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Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Problems and Its Countermeasures: A Case Study in Nekemte City, Ethiopia Article

Alemgena, Hayu; Quezon, Emer Tucay; Kumela, Tarekegn (2-03-03)

The actual growth of urban economic activities and simple movements of peoples and goods measured through its primary transport system. The requirements of the pedestrian should be considered in the design of the ...
Morphometric Analysis and Watershed Prioritization in Relation to Soil Erosion of Dabus Watershed, Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia Thesis

Asrat, Ayana; Abdissa, Tolera; Gebi, Nasir (23-02-12)

Environmental deterioration is currently one of the most important challenges, culminating in the extinction of ecosystems and the loss of vital natural resources. Prioritization is a strategy of organizing the multiple ...
Enhancing Biogas Generation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Pre‑Treatment Strategies for Napier Grass in Anaerobic Digestion Article

Warade, Harshal; Mukwane, Sanskruti; Ansari, Khalid; et al. (Discover Materials, 2005-03)

Grass is being explored as a potential feedstock for biogas production since it consumes less water than other crops and may be grown on non-arable soils without displacing the food crops directly. The feedstock’s features, ...
Assessment of the performance of small construction enterprises in construction projects; a case study in jimma city, Ethiopia Thesis

Nuredin Mustefa; Bien Maunahan; Alemu Mosisa (2010-03)

A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. Cost, time and quality performance of the projects are used to measure the project success. Now a day construction projects specifically ...
Climate change impacts on the streamflow and simulated sediment flux to Gilgel Gibe 1 hydropower reservoir – Ethiopia Article

T.A.Demissie; F.Saathoff; Y.Sileshi, etal (2013-03)

This study examines the impact of climate change on streamflow and simulated sediment flux to the Gilgel Gibe 1 hydropower reservoir. The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model was used to assess the future changes ...
Engineering Properties of Expansive Clay Stabilized with Cement and Lime for Subgrade in Road Construction: A Case Study of Jimma Town. Thesis

Alemineh Sorsa; Yoseph Birru; Elmer C. Agon (2014-11)

Expansive soils are characterized by volume change in that these soils swell when wet and shrink when dry. Since moisture change in soils bring change in volume mass of the soils it brings severe movement of structures ...
Technical Feasibility of Water Bound Macadam for Unpaved Roads: A Case Study in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Thesis

Ziyad Mohammed; Esayas Alemayehu; Elmer C. Agon (2014-11)

It is a major challenge for developing country like Ethiopia to provide and maintain all roads of the country on a sustainable basis with the limited resources. For better utilization of limited resources, it requires ...
Assessment of risk management in road projects under ethiopian road authority, jimma district Thesis

Meazadingil Shewanketaw; Joselito R. Lacuarin; Mamuye Busier (2015-06)

Road construction sector is one of the key economic sectors and is the main force motivating Ethiopian national economy. However, it suffers from a number of problems that affect time, cost and quality performances. On ...
Assessment of Effectiveness of Dispute Review Expert Practice in Ethiopian Federal Road Projects Thesis

Alemu Mosisa; Wubishet Jekale; Tamene Adugna (2015-08)

A Dispute Review Expert (DRE) is an experienced industry professional jointly selected by the owner and contractor of a project and in most cases established at the beginning of a construction project. This research ...
Assessing the Assessment Procedures and Grading of Community Based Education/CBE Courses at Jimma University Article

Esayas Alemayehu; Tekle Ferede; Bekalu Ferede, etal (2015-08)

Students’ performance in CBE courses should be evaluated regularly and grades are awarded accordingly. However, assessment and grading procedures can serve their purpose only if they are of good quality. It follows that ...
Awareness, Readiness, Commitment and Perception about the Pedagogical Relevance of CBE in Jimma University Article

Kassahun Melesse; Tekle Ferede; Bekalu Ferede, etal (2015-08)

Jimma University has been practicing Community Based Education(CBE) for decades and is as such referred to as a National Pioneer in Community Based of Higher Education, the main objective of which is to achieve educational ...
An Investigation into the Practice of Community Based Education (CBE) Field Activities: Perceptions, Supervision and Challenges Article

Tekle Ferede; Esayas Alemayehu; Bekalu Ferede, etal (2015-08)

This survey examined the management of Community Based Education (CBE) field activities at Jimma University (JU). The study used both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were collected from students and ...
Study of Compressed Earth Blocks as an Alternative Wall Building Material Article

Efrem Wakjira (2015-08)

—This research reports on the investigation into the strength and durability in-terms of shrinkage of compressed earth blocks produced from natural site soil and modified or reconditioned soil types. The soils were ...
Assessment of quality control implementation on unpaved roads construction and maintenance of oromia roads authority Thesis

Rameta Gelalcha; Emer T. Quezon; Murad Mohamed (2015-10)

Attaining good quality in any construction projects such as unpaved roads constructions in particular have positive impacts to end users or society. Assessments of these impacts were undertaken in Oromia Regional State, ...
Cost and benefit analysis of rigid and flexible pavement: case study in chancho –derba-becho road project Thesis

Yonas Ketema; Emer T. Quezon; Getachew Kebede (2015-11)

Road construction projects have been implemented all over Ethiopia as part of the national development plans. Roads are one of the country’s basic infrastructural facilities where high amount of budget allocated during ...
Causes of Delays During Construction Phase on Road Projects Due to - Failures of Contractor, Consultant And Employer in Addis Ababa City Road Authority. Thesis

Yosef Amare; Emer T.Quezon; Mamuye Busier (2015-11)

Construction delay is considered one of the most recurring problems in the construction industry. For the purpose of this thesis delays have an adverse impact on project success in terms of time. The effects of construction ...
Comparative Study of Labor-Based and Machine-Based Method on Rural Road Construction and Maintenance in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia Thesis

Anwar Kassahun; Emer T. Quezon; Elmer C. Agon (2015-11)

The construction of physical infrastructure is contributory for poverty reduction in developing countries. Roads, as one of the main infrastructure components, have been given more attention in Ethiopia due to lack of ...
Assessment of Factors Affecting Labor Productivity in Road Construction Projects in Oromia Region Bale Zone Thesis

Melese Mengistu; Emer T. Quezon; Getachew Kebede (2015-11)

Construction labor costs account for 30-60% of the total cost of a project. Construction labor productivity is a critical for the profitability of construction projects (Madi, 2003). The study aims at identifying the ...
Performance evaluation of community Based small scale irrigation schemes at Estie woreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia Thesis

Wendmagegn Bantie; Kassa Tadele; Andualem Shegutie (2015-11)

This study was conducted with the general objective of the performance evaluation of community based small-Scale Irrigation schemes at Estie woreda. In addition to water application, agronomic and economic performance ...
Cost and benefit analysis of rigid and flexible pavement: case study in chancho –derba-becho road project Thesis

Yonas Ketema; Emer T. Quezon; Getachew Kebede (2015-11)

Road construction projects have been implemented all over Ethiopia as part of the national development plans. Roads are one of the country’s basic infrastructural facilities where high amount of budget allocated during ...

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