Solving Westergaard Half-Space Problems Using Potential Theory
Solving Westergaard Half-Space Problems Using Potential Theory

Charles Chinwuba Ike

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.141182.1486

Abstract
  The Westergaard half-space problem has been solved using the potential theory in this work. It is a classical theme in elasticity theory that seeks to find the displacements and stresses ...  Read More ...
Torsional Strength of Horizontally Curved Continuous Reinforced Concrete Box Girder Bridges
Torsional Strength of Horizontally Curved Continuous Reinforced Concrete Box Girder Bridges

Asala A. Dawood; Khattab S. Abdul-Razzaq; Wael S. Abdulsahib

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.142438.1533

Abstract
  The horizontally curved box girder bridges are considered important nowadays because of their low cost compared to the load capacity and torsion moments that they can carry. This study ...  Read More ...
Modifying the Strength of Soft Soils via Heating and Cement Grouting Method
Modifying the Strength of Soft Soils via Heating and Cement Grouting Method

Ali H. Shareef; Mohammed A. Al- Neami; Falah H. Rahil

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 10 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143018.1556

Abstract
  Soft clayey soils present geotechnical engineering challenges with significant stability and settlement. Various methods are employed to enhance the geotechnical properties of these ...  Read More ...
Effect of Structure Height on Seismic Response of Adjacent Structures Considering Soil-Structure Interaction
Effect of Structure Height on Seismic Response of Adjacent Structures Considering Soil-Structure Interaction

Mohammed A. Abdulaziz; Mohammed J. Hamood; Mohammed Y. Fattah

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 29 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143892.1614

Abstract
  Seismic activity has emerged as a mostly attractive issue for researchers and engineers, particularly in light of the recent occurrence of severe earthquakes worldwide, such as those ...  Read More ...
Manufacturing of Sustainable Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Using Response Surface Methods
Manufacturing of Sustainable Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Using Response Surface Methods

Abbas J. Mohammed; Maan S. Hassan; Hussein Al-Quraishi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 30 December 2023

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143595.1598

Abstract
  Quartz powder is used in ultra-high-performance concrete to improve granular packing, but repeated inhalation during manufacture can cause health issues. The mechanical properties of ...  Read More ...
The Impact of Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF) Process Parameters on the Microhardness of Stainless Steel SUS420 Bubble Cups
The Impact of Magnetic Abrasive Finishing (MAF) Process Parameters on the Microhardness of Stainless Steel SUS420 Bubble Cups

Athraa M. Salih Ahmed; Saad K. Shather

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.142890.1563

Abstract
  The optimal performance of bubble cups relies on achieving the appropriate surface quality, a common requirement in various industrial applications. The effectiveness of the Magnetic ...  Read More ...
Experimental and Multi-Optimization Investigation of Machining (X210) Alloy Steel Using Angled EDM Electrodes
Experimental and Multi-Optimization Investigation of Machining (X210) Alloy Steel Using Angled EDM Electrodes

Ahmed M. Abbas; Ali Abbar Khleif

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143826.1612

Abstract
  Electrical Discharging Machining (EDM) offers broad capabilities that allow it to be used in the manufacturing, automotive, and aviation industries, as well as practically all disciplines ...  Read More ...
Cold sintering process of hydroxyapatite derived from natural bone and co-precipitation method: a comparative study
Cold sintering process of hydroxyapatite derived from natural bone and co-precipitation method: a comparative study

Hawraa O. Abbas; Hanaa A. Smeig; Zuhair J. Abdul Ameer

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 07 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143947.1617

Abstract
  This study uses a novel sintering technique at very low temperatures (below 300°C) named the Cold Sintering Process to produce highly dense Hydroxyapatite (HA) samples. Nano hydroxyapatite ...  Read More ...
Life cycle economic comparison between rigid and flexible pavement: a case study for the construction of wajen- garin barkamawa-dugurawa road in kano state nigeria
Life cycle economic comparison between rigid and flexible pavement: a case study for the construction of wajen- garin barkamawa-dugurawa road in kano state nigeria

