Browsing Department of Engineering and Environment by Title
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Factors influencing selection of drinking water technologies for urban informal settlements in Kampala
(2013-08-12)Access to drinking water in urban informal settlements of developing countries still remains a challenge for the poor and depends on technology selected. This paper determines the score on criteria used for technology ... -
Herbaceous and Woody Plant Properties in Abandoned Kraal Areas in a Hardveld Botswana
(2011)Herbaceous and woody plant species in abandoned traditional kraals were investigated. To achieve the aim of this study, nutrient status of soil in addition to vegetation composition and communities from the kraal sites ... -
Influence of Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) on maize and soybean production
(PLOS ONE, 2019-04-09)Vitellaria paradoxa provides many benefits to farmers within the Shea belt. However, increased threats to it necessitate its conservation, and one common approach is the practice of agroforestry. A number of studies have ... -
Investigating water meter performance in developing countries: A case study of Kampala, Uganda
(2011)High levels of water losses in distribution systems are the main challenge that water utilities in developing countries currently face. The water meter is an essential tool for both the utility and the customers to measure ... -
Management structure as a factor of performance of Solid Waste Management projects in African municipalities: A case of Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Western Uganda
(Rwanda Journal of Engineering, Science, Technology and Environment, 2018)Solid waste production is growing exponentially, with stronger trends in developing countries. Uganda is facing rapid urbanization that offers not only new social and economic opportunities, but also more pronounced ... -
Mapping out the solid waste generation and collection models: The case of Kampala City
(2015-01-21)This paper presents a mapping of the waste collection systems in Kampala city, using geographical information system (GIS) ArcGIS mapping software. It discusses the existing models of waste collection to the final disposal ... -
Multi-criteria Decision Analysis: A Strategic Planning Tool for Water Loss Management
(2011-11)Water utilities particularly in the developing countries continue to operate with considerable inefficiencies in terms of water and revenue losses. With increasing water demand and scarcity, utilities require effective ... -
Population structure and regeneration status of prunus Africana (Hoof.f.) Kalkm. after selective and clear felling in Kibale National Park, Uganda.
(2014-12)Prunus Africana is aglobally threatened indigenous medicinal tree species, and food for many primates. Its population has declined in sub-Saharan Africa due to unsustainable harvest and poor protection. In this study, we ... -
Pore pressure development in hybrid fibre – reinforced high strength concrete at elevated temperatures
(2011-11)The present experimental work investigates the build – up of pore pressure at different depths of High Strength Concrete (HSC) and Hybrid-Fibre-Reinforced High Strength Concrete (HFRHSC) when exposed to different heating ... -
Prediction of fire spalling in fibre-reinforced high strength concrete
(2013)This paper presents results of a study which investigates spalling in small scale specimens of fibre-reinforced high strength concrete exposed to elevated temperatures. A relationship to predict relative maximum pressures ... -
Rapid water sample screening for estrogenic activity using live yeast cells
(2007)Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are substances that influence the endocrine system in living organisms. They include natural hormones, medicinal drugs, chemical compounds in industry, and pesticides in agriculture. ... -
Real-Time Molecular Monitoring of Chemical Environment in Obligate Anaerobes during Oxygen Adaptive Response
(California Digital Library, University of California, 2009-08-26)Determining the transient chemical properties of the intracellular environment can elucidate the paths through which a biological system adapts to changes in its environment, for example, the mechanisms which enable some ... -
Reverse Logistics Related to Waste Management with Emphasis on Developing Countries—A Review Paper
(2012-09-20)This paper provides an overview of the state of art of reverse logistics and current status of waste management problems with special emphasis on developing countries. Logistics activities have been practiced and played a ... -
Species Richness and Nutritive Values of Fodder and Their Relationship with Soil Characteristics in Ugandan Rangelands
(Science Publishing Group, 2018)A study was conducted to determine the species richness and nutritive values of fodder and their relationship with soil characteristics in the Ugandan rangelands. The aim of the study was to determine the current status ... -
To What Extent Have the Existing Land Tenure Systems Affected Urban Land Development?
(2015)In Uganda, urban areas develop in pockets compared to other countries with a uniform land tenure system. This research sought to investigate the extent to which the existing tenure systems affect urban land development. ... -
Tree communities of different aged logged areas in an Afrotropical rainforest
(2016-03-09)Predicting the recovery processes in tree communities after logging is critical when developing conservation strategies. We assessed the patterns in tree communities in logged and primary forests in Kibale National Park, ...
