -
Reconfiguration of Uganda’s HV and associated MV network to manage fault levels attached to accelerated power generation
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The rapid growth of power generation in Uganda has brought forth a pressing concern: the impact of this accelerated generation on fault levels within the high-voltage (HV) and associated medium-voltage (MV) transmission ... -
Assessing pedestrian facilities along Jinja Road, Mukono Town- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Jinja highway traverses Mukono Central Division attracting huge volumes of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The purpose of carrying out this research was to establish provision, usability, and pedestrian experiences ... -
Geospatial modelling of flash flood hazards for mitigation considerations in urban planning and design (a case study of Mbale City)
(Makerere University, 2024-12-02)Physical Development Plans (PDPs), particularly at localized scales in Uganda, are designed minus considerations for flash flood hazard mitigation, leading to the allocation of many land uses in inappropriate zones. This ... -
Supervison of the construction of two - classroom blocks in wakiso town council, wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2024-08-27)This report contains a brief review of Construction and Project management that the author participated in during the Construction supervision of a Two classroom block each at one of the Primary schools (Namusera UMEA & ... -
Implementation of quality management practices in road construction projects - case study of KIBP Project, Namanve
(Makerere University, 2024-12-12)The development of crucial infrastructure, including road networks, electricity grids, and industrial parks, plays a key role in driving economic growth, usually evidenced by increased GDP. The Kampala Industrial Business ... -
Assessment of the hydropower potential of River Inyau in Terego District, West Nile Region
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of developing a small hydropower plant (SHP) on the ungauged River Inyau in Terego District, focusing on four key objectives: determining water availability, estimating electricity ... -
Evaluation of the effectiveness of water safety plan implementation in urban centers of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Water Safety Plans (WSP), as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the guidelines for drinking water quality, are the most effective risk-based management approach for water supply systems from the catchment ... -
Assessement of compulsory land acquisition grievance management mechanisms in Uganda : a case of Kampala-Jinja expressway road project
(Makerere University, 2024)This study assessed the developed GRM in compulsory land acquisition on the Kampala Jinja Expressway project to find out how the grievance handling processes are conducted and how they can be improved. The findings focus ... -
Improvements to the Ugandan seismic code in estimation of base shear for concrete buildings
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study aimed at improving the Ugandan seismic code’s base shear estimation for reinforced concrete buildings by comparing it with Eurocode8 (EC8) and the American Seismic Code (ASCE/SEI 7-16). Hypothetical symmetrical ... -
Bwola dance: an icon of peace-building in the post-war Acholi society, as inspiration for textile design
(Makerere University, 2019-12)The arts, especially drama, dance and music, have been one outlet for grassroots people to culturally express the deep-rooted conflicts in their society and to reach out to communities for justice and reconciliation. This ... -
An Analysis of Time overruns during the construction of the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05-31)Many construction projects in developing countries including Uganda suffer from time and budget overruns. Generally, time overrun is inevitable in construction projects. There are various factors responsible for the time ... -
Assessing Groundwater Potential in Semi-Arid Areas of Uganda: Case study of Agago District.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-09)Increasing demand for groundwater resources necessitates effective mapping and categorization of groundwater potential zones to ensure long-term water security, especially in semi-arid regions like Agago District, Uganda. ... -
Enhancing energy efficiency in an internet of things-based automatic weather monitoring node.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-06)This dissertation presents a comprehensive study on the design and implementation of an IoT-based weather monitoring system. The research investigated the potential for lever- aging IoT technologies to improve weather ... -
Construction supervision report for the construction of a multi-purpose Hall in Kaabong Secondary school in Kaabong District
(Makerere University, 2024-08-21)As requirement for partial fulfilment for the award of a postgraduate diploma in The author of this report-a student at the College of Engineering design and art CEDAT was attached at Kaabong DLG, Kaabong TC, office of ...