Rowland Adewumi; Wasiu Kayode Sulaiman; Adeniyi Shola

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 07 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.144541.1637

Abstract
  Flexible pavements may be strengthened and enhanced incrementally to meet traffic needs, making them preferable to cement concrete roadways. Due to the rise of poor-quality bituminous ...  Read More ...
Antibacterial improvement with multilayer of bio-composite coatings produced by electrophoretic deposition
Antibacterial improvement with multilayer of bio-composite coatings produced by electrophoretic deposition

Noor A AL-Ali; Makarim H. Abdulkareem; Iman A. Anoon

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 08 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143475.1588

Abstract
  In this study, multi-structured coatings of biocompatible and antibacterial materials on a 316L stainless steel (SS) implant have been electrophoretically deposited for orthopedic applications. ...  Read More ...
Strain capacity and flexural strength behavior of bendable concrete produced with different polymeric fibers
Strain capacity and flexural strength behavior of bendable concrete produced with different polymeric fibers

Ikram F. Ahmed Al-Mulla; Tareq al-Attar; Abbas Al-Ameeri; Ammar Al-Rihimy

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 09 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.142430.1531

Abstract
  The incorporation of fibers into engineered cementitious composite concrete imparts flexibility to the material. Therefore, using different types and contents of polymeric fibers would ...  Read More ...
Design and manufacturing of custom 3D printed bone implants
Design and manufacturing of custom 3D printed bone implants

Zaineb H. Neamah; Luma A. Al-Kindi; Ghassan Al-Kindi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 09 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143788.1609

Abstract
  In medical surgery, a customized implant is often required to meet surgical requirements, especially in cases with complicated or traumatic deformities. The emerging techniques of additive ...  Read More ...
Microwave dielectric properties of Zn1-xCuxWO4 (x= 0, 0.03)/Polymer Composites
Microwave dielectric properties of Zn1-xCuxWO4 (x= 0, 0.03)/Polymer Composites

Lamees S. Faeq; saad B. Farid; Fadhel A. Hashim

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 10 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.143514.1590

Abstract
  The rapid growth in wireless telecommunication systems has spurred a strong interest in lightweight, compact, and cost-effective materials. One promising solution for achieving these ...  Read More ...
Comparison of locally manufactured composite tile adhesive using waste material with imported tile adhesive
Comparison of locally manufactured composite tile adhesive using waste material with imported tile adhesive

Samer K. turki; Sarmad I. Ibrahim; Mohammed H.D. Al Maamorib

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 17 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.141789.1593

Abstract
  One of the most important construction activities worldwide is the construction using autoclaved aerated concrete units at the global level is increasing significantly and the use of ...  Read More ...
Drought forecasting model for future climate change effects in a regional catchment area in northern iraq
Drought forecasting model for future climate change effects in a regional catchment area in northern iraq

Nasser Kh. Muhaisen; Thair S. Khayyun; Mustafa M. Al-Mukhtar

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 20 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144458.1634

Abstract
  Climate change plays a crucial role in shaping the hydrological dynamics of rivers owing to its immediate implications on the driving meteorological parameters. Therefore, Understanding ...  Read More ...
Experimental and optimization study of powder metallurgy process parameters of magnesium base AZ31 alloy using taguchi method
Experimental and optimization study of powder metallurgy process parameters of magnesium base AZ31 alloy using taguchi method

Basma F. Sultan; Muna K. Abbass; Jawdat A. Yagoob; Yang Y. Guo

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 28 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.142510.1539

Abstract
  Powder metallurgy (PM) is a highly effective re-processing method mostly used for magnesium-base alloys, especially in high-performance Mg alloys. In the present work, the experimental ...  Read More ...
The influence of micro channel on the performance of low concentrator parabolic collector systems with phase change material
The influence of micro channel on the performance of low concentrator parabolic collector systems with phase change material

