• FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FINE AGGREGATES BY RECYCLED PLASTIC WASTES IN CONCRETE 

  BYAMUNGU, Alain (Kigali Independent University ULK, 2024)

  Concrete is the most extensively used construction material in the world and is the second only to water as the most heavily consumed substance, with about six billion tons produced every year. It has emerged as the ...
• MANUFACTURING OF WASH BASIN MADE IN LAMINATED PLYWOOD 

  SHUMBUSHO, Fabien (Kigali Independent University ULK, 2024)

  This project investigates the feasibility and practicality of manufacturing wash basins using laminated plywood as the primary material. The motivation behind this research stems from the increasing demand for sustainable ...
• DESIGN OF 2KM FLEXIBLE ROAD PAYMENT IN MWIRI SECTOR 

  NIYONZIMA, Sylivestre (Kigali Independent University ULK, 2024)

  The main goal of flexible road pavement is to lower the subgrade's stress to a point where it isn't affected by traffic, preventing the subgrade from deforming. A thorough final year project report covering a 2 km section ...
• ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON FOREST DEGRADATION IN RWANDA CASE OF GISHWATI FOREST (1990-2020) 

  NSANZUMUKIZA, Benjamin (Kigali Independent University ULK, 2024)

  Globally, human activities incurred from population growth have had great impacts on environment especially forest cover where deforestation have been so prevalent over last many years. This study aimed at analyzing the ...
• ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF BUILDING APARTMENT CASE OF GASABO GISOZI SECTOR 

  Biragi Matthieu, BIREKE Bya (Kigali Independent University ULK, 2024)

  This project, titled “Structural and Architectural Design of a G+3 Residential Apartment in Gisozi, Rwanda,” was undertaken as part of the requirements for obtaining an Advanced Diploma at ULK Polytechnic Institute. The ...
• STUDY ON THE USE OF LATERITE AS A REPLACEMENT FOR SAND IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 

  MUVUNYI, Dan (ULK, 2024)

  The construction industry heavily relies on sand as a fundamental ingredient in materials like concrete and mortar. However, the increasing demand for sand has raised environmental concerns due to unsustainable extraction ...
• An investigation of modern day slavery on construction sites in Rwanda 

  TURAMBANE, Patrick (ULK, 2024)

  The construction industry is one of the easiest sectors prone to concealing acts of modern-day slavery. Workers are most often exposed to modern-day slavery on construction sites. The study aims to bring to attention and ...
• Comparative study of Giciye Kayumbu and Rusine sand to the compressive strength of concrete Case of Kigali Gasabo Rwanda 

  NDIKUMANA, Gerard (ULK, 2024)

  The use of high-quality sand is crucial for maintaining the compressive strength of composite structures, which is essential for the stability of buildings and infrastructure. Poor-quality sand, characterized by excessive ...
• Structural design of a G+3 student apartment building Case of Gasabo, Gisozi Sector 

  MANA, OBIGABA Jonathan (ULK, 2024)

  With the arrival of international students, the architectural and structural design of student apartments in regions like Gisozi presents several challenges. It is essential to develop infrastructures that meet modern ...
• Detailed study on Sub grade stabilization by the use of steel slag 

  TUYIZERE, Thierry (ULK, 2024)

  The goal of this project was to use steel slag in construction projects to stabilize expansive soil for a building which is going to be constructed in Kimihurura Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali City. Different particular ...
• Design of reinforced concrete water storage tank Case of Nyanza District Busasamana Sector 

  IRADUKUNDA, Frank (ULK, 2024)

  The final year project titled “Design of Reinforced Concrete Water Storage Tank” addresses the pressing water shortage issue in Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District. This region currently suffers from inadequate and poorly ...
• Structural design of modern market with three storey's Case of Ndera Sector Gasabo District 

  MPAMBARA, Antoine (ULK, 2024)

  This dissertation is a detailed study entitled "Architectural and Structural Design of Three-Storey Modern Market Building: Case Study of Gasabo District." The object in question is a three-storey modern market ...
• Structural and architerctural design of head offices, apartment and hotel G+7 Case of KIST Camp Kigali 

  KABAGAYA, Wany (ULK, 2024)

  The Structural and Architectural design G+7 buildings which include hotels, apartments, and head offices are the subject of this initiative. The goal is to reduce the building's negative environmental effects while ...
• Structure design of G+3 commercial building in Nyabugogo Station Kigali Nyarugenge District 

  RUKERATABARO, Carmel Carmel (ULK, 2024)

  This dissertation presents a detailed study titled "Architectural and Structural Design of a G+3 commercial Building: Case Study of nyarungenge district" The study focuses on a G+3 commercial building at nyabugogo station ...
• Analysis and improvement of physical and mechanical properties of burnt day bricks used in Rwanda 

  Dieudonne, MUNYENTWALI (ULK, 2024)

  In Rwanda, the construction industry faces a shortage of quality building materials, particularly local clay bricks, due to negligence and poor mixing methods in manufacturing process. this leads to delays and added cost ...
• Design of above-ground equalization water tanks for Mwogo Sector Kagasa cell Case of Mwogo Sector Bugesera District 

  GAKWAYA, Emmanuel (ULK, 2024)

  Water is important for human beings; it is used for personal hygiene, drinking, food cooking, toilet-flushing and other domestic activities. In Mwogo sector-Kagasa cell there is a problem of lack of water which causes ...
• Effects of timely delivery of construction project on economic development of Rwanda Case of Gasabo District 

  TUYIZERE, Elyse (ULK, 2024)

  The presented work entitled “Effects of timely delivery of construction project on economic development of Rwanda”. This project carries out the identification of the factors influencing the timely delivery of construction ...
• Assessment of the impact of size of aggregates on compressive strength of concrete 

  IRAGUHA, Badrou (ULK, 2024)

  The aim of this project “Assessment of the impact of size of aggregates on the compressive strength of concrete” was to carry out all tests needed because there are many problems of collapsing structures due to low ...
• Geotechincal and foundation of structural investigation of a three storied commercial building located in Kicukiro District to support a new floor 

  NSHIMIYE, Parfait (ULK, 2024)

  This study focuses on the geotechnical investigation and foundation design for a proposed multi- story commercial building in Kicukiro-Kanombe, Kigali, Rwanda. With rapid urbanization and rising land costs, there is ...
• Impact of land use an land cover change on agriculture in Rwanda Case of Ntarama Sector in Bugesera District (2013-2024) 

  NZAMUKOSHA, Emelyne (ULK, 2024)

  The peri-urban expansion processes put pressure on farmers, making agriculture activities harder through reduced agricultural land. The general objective of this study was to examine the impact 6 of land use and ...

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