The impact of Dust and Sand Storms on Traffic Safety of Tikrit City in Particular and Iraq in General
The impact of Dust and Sand Storms on Traffic Safety of Tikrit City in Particular and Iraq in General

Nabeal Ibraheim Hussein

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 11-27

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83890

Abstract
  The aims are to study the effect of dust storms and sand on traffic safety in Iraq in general and in Salahuddin province in particular, especially as the dust storms have become a threat ...  Read More ...
Evaluating and Improving the Efficiency of Intersection of Freeway Off-Ramps with Arterial Roadway
Evaluating and Improving the Efficiency of Intersection of Freeway Off-Ramps with Arterial Roadway

Atheer N. Hameed

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 28-37

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83892

Abstract
  The signalized intersections are considering one of the critical elements in facility work of urban arterial roads. Thus, it is necessary to improve the signalized intersections system ...  Read More ...
Estimating the Passenger Car Eqaivalent (PCE) for Different Type of Vehicles on the Signalized Intersections
Estimating the Passenger Car Eqaivalent (PCE) for Different Type of Vehicles on the Signalized Intersections

Ahmed Subhi

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 38-49

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83893

Abstract
  Drivers in Iraq tend to disregard lane markings and use every available meter of signalized intersections approach width. Thus, actual vehicles queues usually exceed marked lanes. This ...  Read More ...
Common Defects and Distresses in Flexible Pavements in the Middle part of Iraq and Their Main Reasons
Common Defects and Distresses in Flexible Pavements in the Middle part of Iraq and Their Main Reasons

Khawla H. hassan

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 50-62

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83895

Abstract
  Operation and maintenance problems of highways network in Iraq are going continuously to worsen in up-keeping and serviceability presented, even although, doubling the effort, appropriation ...  Read More ...
Determining the Low Temperature Cracking of Local Asphalt Binder Using Asphalt Binder Cracking Device (Abcd)
Determining the Low Temperature Cracking of Local Asphalt Binder Using Asphalt Binder Cracking Device (Abcd)

Alaa Hussein Abed

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 444-452

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83876

Abstract
  Since asphalt binder is the most important factor that affects low-temperature cracking. It is imperative to know the critical cracking temperature in order to identify susceptible ...  Read More ...
Grain Size Distribution of the Self-Filtration Layer between the Base Soil and the Filter
Grain Size Distribution of the Self-Filtration Layer between the Base Soil and the Filter

Yousif A. H. Dallo; Yuan Wang

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 453-464

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83877

Abstract
  Some studies suggested a model to determine the grain size distribution GSD curve of the self-filtration layer that is formed at the base soil-filter interface. From these GSD curves ...  Read More ...
Studying the Properties of Cationic Emulsified Asphalts Paving Mixture at Iraqi Environmental Conditions
Studying the Properties of Cationic Emulsified Asphalts Paving Mixture at Iraqi Environmental Conditions

Shakir .A. Al-Mishhadani; Hasan. H. Al-Baidhani; Hussein Hamel Zghair

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 465-477

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83878

Abstract
  Emulsified asphalt mixture is generally a mix made of emulsified asphalt with aggregate. Emulsified asphalt is manufactured from base asphalt, emulsifier agent and water. This study ...  Read More ...
Modeling Stability and Flow of Asphalt Mixes Using Optimum Asphalt content
Modeling Stability and Flow of Asphalt Mixes Using Optimum Asphalt content

Hasan H. Al-Baidhani; Maan S. Hassan

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 465-577

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83888

Abstract
  The main aim of this study was to evaluate the asphalt mixture properties for samples that were taken from different sites and plants: Amanat Baghdad, Faluja municipality, and Baghdad ...  Read More ...
Evaluation of Asphalt Pavement Using Ground Penetration Radar
Evaluation of Asphalt Pavement Using Ground Penetration Radar

Miami M. Hilal; Nawar A. Abd-Alsattar

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 478-488

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83879

Abstract
  This paper presents a status report on evaluation of the asphalt pavement using the ground penetration radar device (GPR) in one of the University of Technology streets about 92 m length. ...  Read More ...
Assessment the Impact of Different Hydrated Lime Addition Methods on Fatigue Life Characteristic
Assessment the Impact of Different Hydrated Lime Addition Methods on Fatigue Life Characteristic

Amjad H. K. Albayati; Ahmed M. Mohammed

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 489-511

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83881

Abstract
  The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of hydrated lime addition methods as filler replacement on fatigue performance of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Three types of addition ...  Read More ...
Investigation of Factors Affecting Recovery Priority of Roads Damaged by Natural Disasters/Armed Conflicts
Investigation of Factors Affecting Recovery Priority of Roads Damaged by Natural Disasters/Armed Conflicts

Rasha Hassan Al-Rubaee

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 512-536

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83883

Abstract
  Natural disasters/armed conflicts can cause major damage to road networks of the affected area. This can lead to significant impact not only on the road networks. The major challenge ...  Read More ...
A Finite Element Model for Rutting Prediction of Flexible Pavement Considering Temperature Effect
A Finite Element Model for Rutting Prediction of Flexible Pavement Considering Temperature Effect

Mohammed Salih Abd-Ali

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 537-548

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83885

Abstract
  Permanent deformation in asphalt layers which manifestation on pavement surface is named rutting which represents one of the most significant distress of asphalt pavements. Different ...  Read More ...
Using Recycled Construction Rubbles to Improve the Properties of Subbase
Using Recycled Construction Rubbles to Improve the Properties of Subbase

Shakir A. AL-Mashhadani; Shatha Sadiq

Volume 31, Issue 21 , December 2013, Page 549-564

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2013.83886

Abstract
  Demolished concrete structures proven to be a good source of construction materials. This paper studies the utility of using recycled construction rubbles to improve some properties ...  Read More ...