College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Contribution of woven mudfish basket to the development of weaving in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-11)Mudfish basketry is intertwined with nearly every aspect of Ugandan families, communities, identity, and social memory, but the status of Mudfish baskets is changing due to different challenges specifically the immediate ... -
Evaluation of the use of solar pv systems for powering mobile telecommunication towers in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-18)As the reliance on telecommunication services increases due to the need to bring education, health, financial services among others closer to the customers as well as people’s desire to feel connected to far away loved ... -
Fashioning the lived experiences of Kadama.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-27)This research aims to explore the meanings the lived experiences of Ugandan women who migrate to the Middle East for employment as domestic workers (Kadama) and create wearable art from them. It isrecognized that migration ... -
Making kinetic art inspired by Ankole cultural dance: an interplay of art and physics
(Makerere University, 2023-12-04)In this study, the purpose of the study was to explore the interdisciplinary connection between art and the laws of physics to make moving sculptures inspired by the Ankole cultural dance. Art and physics (science) are ... -
Development of a computerised job plan tool for the procurement planning of design and build projects
(Makerere University, 2023-12-18)Value engineering in procurement processes is a tool for improving cost-savings while meeting the end-user requirements. However, if the value engineering process is not improved, it leads to increased use of capital, which ... -
Civil works for the reconstruction of Mityana - Mubende road (86km) and upgrading of Mityana Town roads (14km)
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This project report gives an account of the Reconstruction of the Mityana-Mubende Main Road (86km) and the Upgrading of Mityana Town Roads (14km). The report focuses on the design update, construction project management ... -
Development of a mobile application to evaluate carbon footprints in industries
(Makerere University, 2023-12-19)Carbon footprint is nowadays one of the most widely used environmental indicators for calculation and evaluation of emissions. Calculations of carbon footprint have been in very high demand. Many approaches, methodologies ... -
The art of recycling: a studio development of art about the girl child education in western Uganda using found materials.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-21)This study sought to explore a studio development of art inspired by the girl child education in Western Uganda, from recyclable found materials. It was based on the fact that the art of recycling has existed for years. ... -
Identity and nationalism: two decades of contemporary art in south Sudan (2001- 2023)
(Makerere University, 2023-12-21)South Sudan as a young nation in the region and the world has virgin grounds in all fields including in the visual landscape. This study examines the work of South Sudanese artists in the last two decades and those artworks ... -
Design and construction of the north ward sewer system Kisoro municipality, Kisoro district.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-30)This report documents the work done by the author during the planning, designing and construction supervision of the Kisoro North Ward Sewer System Under National and Sewerage Corporation in Kisoro District, Western ... -
Predicting construction duration during the planning phase for public building projects in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-19)Time overrun is one of the major challenges faced by the construction industry today both nationally and globally. This has partly been attributed to the absence of a scientifically developed mechanism for determining ... -
A visual mixed media documentation of production and processing activities along the Shea value chain in Otuke District.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-07)Visual and fine arts have a greater role as communication mediums in promoting rural community development as put forth in this study. The purpose of the study was to explore how activities along the shea value chain could ... -
Construction supervision of upgrade of Kalimon Health Centre II to Health Centre III
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This report gives an account of my involvement in the construction supervision of Upgrade of Kalimon Health Center II to Health III. The project is being implemented by MANGRON INVESTMENT LIMITED at a total contract sum ... -
Assessment of Uganda's internet Ecosystem through internet measurements.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Internet connectivity has proved to be beneficial to the end users in terms of economic, educational and social opportunities as well as health, which has increased the number of Ugandans accessing the Internet. ... -
Technical project report for the construction of the new office block in Pallisa Dlg, Pallisa district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-22)Makerere University requires Post Graduate Diploma students of Construction and Project Management at the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology to participate in internship and write-up a technical report about ... -
A comparative study of Chinese opera masks and African ritual masks in soft sculpture from a cross - culture perspective
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)This thesis focused on Chinese Opera masks and African ritual masks, centred on aesthetic design theory (Liangmei, Peking University Press, 2019), it's exploratory and qualitative in approach. This thesis discussed the ... -
Structural design and supervision of hosanna wholesalers limited at Nansana West 1A Zone, Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This report outlines my role and responsibilities as the Project Structural Engineer for the design and supervision of the Hosanna Wholesalers Limited building in Nansana Municipality. The main objective of the Hosanna ... -
Development of composite briquettes using cassava rhizomes and groundnut stalks for domestic cooking
(Makerere University, 2023-12-06)Overdependence on firewood and charcoal for domestic cooking has led to deforestation, air pollution, and respiratory diseases such as asthma. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and characterize briquettes made ... -
Modelling delay at roundabouts under mixed traffic flow conditions in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Roundabouts are a safer type of junction for motor vehicles and pedestrians than other forms of at-grade intersections. Vehicles however, experience traffic congestion with long delays and queues at roundabout approaches ... -
Estimation of combined pollutant loads from diffuse and point sources discharged into river Rwizi and the associated environmental risks
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Surface water bodies experience significant water quality deterioration caused by nutrients, organic matter, heavy metals, pathogens from domestic and industrial wastewater effluents, agriculture and other anthropogenic ...