The Effect of PVP Addition on the Mechanical Properties Of [84%LLDPE: 15 %(( 100- X) %PP: X%PVP):1%Basalt Particle] Polymer Blend Composites.
The Effect of PVP Addition on the Mechanical Properties Of [84%LLDPE: 15 %(( 100- X) %PP: X%PVP):1%Basalt Particle] Polymer Blend Composites.

Teeb A. Mohammed; Akram R. Jabur; Sihama E. salih

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 573-585

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.1

Abstract
  Polymer blends composites were prepared according to the formula [84%LLDPE:15%((100-X)%PP:X%PVP):1%B.P] with weight ratios selected for X values (0,4,8,12,16 %), as strips by double ...  Read More ...
ECG Arrhythmias Classification by Combined Feature Extraction Method and Neural Network
ECG Arrhythmias Classification by Combined Feature Extraction Method and Neural Network

Khalooq Y. Al Azzawi

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 586-596

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.2

Abstract
  Electrocardiogram (ECG) became one of the most crucial tool for heart status diagnosis. Generally, several arrhythmias may appear based on different heart rate or ECG signal morphology ...  Read More ...
Determination the Optimum Shot Peening Time for Improving the Buckling Behavior of Medium Carbon Steel
Determination the Optimum Shot Peening Time for Improving the Buckling Behavior of Medium Carbon Steel

Al-Alkawi H. J. M; AL-Khazraji A. N; Essam Zuhier Fadhel

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 597-607

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.3

Abstract
  The purpose of this paper is to estimate the optimum improvement of surface treatment on the dynamic buckling behavior of CK35 steel alloy due to shot peening based on the experimental ...  Read More ...
Simulation of Thermal Effects in Totally and Partially Pumped Solid-State Laser Rod with Side-Pumping Structure
Simulation of Thermal Effects in Totally and Partially Pumped Solid-State Laser Rod with Side-Pumping Structure

Mohammed Jalal Abdul-Razzak

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 608-616

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.4

Abstract
  In this work, a steady-state heat transfer equation in a side-pumped Nd:YAG laser rod was solved numerically using finite element method (FEA). The resulting temperature and stress ...  Read More ...
Forward Analysis of 5 DOF Robot Manipulator and Position Placement Problem for Industrial Applications
Forward Analysis of 5 DOF Robot Manipulator and Position Placement Problem for Industrial Applications

Alaa Hassan Shabeeb; Laith A. Mohammed

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 617-628

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.5

Abstract
  In this paper, a forward kinematics problem is concerned with the relationship between the individual joint of robot arm and the position and orientation of the tool or end-effector. ...  Read More ...
Modeling the Abrasive Flow Machining Process (AFM) On Aluminum Alloy
Modeling the Abrasive Flow Machining Process (AFM) On Aluminum Alloy

Abbas F. Ibrahim; Saad K.Shather; Wissam K. Hamdan

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 629-642

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.6

Abstract
  Abrasive flow machining (AFM) is gaining wide spread application finishing process on difficult to reach surfaces in aviation, automobiles, and tooling industry. A multiple regression ...  Read More ...
Modeling of Arc Metal Welding Process of Low Carbon Steel (304)
Modeling of Arc Metal Welding Process of Low Carbon Steel (304)

Majid Hameed Abdul Majeed

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 643-652

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.7

Abstract
  This work includes an investigation of the effect and optimization of welding parameters on the tensile strength in the arc metal welding process. The experimental studies were conducted ...  Read More ...
Experimental Investigation and Mathematical Modeling of Tensile Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Reinforced by Woven Glass Fibers
Experimental Investigation and Mathematical Modeling of Tensile Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Reinforced by Woven Glass Fibers

Jawad Kadhim Oleiwi; Emad Saadi Al- Hassani; Alaa Abd Mohammed

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 653-666

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.8

Abstract
  This research studied the tensile properties of glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester with different fiber volume fraction Vf, and angle of fibers for coarse and fine woven fibers ...  Read More ...
Robust PI-PD Controller Design for Magnetic Levitation System
Robust PI-PD Controller Design for Magnetic Levitation System

Hazem I. Ali

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 667-680

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.9

Abstract
  This paper presents a design of robust PI-PD position controller for Magnetic Levitation Ball system. The Magnetic Levitation system considered in this work is taken as a ferromagnetic ...  Read More ...
A modeling comparison studies for thermo-mechanical and other Properties of RHDPE and RLDPE Wastes
A modeling comparison studies for thermo-mechanical and other Properties of RHDPE and RLDPE Wastes

