College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT): Recent submissions
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Assessment of the impact of tenure security on livelihoods in peri urban areas
(Makerere University, 2024)Land tenure is the relationship, whether legally or customarily defined, among people, as individuals or groups, with respect to land. Various studies have revealed that tenure security has become an essential part of a ... -
Development of a saturation flow rate prediction model at signalized intersections incorporating Geometrics, driver behaviour and motorcycle effects.
(Makerere University, 2024-12-09)This research addresses the challenge of predicting saturation flow rates at signalized intersections in mixed traffic conditions, where motorcycles, diverse vehicle types, geometric road elements, and varying driver ... -
Hydrodynamic modelling of flash floods and its socio-economic impacts in river Nyamwamba Catchment
(Ainebyona, J. (2024). Hydrodynamic modelling of flash floods and its socio-economic impacts in river Nyamwamba Catchment; unpublished disertation, Makerere University, Kampala, 2024-11)River Nyamwamba in Kasese district, pouring its waters in lake George, has over the years experienced recurrent floods which have threatened the livelihood of communities in the catchment. Destruction of infrastructure ... -
Techno-economic analysis of a hybrid solar thermal-biogas powered dryer for fruit dehydration
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The global population as of 2024 stands at 8.2 billion and is projected to rise according to the United Nation, these pose sustainability challenges, particularly in food supply. Reducing postharvest losses, which account ... -
Analysis of human EMF exposure in close proximity scenarios to cellular system transmitters
(Makerere University, 2024-12-02)Wireless communication systems, particularly cellular network system, are the primary sources of Non-Ionizing Radiation (NIR) due to their radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) emission. Excessive exposure of ... -
Evaluation of ethanol-diesel blends for potential fuel use in diesel engines
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The study examined the impact of ethanol-diesel blended fuel on engine performance, with a focus on biodiesel as a potential alternative fuel for vehicles. While biodiesels offer benefits such as lower fuel costs compared ... -
A machine learning-based optimal deployment approach for UAV-assisted HetNets
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to assist terrestrial HetNets is a promising approach to improving connectivity and coverage for mobile cellular users. However, for this approach to be successful, efficient ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of mediation as tool for land dispute resolution in Luweero District: a case study of Zirobwe Sub county
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study explored the effectiveness of mediation as a tool for land dispute resolution in Luweero District, focusing on Zirobwe Sub County. The specific objectives of the study included to evaluate the factors that ... -
Biodiesel production from waste animal fat
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The global reliance on fossil fuels has led to environmental concerns, prompting the exploration of alternative energy sources like biodiesel. This study investigated the technical feasibility of utilizing waste animal fat ... -
Analysis of delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects: a case study of the construction of the Sembabule Community Justice Centre
(Makerere University, 2024-05)In Uganda, delayed payments to contractors in public construction projects have been a common issue that affects the smooth execution and timely completion of such projects. This study analyzes these delayed payments to ... -
Modelling the effect of operational interventions on hydraulic performance of a water distribution system under intermittent conditions
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Over 1.3 billion people globally rely on intermittent water supplies, a challenge worsened by rapid urbanization, climate change, and environmental pressures, highlighting the need to improve water supply systems to achieve ... -
Evaluation of resilience of urban road networks to flood induced congestion in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Recent global natural and man-made evolutions have made urban road networks in transportation systems vulnerable to natural disasters, accidents, and infrastructure failures, among others. Such events disrupt smooth network ... -
A comparative life cycle cost analysis for open and closed road drainage infrastructure in Nakawa Division Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-10-11)The idealized cost framework for road infrastructure involves low maintenance costs while providing better performance of roads and drainage systems, however, the maintenance system between roads and drainage is often ... -
Using SBAS-InSAR with Sentinel-1 Data to Measure Ground Subsidence and its Possible Effects on Catchment Modelling
(Makerere University, 2024-12-03)A major geohazard facing urban areas in the 21st century is subsidence with studies showing several cities affected across the globe. Historically, subsidence has been accurately measured to millimeter precision using ... -
A unified spatiotemporal sleep mode approach for energy efficient dense HetNet’s using machine learning
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Future cellular networks are characterized by dense deployment of heterogeneous networks due to the ever increasing data traffic demand. However, the dense deployment of small base stations in a heterogeneous network ... -
Assessing the efficiency of land sharing as an option to resolve land lord-tenant impasse on Mailo Land in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Uganda's land tenure system has long been plagued by disputes between landlords and tenants, hindering agricultural productivity rural and urban development. Land sharing, an innovative option provided by the National Land ... -
Distribution line capacity optimization using dynamic line rating and the internet of things technology
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Global energy demand is currently at an all-time high and is expected to rise even further in the years ahead. As a result, the demands on power system infrastructure are increasing to meet the ever-growing energy requirements. ... -
An evaluation of the energy potential of shea nut waste briquettes as an alternative fuel to shea wood charcoal for domestic and industrial applications
(Makerere University, 2024-08)In most developing countries including Uganda, there has been a rapid growth in demand for energy with current demand superseding supply in most cases and energy scarcity hindering sustainable economic transformation. The ... -
Project report on supervision of construction of a medical laboratory and patients’ kitchen at Amudat hospital, Amudat District
(Makerere University, 2024-07)This report provides an account of my participation in the construction supervision of Construction of a Medical Laboratory at Amudat Hospital. The Contract was awarded to Crane Aluminum Limited at a total contract sum of ... -
Characterization of the fuel value of peat deposits for potential development of a peat fired power plant in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Peat is a renewable energy source that can be harnessed as an additional source of energy. Although Uganda’s biomass resources are substantial, biomass consumption for domestic and industrial energy is at an unsustainable ...