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 ...
The Influence of Recycled Crushing Strength of RC Beams under Repeated Loading
The Influence of Recycled Crushing Strength of RC Beams under Repeated Loading

Mohammed A.E. Al Hamdani; Marawan M. Hamid; Nada M. Al Hussiny

Volume 37, 1C , April 2019, , Page 93-100

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.1C.15

Abstract
  This paper describes a study of the effect of crashed (recycle) concrete on reinforced concrete beams. Three-dimensionally nonlinear finite elements analysis has been used conducted ...  Read More ...
Behavior of Khassa Chai Earth Dam under Earthquake Excitation
Behavior of Khassa Chai Earth Dam under Earthquake Excitation

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Haider H. Alwash; Sarah. A. Hadi

Volume 34, 15A , December 2016, , Page 2784-2795

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.15A.1

Abstract
  An earth dam is built of suitable available soils obtained from borrow areas or required excavation which are then distributed and compacted in layers using mechanical means. Earth ...  Read More ...
Finite Element Simulation of Machine Foundation Resting on Soil
Finite Element Simulation of Machine Foundation Resting on Soil

Ekram K. Husain; Qais A. Majeed; Mohammed J. Hamood

Volume 33, 5A , June 2015, , Page 1272-1283

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.33.5A.20

Abstract
  The paper deals with behavior of machine foundation on elastic foundation. The finite elements approach through ANSYS (version 11) computer software is used for simulation of the dynamic ...  Read More ...
Numerical Analysis of Machine Foundation Resting Saturated Sandy Soil
Numerical Analysis of Machine Foundation Resting Saturated Sandy Soil

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Nahla M. Salim; Wourood T. Al-Shammary

Volume 32, Issue 10 , October 2014, , Page 2429-2453

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.10A.9

Abstract
  The behavior of machine foundation on saturated porous medium can be considered as a complicated geotechnical problem due to nature of dynamic loads and plasticity of soil which make ...  Read More ...
Stress Analysis Around Tunnels During Construction Stages Using Finite Elements Method
Stress Analysis Around Tunnels During Construction Stages Using Finite Elements Method

Kais T. Shlash; Nahla M. Salim; Zainab H. Shaker

Volume 32, Issue 6 , July 2014, , Page 1562-1579

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.6A.17

Abstract
  In this study, the stresses around a tunnel during construction stages are discussed. For this purpose, the finite element method (FEM) was adopted as an effective approach to analyze ...  Read More ...
Behavior of Plate on Elastic Foundation under Impact Load
Behavior of Plate on Elastic Foundation under Impact Load

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Mohammed J. Hamood; Sura A. Abbas

Volume 32, Issue 4 , May 2014, , Page 1007-1027

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.4A.15

Abstract
  In this study, nonlinear three-dimensional finite element analysis has been used to conduct a numerical investigation of the effect of applied impact load on the foundation based on ...  Read More ...
Finite Element Analysis of Machine Foundation Resting on End Bearing Piles
Finite Element Analysis of Machine Foundation Resting on End Bearing Piles

Ibtihal A. M. Al-Nakdy; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Mohammed J. Hamood

Volume 32, 1A , January 2014, , Page 132-153

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.1A.11

Abstract
  Dynamic effects of the machines play a major role in sizing of the foundation where conditions, like resonance is avoided by varying the stiffness and the mass of the structure which ...  Read More ...
Simulation of Behavior of Plate on Elastic Foundation under Impact Load by the Finite Element Method
Simulation of Behavior of Plate on Elastic Foundation under Impact Load by the Finite Element Method

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Mohammed J. Hamood; Sura Amoori Abbas

Volume 31, Issue 19 , November 2013, , Page 44-58

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.31.19A.4

Abstract
  Transient response and vibrations of an elastic plate resting on sandy soil are presented. Plates are commonly used structural elements and are subjected to wide variety of static and ...  Read More ...
Experimental Investigation of Composite Steel-Concrete Arches
Experimental Investigation of Composite Steel-Concrete Arches

Husain M. Husain; Hisham M. Al-Hassani; Ahmed Y. A. Zainul-Abideen

Volume 31, Issue 13 , August 2013, , Page 2393-2414

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.31.13A.1

Abstract
  This research is concerned with behavior of composite steel-concrete arches under static load. For this purpose, eight models of composite steel-concrete arches are fabricated as test ...  Read More ...
Simulation of Deep Excavation in Sand by Finite Element Using Hardening Soil Model (HSM)
Simulation of Deep Excavation in Sand by Finite Element Using Hardening Soil Model (HSM)

Zuhair Abd Hacheem

Volume 29, Issue 15 , November 2011, , Page 3079-3096

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.29.15.4

Abstract
  Deep excavation is very important problem in geotechnical engineering and use in construction of tunnel and underground structure. This paper study the deep excavation using Plaxis ...  Read More ...
Dynamic Analysis of Foundations on Saturated Clay Using an Energy Absorbing Layer
Dynamic Analysis of Foundations on Saturated Clay Using an Energy Absorbing Layer