Falak O. Abas; Raghad U.Abass; Mohammed O.Abass

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 681-701

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.10

Abstract
  A recycled waste plastic (recycled high density poly ethylene RHDPE and recycled low density poly ethylene RLDPE) are exposed to environmental conditions during the usage for many years ...  Read More ...
Strengthening of Ferrocement Beams in Torsion by CFRP Strips
Strengthening of Ferrocement Beams in Torsion by CFRP Strips

Aseel Sami Al-Obaidy; Kaiss F.Sarsam; Alaa K. Abdul Karim

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 702-719

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.11

Abstract
  Torsion is resisted well by closed form reinforcement, due to the circulatory nature of the torsion inducing shear flow stresses in a beam. Therefore, it will be more efficient to have ...  Read More ...
Use of Membrane Bioreactor for Medical Wastewater Treatment
Use of Membrane Bioreactor for Medical Wastewater Treatment

Mohammed Ali I. Al-Hashimi; Talib R. Abbas; Yaser I. Jasem

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 720-730

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.12

Abstract
  In this study, a lab scale modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) type submerged membrane bioreactor (MLE-type MBR) system is studied to treat a hospital wastewater to remove organic matter ...  Read More ...
New Method to Increase the Ability of the Water for Dissolving Total Salts in Soil by Using the Magnetism
New Method to Increase the Ability of the Water for Dissolving Total Salts in Soil by Using the Magnetism

Maysam Th. Al-Hadidi

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 731-747

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.13

Abstract
  The magnetism applications are increasing day by day. In this research the concepts of magnetism is the base of proposing a new method to find the total dissolved salts in soil. The ...  Read More ...
Load Distribution Factors for Horizontally Curved Concrete Box Girder Bridges
Load Distribution Factors for Horizontally Curved Concrete Box Girder Bridges

Eyad K. Sayhood; Raid I. Khalel; Hashim M. Hassan

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 748-762

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.14

Abstract
  In this study, a 3-D finite element model was used for the analysis of the horizontally curved bridge slab built monolithically with box girders. A parametric study was carried out ...  Read More ...
Behavior of Single Pile in Unsaturated Clayey Soils
Behavior of Single Pile in Unsaturated Clayey Soils

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Nahla M. Salim; Israa Mohammed Mohsin

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 763-787

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.15

Abstract
  The mechanical behavior of partially saturated soils can be different from that of fully saturated soils. It has been found that for such soils, changes in suction do not have the same ...  Read More ...
Assessment of the Accuracy of Road Flexible and Rigid Pavement Layers Using GPR
Assessment of the Accuracy of Road Flexible and Rigid Pavement Layers Using GPR

Hussein H. Karim; Ammar M. M. Al-Qaissi

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 788-799

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.16

Abstract
  Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is frequently used in pavement engineering for road pavement inspection. The main objective of this work is to validate nondestructive, quick and powerful ...  Read More ...
The Effect of The Finishing Materials on The Perception of The Commercial Townscape
The Effect of The Finishing Materials on The Perception of The Commercial Townscape

Hamzah Jalal Jawad; Abdullah Saadoun Maamouri; Adel Saeed al-Obeidi

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 62-96

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.17

Abstract
  The finishing matirials are considered to be among the most important components of the commercial townscape as they have various effects on it .the townscape is affected by the formal ...  Read More ...
The Role of Art's Movements in Creating Urban Form
The Role of Art's Movements in Creating Urban Form

Khansaa Ghazi Rasheed

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 97-117

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.18

Abstract
  ART as painting, sculpture, design or architecture is a part of people's culture and their daily activity, because it's an important bond between human being and the environment he ...  Read More ...
Safety and Security as an Urban Challenge in Residential Environment*Al- Saadoon as case study
Safety and Security as an Urban Challenge in Residential Environment*Al- Saadoon as case study

Sana Sati Abbas; Alhan Faris Ibrahim Darzy

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 118-138

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.19

Abstract
  Architects and urban designers face many dilemmas when they designed any residential complex or a suitable residential environment, and these dilemmas or problems were represented with ...  Read More ...
Ballasted Clarification in Conventional Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Iraq
Ballasted Clarification in Conventional Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Iraq

Khairi Resan Kalash; Mohammed A. Abdul-Majeed; Raad A. Ali; Inmar N.Ghazi

Volume 32, Issue 3 , March 2014, Page 139-147

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.32.3A.20

Abstract
  In this work a practical comparison has been done between the conventional coagulation and flocculation method and Ballast flocculation as a primary settling procedure that was used ...  Read More ...