Comparison Between Deterministic and Stochastic Interpolation Methods for Predicting Ground Water Level in Baghdad
Comparison Between Deterministic and Stochastic Interpolation Methods for Predicting Ground Water Level in Baghdad

Muammar H. Ali; Aqeel Sh. Al-Adili; Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1222-1225

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.2

Abstract
  Surface interpolation techniques are usually used to create continuous data (i.e. raster data) from distributed set of point data over a geographical region. There are deterministic ...  Read More ...
Mechanical Properties Modeling and Optimization for Polymeric Matrix Hybrid Bio Composite for Scaffolds Application
Mechanical Properties Modeling and Optimization for Polymeric Matrix Hybrid Bio Composite for Scaffolds Application

Jenan S. Kashan; Marwan N. Arbilei

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1226-1235

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.3

Abstract
  TiO2 / Polypropylene composite considers very promising biomaterials in bone replacement and repair application, but mechanical properties still out of load bearing scaffolds application. ...  Read More ...
Investigation of The Effect of Loading Paths in the Tube Hydroforming Process
Investigation of The Effect of Loading Paths in the Tube Hydroforming Process

Adil. Sh. Jaber

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1236-1243

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.4

Abstract
  The control accurately of internal pressure, axial feeding and paths of loading which have important influences on the final tube quality. In this research an impact of loading path ...  Read More ...
Study of the Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites
Study of the Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites

Lamees S. Faiq

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1244-1248

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.5

Abstract
  The study results show the use of jute fibers to develop a low cost material for wall panels, roofs and other construction board. The study has been investigates the cement mechanical ...  Read More ...
Robust Multiple Model Adaptive Control for Dynamic Positioning of Quadrotor Helicopter System
Robust Multiple Model Adaptive Control for Dynamic Positioning of Quadrotor Helicopter System

Safanah M. Raafat; Zainab SH. Mahmoud

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1249-1259

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.6

Abstract
  The quadrotor control has been one of the benchmark control problems. It is considered as an under-actuated, multivariable and high nonlinear system due to its dynamics, having strong ...  Read More ...
Resistance of High-Volume Fly Ash Self-Compacting Concrete to Internal Sulfate Attack
Resistance of High-Volume Fly Ash Self-Compacting Concrete to Internal Sulfate Attack

Tareq S. Al-Attar; Ahmed A. Taha

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1260-1266

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.7

Abstract
  This paper investigates the durability of high-volume Fly ash self-compacting concrete, HVFASCC that exposed to internal sulfate attack. At the present work, HVFASCC was produced with ...  Read More ...
Experimental and Numerical Study of the Earing Defect During Square Deep Drawing Process
Experimental and Numerical Study of the Earing Defect During Square Deep Drawing Process

Kariem M. Younis; Adil. Sh. Jaber

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1267-1275

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.8

Abstract
  Deep drawing process is a very complex process which controls a lot of parameters and the associated defects. The aims of this research are to discuss the effect of parameters of the ...  Read More ...
Investigation Vibration Damping in the Hydraulic Systems by Using an Accumulator
Investigation Vibration Damping in the Hydraulic Systems by Using an Accumulator

Walaa M. Hashim; Huda A. Al-Salihi; Hisham A. Hoshi

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1267-1282

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.9

Abstract
  It is generally accepted that the vibration of fluid power systems considered to be one of the major problems that is normally occurred in the hydraulic system, which causes a noise ...  Read More ...
Some Mechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano Silica Particles and Glass Fibers
Some Mechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano Silica Particles and Glass Fibers

Sudad Younis; Jawad K. Oleiwi; Reem A. Mohammed

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1283-1289

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.10

Abstract
  This research studied the effect of nano silica particles on wear behavior test , ultimate tensile strength ,impact strength, fracture toughness and hardness shore D of specimens composite ...  Read More ...
A Simplified Recurrent Neural Network Trained by Gbest-Guided Gravitational Search Algorithm to Control Nonlinear Systems
A Simplified Recurrent Neural Network Trained by Gbest-Guided Gravitational Search Algorithm to Control Nonlinear Systems

