Proceedings from the International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology

Content: 
Preface, Page vii, J.A. Mwakali, G. Taban-Wani
International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology (AET 2006), Pages xvii-xviii
Water Quality Management in Rivers and Lakes, Pages 1-9, T.A. Fontaine, S.J. Kenner, D. Hoyer
Improvements incorporated in the new HDM-4 version 2, Pages 10-22, J.B. Odoki, E.E. Stannard, H.R. Kerali
Spatial and visual connotation of fences (a case of dar es Salaam — Tanzania), Pages 23-30, S. Kalugila
A building quality index for houses (BQIH), part 1: Development, Pages 31-39, Adam Goliger, Jeffrey Mahachi
A building quality index for houses, (BQIH) part 2: Pilot study, Pages 40-48, Jeffrey Mahachi
Use of wind-tunnel technology in enhancing human habitat in coastal cities of Southern Africa, Pages 49-58, Adam Goliger, Jeffrey Mahachi
Women participation in the construction industry, Pages 59-74, E. Elwidaa, B. Nawangwe
Studies on Ugandan volcanic ash and tuff, Pages 75-83, S.O. Ekolu, R.D. Hooton, M.D.A. Thomas
Comparative analysis of hollow clay blocks and solid reinforced concrete slabs, Pages 84-90, M. Kyakula, N. Behangana, B. Pariyo
Technology transfer to minimize concrete construction failures, Pages 91-98, S.O. Ekolu, Y. Ballim
Development of an integrated timber floor system, Pages 99-108, F. van Herwijnen, A.J.M. Jorissen
Considerations in vertical extension of reinforced concrete structures, Pages 109-116, M. Kyakula, S. Kapasa, E.A. Opus
Limited study on a change from private public to government one transport sytems, Pages 117-124, Bridget Ssamula
Influence of truck load channelisation on moisture damage in bituminous mixtures, Pages 125-134, U. Bagampadde, B.M. Kiggundu
The effect of merowe dam on the travel time of flood wave from atbara to dongola, Pages 135-142, Sohair Saad Zaghloul, Mohamed El-Moattassem
Building material aspects in earthquake resistant construcftion in western Uganda, Pages 143-157, A.K. Kahuma, B.M. Kiggundu, J.A. Mwakali, G. Taban-Wani
Biosensor to detect heavy metals in waste water, Pages 159-166, J.N. Ntihuga
Integrated environmental education and sustainable development, Pages 167-175, Thomas.M. Matiasi
Mapping water supply coverage: A case study from Lake Kiyanja, masindi district, Uganda, Pages 176-184, A. Quin
Phosphorus sorption behaviours and properties of Mbeya-Pumice, Pages 185-194, A.S. Mahenge, T.S.A. Mbwette, K.N. Njau,
Preliminary investigation of Lake Victoria groundwater situation from advanced very high resolution radiometer data, Pages 195-202, B. Mangeni, G. Ngirane-Katashaya
Comparison of test results from a compacted fill, Pages 203-210, M.N. Twesigyeomwe
Dealing with spatial variability under limited hydrogeological data. case study: Hydrological parameter estimation in mpigi-wakiso, Pages 211-220, M. Kigobe, M. Kizza
Towards appropriate performance indicators for the Uganda construction industry, Pages 221-229, D. Tindiwensi, J.A. Mwakali, P.D. Rwelamila
Developing an input-output cluster map for the construction industry in Uganda, Pages 230-237, G. Mwesige, D. Tindiwensi
Regional flood frequency analysis for northern Uganda using the L-moment approach, Pages 238-250, M. Kizza, H.K. Ntale, A.I. Rugumayo, M. Kigobe
Qualitative analysis of major swamps for rice cultivation in akwa-ibom, nigeria, Pages 251-259, C.O. Akinbile, A.S. Oyerinde
Efficiency of craftsmen on building sites — studies in Uganda, Pages 260-267, H. Alinaitwe, J.A. Mwakali, B. Hansson
Building firm innovation enablers and barriers affecting productivity, Pages 268-276, H. Alinaitwe, K. Widen, J.A. Mwakali, B. Hansson
