Consistency Characteristics of Dispersive Clays
Consistency Characteristics of Dispersive Clays

Roaa H. Ismael; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Mohammad F. Aswad

Volume 39, Issue 12 , December 2021, , Page 1753-1759

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i12.1650

Abstract
  Dispersive soils are characterized by three features: (1) unstable structure, (2) they are readily flocculate in water, and (3) very erodible. The use of dispersed clay soils in hydraulic ...  Read More ...
Dynamic Behavior of Pavement Layers on Sand Subgrade
Dynamic Behavior of Pavement Layers on Sand Subgrade

Mariam M. Hussein; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Miami M. Hilal

Volume 39, Issue 12 , December 2021, , Page 1760-1770

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i12.1770

Abstract
  Reinforcement interlayer reduces the development of cracks in the asphalt overlay by absorbing the stresses induced by heavy traffic or underlying cracking in the early-constructed ...  Read More ...
The Role of Granular Cushion in Load Sharing of Unconnected Piled Rafts in Clayey Soils
The Role of Granular Cushion in Load Sharing of Unconnected Piled Rafts in Clayey Soils

Karam R. Khalifa; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Nahla M. Salim

Volume 39, Issue 12 , December 2021, , Page 1789-1796

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i12.2076

Abstract
  Over the past few decades,  interest has grown about the role of the piled raft structure in soils. A structural fill cushion separates the piles from the raft in the form of an ...  Read More ...
Improvement of Soft Clayey Soil by Bio-polymer
Improvement of Soft Clayey Soil by Bio-polymer

Teba A. Abd; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Mohammed F. Aswad

Volume 39, Issue 8 , August 2021, , Page 1301-1306

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i8.2053

Abstract
  This examination explains the utilization of bio-polymer powder for clayey soil enhancement. The article concentrates around examining the strength attitude of the clayey soils built ...  Read More ...
Effect of Pile's Number on the Behavior of Piled Raft Foundation
Effect of Pile's Number on the Behavior of Piled Raft Foundation

Dheyaa H. Hadi; Mohanned Q. Waheed; Mohammed Y. Fattah

Volume 39, Issue 7 , July 2021, , Page 1080-1091

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v39i7.1795

Abstract
  This paper introduces an experimental research on the behavior of the piled raft foundation (PRF) in sand of two states (loose and medium sand). A small model has been tested in a soil ...  Read More ...
Safety Assessment of Hadithah Dam Under Extreme Operations and Collapsible Foundation Challenges
Safety Assessment of Hadithah Dam Under Extreme Operations and Collapsible Foundation Challenges

Imad H. Obead; Hassan A. Omran; Mohammed Y. Fattah

Volume 38, 12A , December 2020, , Page 1771-1782

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i12A.611

Abstract
  The present study involves a coherence steps to re-analyze the scenario of presence of collapsible gypseous layers in the foundation of Hadithah dam under extreme operating conditions. ...  Read More ...
Cyclic Settlement of Footings of Different Shapes Resting on Clayey Soil
Cyclic Settlement of Footings of Different Shapes Resting on Clayey Soil

Aseel N. Najim; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Makki K. Al-Recaby

Volume 38, 3A , March 2020, , Page 465-477

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i3A.483

Abstract
  An experimental investigation is carried out to investigate the impact of the footing shape, when rested on clayey soil under cyclic loading condition. The model footings used in this ...  Read More ...