Omar F. Lutfy; Ahmed L. Jassim

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1290-1301

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.11

Abstract
  This paper presents a feedback control strategy using a Simplified Recurrent Neural Network (SRNN) for nonlinear dynamical systems. As an enhancement for a previously reported modified ...  Read More ...
Formation Control of Mobile Robots Using Sliding Mode Control Based on Conditional Servocompensator
Formation Control of Mobile Robots Using Sliding Mode Control Based on Conditional Servocompensator

Laith Khames Majeed

Volume 36, 12A , December 2018, , Page 1302-1310

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.12A.12

Abstract
  In this paper, the problem of controlling a group of mobile robots is considered; each one operates with the nonlinear nonholonomic under actuated dynamics. A coordinated control scheme ...  Read More ...
Difference and Contradiction of Critique Methods to Produce Styles of Modulation in Architecture: (Architect Peter Eisenman as Example)
Difference and Contradiction of Critique Methods to Produce Styles of Modulation in Architecture: (Architect Peter Eisenman as Example)

Basim H. Al-Majidi; Baneen A. Al-Saadawi

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1122-1143

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.1

Abstract
  Rapid changes and developments have brought contemporary intellectual theories and different and diverse ties to highlight the different and multiple concepts contribute to the definition ...  Read More ...
Hiding 9 Gray Images In RGB Image and Using Filters For Noise Removing
Hiding 9 Gray Images In RGB Image and Using Filters For Noise Removing

Haraa R. Hatem

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1144-1147

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.2

Abstract
  This paper shows two major techniques, the first is steganography and the second is filters. Gaussian and median filters are used to enhance the quality of image and remove the noise. ...  Read More ...
Geomatics Techniques to Evaluate Bus Service Coverage A Case Study on Nasiriyah, Iraq
Geomatics Techniques to Evaluate Bus Service Coverage A Case Study on Nasiriyah, Iraq

Murtadha S. Satchet

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1148-1157

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.3

Abstract
  In this paper, geomatics techniques were used to collect, build, and analyze a geo-database of the bus transport network. Spatial identification of bus routes and bus stops using GPS ...  Read More ...
Effect of V-Shape Twisted Jaw Turbulators on Thermal Performance of Tube heat exchanger: An Experimental Study
Effect of V-Shape Twisted Jaw Turbulators on Thermal Performance of Tube heat exchanger: An Experimental Study

Akram H. Abed; Nassr F. Hussein; Abdulmunem R. Abdulmunem

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1158-1164

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.4

Abstract
  The main purpose of the present investigation is enhancing heat transfer rate in a tube heat exchanger by using V-shape twisted Jaws. The air is used as a working fluid and pumped through ...  Read More ...
New Accurate Wattmeter Based on Logarithmic Amplifiers
New Accurate Wattmeter Based on Logarithmic Amplifiers

Azzad B. Saeed

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1165-1170

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.5

Abstract
  Analog Computers can realize most of mathematical equations; these equations can be solved using difference, adder, logarithmic, anti-logarithmic, integrator, and differentiator amplifiers. ...  Read More ...
Applying Modern Optimization Techniques for Prediction Reaction Kinetics of Iraqi Heavy Naphtha Hydrodesulferization
Applying Modern Optimization Techniques for Prediction Reaction Kinetics of Iraqi Heavy Naphtha Hydrodesulferization

Zaidoon M. Shakor; Anfal H. Sadeiq

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1171-1175

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.6

Abstract
  In this study, a powerful modern optimization techniques such as Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Artificial neural network (ANN) were applied to estimate ...  Read More ...
Size Miniaturized Fractal Nested Circular Rings-Shaped Microstrip Antenna for Various Wireless Applications
Size Miniaturized Fractal Nested Circular Rings-Shaped Microstrip Antenna for Various Wireless Applications

