Edwin Kiprop
Edwin Kiprop
ATTACHMENT REPORT
DURATION: 3 MONTHS
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Declaration
Sign: Date:
Sign: Date:
Name:
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Plagiarism Declaration
i. I declare that i have read and understood Rift Valley Technical Training Institute Examination
rules and regulations
ii. I do understand that ignorance of these rules and regulations is not an excuse for violation of
the said rules
iv. I also understand that if I commit any act of academic dishonesty like plagiarism, my report can
be assigned a fail grade and face the prescribed consequences
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Dedication
I would like to dedicate this work to my supervisors, parents andKENHA Company for their mutual
support, may God bless you abundantly.
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Acknowledgement
I thank God for the vision and incredible energy throughout the work. Wish to sincerely thank my
supervisor and tutor ,Mr. Ng'ang’a and Mrs.Kotut for their valuable support on attachment placement
and report preparation .I also wish to thank RVTTI principal for offering practical opportunities outside
class, wish to thank my supervisor at the KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Eng. Mercy K. for the
guidance throughout my attachment period.
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Abstract
This report contains the details of my industrial attachment at KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY,
a description of all the activities undertaken during the attachment period, the lessons learnt, challenges
faced and recommendations while on attachment. It is mandatory for everyone to undertake an
attachment session as it provides one to apply the skills learnt at college. It is also an opportunity for
one to learn new skills.
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Table of Contents
Declaration .......................................................................................................................................... ii
Declaration by the Trainee............................................................................................................... ii
Declaration by the Supervisor ......................................................................................................... ii
Name: ..................................................................................................................................................... ii
Plagiarism Declaration ........................................................................................................................ iii
Dedication .......................................................................................................................................... iv
Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................................... v
Abstract .............................................................................................................................................. vi
List of Tables ......................................................................................................................................ix
List of Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................................ix
List of Diagrams .................................................................................................................................. x
CHAPTER ONE.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Scope and Limitation .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Limitation .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3.1 History ofKENHA Company .................................................................................................. 1
1.3.2 Administrative structure .......................................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Main Functions .................................................................................................................... 2
Mission, Vision, Mandate Core Values. ........................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER TWO................................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 Project Background .................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Period of Attachment ................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 General Objectives of Attachment............................................................................................ 4
2.3 Key Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER THREE ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Major Activities Involved .............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.0 Plants used and their functions .................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 Survey works ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 Culvert setting .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3 Dumping of gravel .................................................................................................................... 14
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3.1.4 Stone pitching ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.4 Hand compaction and drainage structures .................................................................................. 16
3.1.5 Mechanical stabilization ............................................................................................................ 16
3.1.6 Laying Asphalt concrete ............................................................................................................ 17
3.1.7 Challenges Faced ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.8 How to overcome the challenges ............................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER FOUR ............................................................................................................................. 19
4.0 Attachment Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Summary ..................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Conclusion................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 19
CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................................... 20
5.0 References ............................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Appendix ................................................................................................................................. 20
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List of Tables
• Classes of concrete
• Strength of cement
List of Abbreviations
FD Alternating Current
E Superelevation
F Friction
V Speed
Fdn Foundation
Ac asphalt concrete
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List of Diagrams
Construction plants Pavement layers Dumpy level precast ring culvert
Rammer
Kerbs, channels
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
This part contains the purpose of attachment, scope and limitations, history of the
company, administrative structure, main functions, mission, vision, core values and
servicecharter.
1.1 Purpose
This exercise is beneficial to students as it assists students in blending academic work with
1.3 Limitation
Attachment was only undertaken at the field project I was referred to though I got
familiarizedwith everything related to road and building construction.
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1.3.2 Administrative structure
Mission
To provide and manage quality,safe and adequate urban road network.
Vision
A world class urban road network for sustainable development.
Mandate
Management, development,,rehabilitation and maintenance of National Urban Trunk Roads
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CORE VALUES
professionalism
Teamwork
Intergrity
Commitment
Excellence
Equity
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CHAPTER TWO
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- Create good rapport with labourers
How to solve conflicts before it reaches out to the manager
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CHAPTER THREE
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Fig 1: Plants used and their functions
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How to transfer alignments to ground and marking of road centre lines.
Culverts are 1m wide for 600mm diameter while1.3m wide for 900mm diameter
The toe is excavated about 150mm for the bedof the culvert
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Dumping can be done as many trips to reach therequired level as per the design
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3.1.4 Hand compaction and drainage structures
Tools used for compaction were rammer and porker vibrator.
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3.1.6 Laying Asphalt concrete
Prime coat bituminous binder is applied to a non-bituminous granular base as a preliminary
treatment before application of bituminous surfacing
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Fig 7: Laying Asphalt concrete
Arrogant labourers
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CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Summary
Used some machines which were somehow outdated hencethis could lower quality of the
work the early the better, students should look for attachmentplaces in advance.
Deep theory understanding makes field work easier survey work should be of more emphasis as it
drives the workon the field.
Commitment of every work done on field.
4.2 Conclusion
Attachment broadens the mind of the students asthey are exposed to what is actually done
in real field of work as construction works are mostly affected by weather conditions one
should always get ready forany weather condition. Some soils are weak and cannot be
suitable for building roads hence they must be stabilized safety precautions to be put in
place to ensure no one is hurt
4.3 Recommendations
The attachment being of more importance to students ,it should therefore be taken more serious as it
helps in relating classwork with field work with field work I therefore recommend that; the institution
should give a mandatory period of attachment
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CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 References
Eng. Japheth .KENHA Company
5.1 Appendix
Students should be given opportunities to explore interests on their place of work and build their
careers Attachment strengthens industrial linkage between school andcompanies. The training has
been a success as I was able to apply theory to practicals Attachment has instilled me more
integrity punctuality, strict supervision and good managerial skills the attachment training should
be for every student because it instillsconfidence and knowledge on place of work
As a result my objectives were met and Wish to sincerely thank all those who aided
for its success.
Finally, I was able to grow interest on my career because I learned a lot from
class to field.
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