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Ensemble Network Intrusion Detection Model Based on Classification & Clustering for Dynamic Environment
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2018-02)- Anomaly detection is a critical issue in Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDSs). Most anomaly based NIDSs employ supervised algorithms, whose performances highly depend on attack-free training data. However, this ... -
EFFECT OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO CHOICE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance (IAJEF), 2022-06-24)Investment is a fundamental financial decision that both businesses and the general public ought to be aware of. Nonetheless, it is imperative to reminisce that every decision has consequences. The effect of investment ... -
A Hybrid and Adaptive Non-Local Means Wavelet based MRI Denoising Method with Bilateral Filter Enhancement
(2017)Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of the most advanced and effective medical diagnosis methods ,however the raw image data is normally corrupted by random noise from the measurement process this reduces the accuracy and ... -
INVESTIGATION ON SELECTED AREAS DEVIATING FROM THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS-CHALLENGES TO THE THERMODYNAMICS’ SECOND LAW
(International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET), 2022-05)Challenges to Thermodynamics’ Second law In this paper we undertake an investigation of the studies of the areas that show challenges to the second law of thermodynamics. This investigation has identified two areas ... -
ESTIMATING WATER DEMAND DETERMINANTS AND FORECASTING WATER DEMAND FOR NZIOA CLUSTER SERVICES AREA
(International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2015-08)The accuracy of water demand projections depends on the availability of reliable population and water use data as well as an understanding of the distribution of different types of users within the community. The ... -
INFLUENCE OF INTEGRITY AND QUALIFICATION OF BUILDING INSPECTORS ON CONSTRUCTION OFSUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(iprjb, 2017-10)Purpose:The general objective was to analyzetheinfluence of integrity and qualification of building inspectors on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya.Methodology:The study utilized a descriptive ... -
INFLUENCE OF POOR REGULATION AND SUPERVISION MECHANISMS ON CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS IN KENYA
(IPRJB, 2017)Purpose: The general objective was to analyze the influence of poor regulation and supervision mechanisms on construction of substandard buildings in Kenya Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive research design. ... -
Application of stacking ensemble machine learning algorithm in predicting the cost of highway construction projects
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2022-08-03)Purpose – The purpose of this study to apply stacking ensemble machine learning algorithm for predicting the cost of highway construction projects. Design/methodology/approach – The proposed stacking ensemble model was ... -
EFFECTS OF STABILIZERS ON WATER ABSORPTION OF COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCKS MADE FROM MANGU SOIL
(International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Emerging Technologies, 2024-08)This work characterizes, classify and improve the physical properties of the natural material from Mangu with stabilizers to be qualified as good soil for the production of good earth blocks with low water absorption c ... -
Cumulative effect of Recycled Tyre Steel Fibre and crumb rubber on impact resistance of concrete
(European International Journal of Science and Technology, 2017)Structures such as Rigid pavement, water-retaining structures and industrial floors maybe subjected to various environmental and loading conditions. Concrete is very sensitive to strain rate loading; hence Concrete structures ... -
FACTORS CAUSING STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ALONG TIMBOROA TO MALABA ROAD IN KENYA
(International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 2016)Transportation infrastructure plays a vital role in the economic and social development of any country and this role cannot be underestimated. The impact of growth and prosperity achieved in the transportation sector extends ... -
Combined Effect of Recycled Tyre Steel Fibre and Crumb Rubber on Flexural Toughness of Concrete
(International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Engineering (IJISME), 2017)The disposal of scarp tyres has been environmental concern over the past few decades. Plain Concrete exhibits brittle behaviour which is undesirable property for a structural material resisting dynamic forces. Using used ... -
Bending Stress Response of Strap Beams
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017)A strap beam is designed to redistribute the weight of a column between two or more footings. The combination of the footings and the strap beams is known as strap footing. Strap footings are in practice are constructed ... -
Structural Characterisation of the Failed Manafwa Historic Bridge in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2016)A visual inspection was carried out on thetwo-spanManafwa River Bridge along Mbale - Tororo Road to assess the extent of damage caused by traffic to the bridge superstructure. The superstructure slab developed a hole between ... -
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTHS PREDICTION MODEL FOR BAGASSE ASH CONCRETE
(International Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences, 2016)This paper deals with development of regression models for prediction of compressive strength of bagasse ash (BA) concrete. The compressive strength of dry BA concrete was determined using two variables, namely, curing ... -
Performance of self-compacting concrete made with hydraulic lime as filler
(Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Technology, 2016-02)Concrete is a very popular artificial material on earth and it is one of the most used construction material in building technology. Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) is a highly workable concrete designed such that it is ... -
Rutting Failure on Pavement Layers along Timboroa to Eldoret Road Section in Kenya
(International Journal of Civil Engineering Research, 2016)The Timboroa to Eldoret Road (A104) in Kenya forms part of the Northern corridor which is lifeline for several countries in the greater East African region. Traffic studies along the Timboroa to Eldoret highway indicate ... -
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(International Journal of Recent Research in Civil and Mechanical Engineering (IJRRCME), 2016)Among several variables which influence the workability of fresh concrete is water/cement ratio (w/c), hence the need to investigate the latter’s effect on concrete blended with BA. Traditionally, w/c ratio probably is the ... -
Structural Performance of Limestone as An Aggregate for Lightweight Concrete
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2018-11)Concrete is composed essentially of cement, aggregates and water. In some cases an admixture is added, generally for the purpose of entraining air, but occasionally for special reasons such as modifying setting time or ... -
Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash on the Engineering Properties of Blended Sandcrete Blocks
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2017)This research investigates the effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SBA) on the engineering properties of sandcrete blocks produced with optimal amount of blended lateritic and marine sand. Sandcrete hollow blocks (450mm x ...
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