Saad F. A. Al-Wakel; Mohammed Y. Fattah; Hussein H. Karim

Volume 29, Issue 11 , August 2011, , Page 2189-2201

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.29.11.8

Abstract
  In this study, a method to model the semi-infinite extension (unbounded domain) of the saturated soil is developed. In this method, the unbounded domain is replaced by an absorbing ...  Read More ...
Investigation of the Behavior for Reinforced Concrete Beam Using Non-Linear Three-Dimensional Finite Elements Model
Investigation of the Behavior for Reinforced Concrete Beam Using Non-Linear Three-Dimensional Finite Elements Model

Israa Kh. AL-Shimmari; Nagham T.Hamad; Waleed A Waryosh

Volume 29, Issue 10 , July 2011, , Page 1870-1885

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.29.10.1

Abstract
  This study presents theoretical investigation that reinforced concrete and composite construction might be suitably combined to give a new structural material: composite reinforced ...  Read More ...
Development of Three - Layer Composite Steel - Concrete - Steel Beam Element with Applications
Development of Three - Layer Composite Steel - Concrete - Steel Beam Element with Applications

Jamal A. Farhan; Hussain M. Hussain

Volume 28, Issue 24 , December 2010, , Page 6970-6985

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.28.24.11

Abstract
  In this study, a general linear one-dimensional finite element beam model is developed for the analysis of the three layer composite steel- concrete- steel beams which are a special ...  Read More ...
Analysis of the Performance of Flexible Pavement under the Effect of Wheel and Thermal Loads
Analysis of the Performance of Flexible Pavement under the Effect of Wheel and Thermal Loads

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Shaymaa Abd El-Ghany; Ahmed S. Abdaljabbar

Volume 28, Issue 18 , September 2010, , Page 5782-5802

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.28.18.14

Abstract
  One of the major sources of distress in roads is the cracks that appear in flexible asphalt pavements. Combined wheel and thermal load induced cracking in the form of bottom-up and ...  Read More ...
Consolidation Characteristics of Unsaturated Soil
Consolidation Characteristics of Unsaturated Soil

Firas J. Kadhim; Mohammed Y. Fattah

Volume 27, Issue 10 , July 2009, , Page 2027-2046

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.27.10.10

Abstract
  The most common three-phase problem in porous media is the flow of air and water. This is for example found in the unsaturated zone, where water infiltrates through partly saturated ...  Read More ...
Dynamic Analysis of Al-Adhaim Zoned Earthdam
Dynamic Analysis of Al-Adhaim Zoned Earthdam

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Maha H. Nsaif

Volume 27, Issue 8 , June 2009, , Page 1582-1610

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.27.8.14

Abstract
  Among external forces, the dam is subjected to earthquakes which are naturally orartificially occurring and resulting in time-varying deflections, excess pore water pressureand liquefaction ...  Read More ...
Numerical Study of Forced Convection in Wavy and Diverged-Converged Ducts
Numerical Study of Forced Convection in Wavy and Diverged-Converged Ducts

Waheed S. Mohamad; Sattar J. Habeeb; Anmar M. Basheer

Volume 27, Issue 7 , May 2009, , Page 1385-1403

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.27.7.14

Abstract
  A three-dimensional study of developing fluid flow and heat transfer throughwavy and diverged-converged ducts were studied numerically for a Prandlt number 0.7and 5.85 and compared ...  Read More ...
Behaviour of Encased Floating Stone Columns
Behaviour of Encased Floating Stone Columns

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Qutaiba G. Majeed

Volume 27, Issue 7 , May 2009, , Page 1404-1421

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.27.7.15

Abstract
  In this paper, the finite element method is utilized as a tool for carrying out differentanalyses of stone column–soil systems under different conditions. A trial is made toimprove ...  Read More ...
Effect Of Soil Consistency On Flow Characteristics Of Acids Through Cohesive Soils
Effect Of Soil Consistency On Flow Characteristics Of Acids Through Cohesive Soils

Husam Hikmat Bakir; Falah Hassan Rahil; Mohammed Yousif Fattah; Mohammed Abullateef Al-Neami

Volume 26, Issue 10 , October 2008, , Page 1185-1200

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.26.10.4

Abstract
  The consistency of cohesive soil depends to a large extent on the structure of soil particleswhich may be arranged in two systems; dispersed or flocculated. The presence of salts oracids ...  Read More ...
Modelling The Behaviour Of Sand Under Strain-Controlled Loading BY The Finite Element Method
Modelling The Behaviour Of Sand Under Strain-Controlled Loading BY The Finite Element Method

Omar al-Farouk S. al-Damluji; Mohammed Yousif Fattah

Volume 26, Issue 2 , February 2008, , Page 202-227

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.26.2.9

Abstract
  Strain-controlled tests are conventional in soil mechanics laboratories. It isintended in this paper to simulate both triaxial and simple shear teststheoretically by using the finite ...  Read More ...