Undergraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Assessment of Ma-a creek along Purok Kapundok : basis for diversion and design improvement
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Flooding has been a national concern in the Philippines, with high chances to occur during typhoons and may happen in the future due to rapid urban development. Flood risk reduction strategies can be enhanced by a diversion ... -
Use of human hair fiber as a reinforcement in a cement fiberboard
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Human hair is a waste that needs to be disposed of properly since this waste has an unlimited supply and will take time to decompose. Proper utilization and repurposing of this waste will make the environment cleaner by ... -
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) to augment fat clay soil using consolidation method
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-02)The production of plastic in the Philippines has reached the peak point where proper disposal and recycling are minimal, remarking the country as the third-largest contributor of plastic waste worldwide. In the Philippines, ... -
Designing a level III water facility for elevated Barangay Central, Manay, Davao Oriental
(College of Engineering Education, 2024-04)Water is indispensable for human survival and crucial for maintaining health and sustaining life in urban and rural areas. While urban regions have seen advancements in water supply technology ensuring continuous access ... -
Thermal insulating material for ceiling based on the synergy of natural corn husks and sap-containing absorbent pad fibers
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-03)Insulating materials or insulators are materials that lessen or stop the flow of heat through them. Corn husks (CH) were recognized as suitable thermal insulators because they showed outstanding potential for thermal ... -
Proposed design and analysis of a level III water distribution system with water treatment in Caraga, Davao Oriental
(College of Engineering Education, 2022-11)The residents of Brgy. Palmagil in Caraga, Davao Oriental, lacks a proper water distribution system that supplies enough potable water for their community. Their spring water source shall have to provide water to 4 sitios ... -
Luffa acutangula and Pithecellobium dulce in the production of composite cladding core panels using vinyl ester as coupling agent
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-03)Not all agricultural produce becomes useful in food consumption; most of these become wastes, which therefore causes direct economic loss to farmers. Natural fibers such as Luffa Acutangula (L.A.) and Pithecellobium Dulce ... -
Chitosan-coated electrospun waste polystyrene microfiber as mask filter
(College of Engineering Education, 2022-11)Waste expanded polystyrene is one of the significant contributors to global waste. Its disposal has been a problem due to its low density causing too much space take up in landfills. The utilization of waste-expanded ... -
Advertising expenditure and financial profitability of listed food and beverage companies in the Philippines
(College of Accounting Education, 2019-11)Most companies use advertising to inform and persuade members of a particular target market or audience about their products, services, organizations, or ideas. In so doing, management expects an increase in the financial ... -
Total quality management implementation and customer satisfaction on E-banking service among banks in Davao City
(College of Accounting Education, 2019-11)Customer satisfaction is the primary indicator of how successful the entity was in providing services to their constituents. The union of the internet and banking gave way to the advent of e-banking in the business sector. ... -
Snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata), cogon (Imperata cylindrica), and polypropylene fibers as hybrid woven geotextile impregnated with polystyrene based organic solution
(College of Engineering Education, 2024-02)The widespread use of synthetic materials in production, such as geotextile, has contributed to environmental concerns and waste management by utilizing the advantages of natural fibers, including their inherent biodegradability, ... -
Application of nonwoven polypropylene surgical mask as a composition of hybrid geotextile
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-03)The increased waste of surgical masks significantly impacts the environment, especially with the surging cases of COVID-19. This paper utilized the nonwoven polypropylene strips in a surgical mask to modify banana fibers ... -
Rotary freestanding ternary electrification layered triboelectric nanogenerator (Tel-Teng) for micro vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT)
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-02)The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) harvests ambient mechanical energy and converts it into electricity. TENGs can function through the triboelectrification mechanism. These contact electrifications will begin with a ... -
Antibacterial face mask filter utilizing ginger/PVA electrospun microfibers
(College of Engineering Education, 2022-12)The public has been taking preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, one of which is wearing a face mask. These face masks, however, have pores bigger than the virus itself. Thus, this study focused on ... -
Financial Management behavior of small and medium enterprises (SME's) in Davao City
(College of Business Administration Education, 2019-07)The purpose of the study is to determine the level of Financial Management Behavior of Small and Medium Enterprises in Davao City. Small and medium enterprises are businesses that maintain revenues, assets or a number of ... -
Theobroma cacao seed oil as corrosion inhibitor for steel saline and acidic environment
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-06)Corrosion is a significant cause of structural failure because it deteriorates steel and damages its physical and mechanical characteristics. Saline water and acid exposure of steel metals contribute to faster corrosion ... -
Level III design proposal for local potable water distribution facility in Poblacion, Nabunturan
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-07)Water is an essential fundamental element needed in living. The residents can use it in agriculture, infrastructure, and daily needs such as water consumption, food, hygiene, etc. Making water management a necessity to ... -
Waste wood ash and fly ash as partial cement replacement in producing concrete hollow blocks
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-08)Wood charcoal from roasted chicken branches produces wood ash that most people consider as waste. This paper used wood ash and fly ash to partially replace cement in producing concrete hollow block. It aims to investigate ... -
Petroleum ash as concrete compressive strength enhancer
(2023-01)The environment is adversely affected by a huge volume of petroleum waste. It's one of the most common wastes from oil refineries, transportation, and production. The use of petroleum waste converted to ash as a compressive ... -
An experimental study on utilizing bioenzymes from fermented orange peel (citrus reticulata) waste as replacement for stabilizers for soil in road pavements
(College of Engineering Education, 2023-09)Road transportation plays a pivotal role in every civilization and nation. Soft soil is a primary contributor to pavement failures due to its inability to maintain its original shape and develops stress along its physical ...
