Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Structural Integrity Assessment of Aging Infrastructure in Uganda

Orika Namugala, Makerere University, Kampala Sserunkuma Musoke, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Medical Research Council (MRC)/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Kabaree Kagere, Busitema University Mukasa Kizza, Uganda Christian University, Mukono
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18959203
Published: February 15, 2012

Abstract

Ugandan infrastructure, particularly bridges and buildings, is aging due to construction practices from decades ago. A combination of field inspections and finite element modelling (FEM) was employed. FEM models were calibrated using data from previous studies and validated against empirical observations. Field inspection results indicated that approximately 30% of structures have structural deficiencies, with bridges being more susceptible than buildings. The study suggests a need for targeted maintenance programmes to address identified deficiencies in the Ugandan infrastructure sector. A phased approach should be adopted, prioritising high-risk structures and incorporating FEM simulations into regular inspection protocols. The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Orika Namugala, Sserunkuma Musoke, Kabaree Kagere, Mukasa Kizza (2012). Structural Integrity Assessment of Aging Infrastructure in Uganda. African Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18959203

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Sub-SaharanFinite Element AnalysisDurabilityRetrofittingCorrosionMasonryPrestressed Concrete

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