Jenan D. Hamdi; Jalal M. Jalil; Ahmed H. Reja

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 05 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144040.1619

Abstract
  Increasing global economic development leads to a continuous increase in energy demand, considering the limited conventional resources of energy as well as the impact on the environment ...  Read More ...
Performance of potato starch admixture on fresh and hardened behaviours of concrete at varied mix design ratios
Performance of potato starch admixture on fresh and hardened behaviours of concrete at varied mix design ratios

Chidobere David Nwa-David

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 12 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.145272.1654

Abstract
  The urgency to attenuate techno-economic and ecological threats constituted by chemical admixtures has necessitated the adoption of feasible natural admixtures. The chemical interaction ...  Read More ...
Evaluating the structural performance of waste PET-infused interlocking units versus traditional stone masonry
Evaluating the structural performance of waste PET-infused interlocking units versus traditional stone masonry

Omogbolade L. Adepitan; Ayotunde O. Fasina

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 14 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.145504.1656

Abstract
  This study focuses on PET waste reduction worldwide by looking at the application of these polymeric materials in the construction and building industries. An effective application ...  Read More ...
Effect of the material properties of the rotor-disc on the performance of eddy current braking systems
Effect of the material properties of the rotor-disc on the performance of eddy current braking systems

Ahmed M. Salman; Jamal A.-K. Mohammed; Farag M. Mohammed

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 16 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144221.1625

Abstract
  Failure of traditional brakes occurs due to raised temperatures and the formation of structural fractures caused by wear and strain. For resolving mechanical brake problems, consider ...  Read More ...
Evaluating Land Use Land Cover Classification Based on Machine Learning Algorithms
Evaluating Land Use Land Cover Classification Based on Machine Learning Algorithms

Basheer S. Jasim; Oday Z. Jasim; Amjed N. AL-Hameedawi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 18 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144585.1638

Abstract
  Image classification depends substantially on the remote sensing method to generate maps of land use and land cover. This study used machine learning algorithms for classifying land ...  Read More ...
Performance enhancement of PV panels by a channel shaped heat exchanger with an electromechanical control
Performance enhancement of PV panels by a channel shaped heat exchanger with an electromechanical control

Hussein A. Idan; Hatam K. Kadhom; Sahar R. Faraj

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 18 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.143283.1575

Abstract
  Photovoltaic panels are considered one of the important practical applications in converting solar energy into electrical energy, but they suffer from the effect of heat associated ...  Read More ...
Effect of the stochastic weibull parameters on the reliability of the dialysis machine
Effect of the stochastic weibull parameters on the reliability of the dialysis machine

Sofiene Fenina; Souheyl Jendoubi; Faker Bouchoucha

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 21 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.145834.1665

Abstract
  Dialysis machines operate in an uncertain environment with several sources of disturbances; therefore, it is necessary to take account of the uncertainties during all their life phases. ...  Read More ...
Effect of carbonization on the mechanical properties of mild steel utilizing oak charcoal as a carbon source
Effect of carbonization on the mechanical properties of mild steel utilizing oak charcoal as a carbon source

Omer S. Mahmood

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 29 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2024.144383.1630

Abstract
  Carburizing is a process that improves the mechanical properties of low-carbon steel, particularly its surface hardness. Introducing carbon into the steel's surface enhances the creation ...  Read More ...
Realization of an all-optical d and t flip flops with nano-structure using hybrid plasmonic waveguides
Realization of an all-optical d and t flip flops with nano-structure using hybrid plasmonic waveguides

Saif H. Abdulwahid; Ahmed G. Wadday; Sinan M. Abdul Sattar

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 16 March 2024

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2023.142434.1532

Abstract
  Surface waves are electromagnetic waves propagating along the interface between a metal and an insulator. Surface waves break the diffraction limits and enable light to propagate in ...  Read More ...