Factors affecting productivity of building craftsmen — a case of Uganda, Pages 277-284, H. Alinaitwe, J.A. Mwakali, B. Hansson
A review of causes and remedies of construction related accidents: The Uganda experience, Pages 285-299, J.A. Mwakali
The rationale for use of decision support systems for water resources management in Uganda, Pages 300-308, G. Ngirane-Katashaya, F. Kizito
The need for earthquake loss estimation to enhance public awareness of exposure risk and stimulate mitigating actions: A case study of kampala civic center, Pages 309-314, P.B. Mujugumbya, K.C. Akampuriira, J.A. Mwakali
Particle dynamics research initiatives at the federal university of technology, akure, nigeria, Pages 315-320, B.A. Adewumi, A.S. Ogunlowo, O.C. Ademosun
Material classification in cross flow systems, Pages 321-325, B.A. Adewumi, A.S. Ogunlowo, O.C. Ademosun
Application of solar-operated liquid desiccant evaporative cooling system for banana ripening and cold storage, Pages 326-338, S.A. Abdalla, Kamal Nasr Eldin Abdalla, M.M. El-awad, E.M. Eljack
Fractionation of crude pyrethrum extract using supercritical carbon dioxide, Pages 339-346, H. Kiriamiti, S. Sarmat, C. Nzila
Motor vehicle emission control via fuel ionization: “Fuelmax” experience, Pages 347-353, G.R. John, L. Wilson, E. Kasembe
Modelling bagasse electricity generation: An application to the sugar industry in zimbabwe, Pages 354-367, Charles Mbohwa
Prospects of high temperature air/steam gasification of biomass technology, Pages 368-374, G.R. John, C.F. Mhilu, I.S.N. Mkilaha, M. Mkumbwa, W. Lugano, O. Mwaikondela
Developing indigenous machinery for cassava processing and fruit juice production in nigeria, Pages 375-384, L.A.S. Agbetoye, O.C. Ademosun, A.S. Ogunlowo, O.J. Olukunle, O.P. Fapetu, A. Adesina
Feasibility of conserving energy through education: The case of Uganda as a developing country, Pages 385-394, A. Sendegeya, E. Lugujjo, I.P. Da Silva, M. Amelin
Plastic solar cells: An affordable electricity generation technology, Pages 395-403, Z. Chiguvare
Iron loss optimisation in three phase ac induction squirrel cage motors by use of fuzzy logic, Pages 404-420, B.B. Saanane, A.H. Nzali, D.J. Chambega
Propagation of lightning induced voltages on low voltages lines: Case study tanzania, Pages 421-428, R. Clemence, M.J. Manyahi
A controller for a wind driven micro-power electric generator, Pages 429-436, Sayyid Ahmed Ali, Vasant Dhamadhikar, Elijah Mwangi
Reinforcement of electricity distribution network on Praslin Island, Pages 437-453, Suresh Vishwakarma
Electroporcelains from raw materials in Uganda: A review, Pages 454-464, P.W. Olupot, S. Jonsson, J.K. Byaruhanga
A novel combined heat and power (CHP) cycle based on gasification of bagasse, Pages 465-472, M.A.E. Okure, W.B. Musinguzi, B.M. Nabacwa, G. Babangira, N.J. Arineitwe, R. Okou
Energy conservation and efficiency use of biomas using the E.E.S. stove, Pages 473-480, E.H. Kalyesubula
Field-based assessment of biogas, technology: The case of Uganda, Pages 481-487, B. Nabuuma, M.A.E. Okure
Modelling the development of advanced manufacturing technologies (amt) in developing countries, Pages 488-494, M.A.E. Okure, N. Mukasa, Björn Otto Elvenes
Spatial mapping of riparian vegetation using airborne remote sensing in a gis environment. case study: Middle rio grande river, new mexico, Pages 495-503, F. Farag, O. Akasheh, C. Neale
2-d Hydrodynamic Model for Predicting Eddy Fields, Pages 504-513, A.M. El-Belasy, M.B. Saad, Y.I. Hafez
Sustainability implications of ubiquitous computing environment, Pages 514-521, Manish Shrivastava, Donart A Ngarambe
