Science Research

Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017

  • Energy Landscape of Rwanda and Institutional Framework

    Ituze Gemma, Mwongereza Jean d’Amour, Abimana Colette, Rwema Michel, Chisale Paul

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 16-22
    Received: Apr. 22, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 28, 2017
    Published: Jun. 21, 2017
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    Abstract: This paper reviews Rwanda’s energy landscape. It looked into potentials energy resources, installed capacities and available technologies. Rwanda is well-endowed with energy resources, such as solar, biomass, hydro, and methane gas and geothermal, though most of these resources remain untapped. Energy is considered the most powerful keys for a coun... Show More
  • Finite Element Analysis of FRP Strengthened Masonry Walls Subject to In-Plane Loading

    Samuel A. Babatunde

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 23-35
    Received: Feb. 28, 2017
    Accepted: May 04, 2017
    Published: Jul. 31, 2017
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    Abstract: Interest in the application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) for strengthening of masonry buildings has been growing steadily due to their ease of application and favorable structural at tributes. Some of these structural attributes include high ductility, stiffness, corrosion resistance and low weight. Studies have shown that FRP composites can i... Show More
  • Assessment on the Performance of a Rainwater Harvesting System

    Azzlia Mohd Unaini, Muhammad Rizal Razali, Thamer Ahmed Mohammed Ali, Aidi Hizami Alias, Ernaleza Mahsum

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 36-43
    Received: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Published: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: The rainwater harvesting system is an alternative way to meet domestic water demand. At the same time, it can also help in reducing run-off, especially in urban areas. In this study, a rainwater harvesting system, which located at the Faculty of Engineering, was taken as a case study. Indicators that measure the performance of the rainwater harvest... Show More
  • Study of Vertical Variation Regularity of Horizontal Soil Arching Height Along Pile Length

    Dengfeng Li, Xiewen Hu, Xiaoyan Zhao, Jingwu Zhang, Victor Maicolo Nhansumba

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, June 2017
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Published: Aug. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Stabilizing piles are now considered one of the most effective measures of enhancing the stability of landslides, the horizontal soil arching effect has an important influence on the force of the structure between piles. Until now, the variation of the soil arching height along pile length is not considered in practice, and the variation which can ... Show More