Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023

  • Thermal Comfort in a Residential House in Kampala

    Simon Peter Wafula, Obed Kamulegeya, Andrew Kasumba Buyondo, Solomon Mutebi, Isaac Ogwang, Michael Mutambo, James Kateu

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023
    Pages: 1-14
    Received: 16 August 2022
    Accepted: 30 August 2022
    Published: 9 January 2023
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    Abstract: Global warming and climate change has been a challenge in the last decades. Buildings are major contributors to energy consumption. This is due to the rise in human comfort needs and services. The residential sector consumes a significant amount of energy worldwide. A NZEB strategy emphasizes closing the gap between energy demand and renewable ener... Show More
  • Analytical Study of High Speed Rail Bridge and Pile Foundation Subjected to Soil Structure Interaction Using Finite Element Software

    Manish Shah, Chaitanya Sanghvi, Harsh Mistry

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023
    Pages: 15-20
    Received: 25 May 2022
    Accepted: 14 June 2022
    Published: 9 January 2023
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    Abstract: High Speed Rail (HSR) was introduced in India in response to rising transport demand and reduced journey times. Pile foundation-supported piers are often used for elevated high-speed railways. The box-girder bridge and pile foundation embedded in multilayered soil have been analyzed for various critical conditions, viz. static condition, sudden bra... Show More
  • Evaluation of Site Management Practices for Building Projects Delivery Adopted by Indigenous Contractors in Lagos and Ondo States, Nigeria

    Arijeloye Bamidele Temitope, Oriyomi Joshua Oluwadunsin

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023
    Pages: 21-29
    Received: 22 August 2022
    Accepted: 8 September 2022
    Published: 9 January 2023
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    Abstract: The research focuses on the construction site management practices and the challenges that impede such practices in Ondo and Lagos states of Nigeria respectively with the view of minimizing waste and improve sustainability concept on public project delivery. The research survey targeted Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Builders and Civil Engineers a... Show More