Shereen A. Shandal; Mahmood F. Mosleh; Mohamed A. Kadim

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1176-1184

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.7

Abstract
  In this paper; a wideband fractal circular rings shaped microstrip antenna over partial rectangular ground plane is presented. Fractal geometry technique is used in order to take advantage ...  Read More ...
Physical Properties Study on Ti-C/Nano-Ceramics Composite
Physical Properties Study on Ti-C/Nano-Ceramics Composite

Ahmed M. Al-Ghaban; Niveen J. Abdulkader; Hadeel A. Al baiaty

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1185-1188

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.8

Abstract
  The effect of introducing Al2O3 and CuO nano particles on the physical properties of sintered Ti-C based materials has been studied. Titanium and carbon elemental powders have been ...  Read More ...
The Effect of Addition of CeO2 Nanoparticles on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Al-Mg Compact Samples
The Effect of Addition of CeO2 Nanoparticles on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-Al-Mg Compact Samples

Mahdi M. Hanoon; Akeel A. Al-Attar; Ali M. Resen

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1189-1195

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.9

Abstract
  In this research, Ti-15Al-5Mg alloy with different amount of CeO2 nanoparticles was prepared by powder metallurgy method, the powders of these materials were mixed together by ball ...  Read More ...
Corrosion Activity Laser Treated Aluminum-12% Silicon Alloy with Fe and Ti Powders at Two Different Energies
Corrosion Activity Laser Treated Aluminum-12% Silicon Alloy with Fe and Ti Powders at Two Different Energies

Mervit M. Hanoos

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1196-1200

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.10

Abstract
  In This work, the corrosion activity of laser treated almium-12%silicon alloy was tested. The addition of Fe and Ti as elemental powders was studied. Two different laser energies of ...  Read More ...
Fault Diagnosis in Wind Power System Based on Intelligent Techniques
Fault Diagnosis in Wind Power System Based on Intelligent Techniques

Kanaan A. Jalal; Lubna A. Abd alameer

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1201-1207

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.11

Abstract
  Wind energy is one of the most important sources as well as being environmentally friendly and sustainable. In this paper, different types of faults of Doubly-Fed Induction Generator ...  Read More ...
Effect of Inhibition by Honey on Corrosion Behavior of Composite Materials from Al-4% Si Alloy Reinforced with Y2O3 Particles
Effect of Inhibition by Honey on Corrosion Behavior of Composite Materials from Al-4% Si Alloy Reinforced with Y2O3 Particles

Hanna A Al-Kaisy; Mervit M. Hanoos

Volume 36, 11A , November 2018, , Page 1208-1212

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.11A.12

Abstract
  this work focuses on the preparation specimens of metal matrix composite materials exemplified alloy (Al-4%Si) reinforced by yttria particles Y2O3 with different weight percentage (1,2and ...  Read More ...
Potential of Alfalfa for Use in Phytoremediation of Soil Polluted with Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Potential of Alfalfa for Use in Phytoremediation of Soil Polluted with Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy; Riyad H. Al-Anbari; Sara M. Hassan

Volume 36, 1C , October 2018, , Page 1-4

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.1C.1

Abstract
  Remediation technology is a promising technique decrease pollutant like hydrocarbons from the environment. An experimental work was made at green house of University of Technology in ...  Read More ...
Studies on Characterization of Sawdust for Application in a Gasification Process for Syngas Production
Studies on Characterization of Sawdust for Application in a Gasification Process for Syngas Production

Abdul Hameed M.J. Al-Obaidy; Riyad H. Al-Anbari; Hussein A. Kadhim

Volume 36, 10A , October 2018, , Page 1022-1026

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.10A.1

Abstract
  Quintessential characteristics of sawdust were investigated in this study as well as to to investigate the ability of reed as a Production of gases via gasification technique by using ...  Read More ...