A mathematical improvement of the self-organizing map algorithm, Pages 522-531, Tonny J. Oyana, Luke E.K. Achenie, Ernesto Cuadros-Vargas, Patrick A. Rivers, Kara E. Scott
Bridging the digital divide in rural community: A case study of ekwuoma tomatoes producers in southern nigeria, Pages 533-537, S.C. Chiemeke, S.S. Daodu
Strategies for implementing hybrid e-learning in rural secondary school in Uganda, Pages 538-545, P.O. Lating, S.B. Kucel, L. Trojer
Design and development of interactive multimedia CD-ROMs for rural secondary schools in Uganda, Pages 546-553, P.O. Lating, S.B. Kucel, L. Trojer
On the links between the potential energy due to a unit-point charge, the generating function and rodrigue\'s formula for legendre\'s polynomials, Pages 554-561, Sandy S. Tickodri-Togboa
Virtual schools using locolms to enhance learning in the least developed countries, Pages 562-571, Ngarambe Donart, Ntayombya Phocus, Shrivastava Manish
Scheduling a Production Plant Using Constraint Directed Search, Pages 572-579, D. Kibira, B. Kariko-Buhwezi, P.I. Musasizi
A negotiation model for large scale multi- agent systems, Pages 580-593, T. Wanyama, G.T. Wani
Digital Filter Design Using an Adaptive Modelling Approach, Pages 594-602, Elijah Mwangi
Augmented reality enhances the 4-way video conferencing in cell phones, Pages 603-611, P.M. Rubesh Anand
Design of surface wave filters resonator with cmos low noise amplifier, Pages 612-620, Et. Ntagwirumugara, T. Gryba, J.E. Lefebvre
The fading channel problem and its impact on wireless communication systems in Uganda, Pages 621-634, L.L. Kaluuba, G. Taban-Wani, D. Waigumbulizi
Solar powered wi-fi with wimax enables third world phones, Pages 635-646, K.R. Santhi, G. Senthil Kumaran
ICT for earthquake hazard monitoring and early warning, Pages 647-654, A. Manyele, K. Aliila, M.D. Kabadi, S. Mwalembe
New building services systems in kampala\'s built heritage: Complementary or conflicting integrals?, Pages 655-670, A.K. Birabi
Fuzzy Sets and Structural Engineering, Pages 671-679, Kala Zdenék, Omishore Abayomi
A pre-cast concrete technology for affordable housing in kenya, Pages 680-695, S.M. Shitote, T. Nyomboi, A. Muumbo, R.S. Wanjala, E.L. Khadambi, J. Orowe,, F. Sakwa,, A. Apollo,
Environmental (hazardous chemical) risk assessment- era in the European Union, Pages 696-709, Musenze Ronald S, Michiel Vandegehuchte
The impact of a potential dam break on the hydro electric power generation: Case of owen falls dam break simulation, Uganda, Pages 710-721, Michael Kizza, Seith Mugume
Lead levels in the sosiani, Pages 722-729, O.K. Chibole
Developing a web portal for the Ugandan construction industry, Pages 730-738, Richard Irumba
Low flow analysis in lake Kyoga basin- eastern Uganda, Pages 739-755, A.I. Rugumayo, J. Ojeo
Suitability of agricultural residues as feedstock for fixed bed gasifiers, Pages 756-763, M. Okure, J.A. Ndemere, S.B. Kucel, B.O. Kjellstrom
Numerical methods in simulation of industrial processes, Pages 764-795, Roland W. Lewis, Eligiusz W. Postek, David T. Gethin, Xin-She Yang, William K.S. Pao, Lin Chao
Mobile agent system for computer network management, Pages 796-808, O.C. Akinyokun, A.A. Imianvan
GIS modelling for solid waste disposal site selection, Pages 809-812, L. Aribo, J. Looijen
An analysis of factors affecting the projection of an ellipsoid (spheroid) onto a plane, Pages 813-819, M.W. Mukiibi-Katende
Solar battery charging stations for rural electrification: The case of uzi island in zanzibar, Pages 820-831, J. Kihedu, C.Z.M. Kimambo
Surface Rainfall estimate of lake victoria from islands stations data, Pages 832-839, Bennie Mangeni, Gaddi Ngirane-Katashaya
- Author index, Pages 841-842
- Keyword index, Pages 843-847