Number of Articles: 20
Diagnosis of The Knowledge Authorities of The Religious Discourse in Architectural Academic Research
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 56-85
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The Academic Theoretical Frameworks and through their rhetoric and implications of their intellectual base are considered an important foundation to build upon them in advancing the ... Read More ...Hydraulic Characteristics of Flow Over Triangular Broad Crested Weirs
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 86-96
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In the present work, the hydraulic characteristics of flow over triangular broad crested weirs with triangular front or back face have been experimentally studied. The main objective ... Read More ...The Catalyst Historic Building in Urban Development
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 97-116
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The sustainability of cultural heritage assets – especially historic buildings - becomes a vital part which can be utilized in development plans. Locally, these buildings suffer ... Read More ...Effect of Particle Size and Shape on Properties of Copper – Graphite Composites
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 117-132
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The present work aims to study the effect of particles shape and size of copper powder on physical, mechanical properties and wear resistance of copper-13vol%graphite composites prepared ... Read More ...Experimental Study of the Effect of VentilatedCavity Wall on Building Cooling Load
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 133-147
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The study, which was made during August showed through calculations, that the use of ventilated cavity wall by air with temperature equal to the temperature of the space (about 25.5oC) ... Read More ...Experimental Study of Steady-State Tube Expansion by using Conical Mandrel
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 148-166
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An Experimental study Conducted for the continuous expansion process of the brass (70/30) tubes by pushing a conical rigid mandrel inside the tube mechanically. This study included ... Read More ...Artificial Lighting Effect in the Nightscape Elements Figuration of the Landscape
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 167-183
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With the accelerated pace of urban life and increasing of working hours during the day so the time for most people to enjoy and do their social activities entertainment became at evening ... Read More ...Behavior of Reinforced RPC Beams Strengthened by External CFRP in Flexure
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1537-1554
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This study is an attempt to provide experimental test data for reactive powder concrete (RPC) beams strengthened by externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in flexure. ... Read More ...Implementation and Performance Evaluation of WSN for Energy Monitoring Application
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1555-1568
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The aim of this paper is to develop a wireless sensor network to measure and analyze energy consumption in buildings and to investigate the bounds of coverage in different building ... Read More ...Determining the Effect of Process Parameters on Surface Roughness in two Point Incremental Sheet Metal Forming Process using the Taguchi Method
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1569-1582
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The main aim of this study is determining the effect of process parameters on surface roughness in two-point incremental sheet metal forming process using the Taguchi method. The experimental ... Read More ...Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Bulletproof Armor Made from Polymer Composite Materials
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1583-1597
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This work focuses on the preparation of polymer matrix composite specimens by (Hand Lay-Up) method to make bulletproof armor from the unsaturated polyester resin (UP) as a matrix reinforced ... Read More ...Stability Improvement Of the (400kV) Iraqi Grid using the best FACTS Devices
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1598-1618
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Electrical power system has become large and complicated, so it is subjected to sudden changes in load levels. Stability is an important concept which determines the stable operation ... Read More ...An Investigation in to the Performances of Fuzzy PD Like and PID-PSO Controllers for Internal Combustion Engine
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1619-1635
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The Controller design is considered as the important part in the IC engines, to get a stable operation which is the main objective for engine generator set, through controlling the ... Read More ...Selecting the Optimum Graphical Method to Find Aggregate Blend Proportions in the Production of HMA
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1636-1655
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The proportions of aggregate directly affect the performance of HMA depending on their shape, texture, and strongly on the gradation.The determination of aggregate proportions depends ... Read More ...Cracking Behavior of UHPC Slabs
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1656-1666
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The combination of fibers with traditional reinforcement may be a very interesting design solution to achieve more durable and economical structures. In this study, a total of seven ... Read More ...Effect of Plasma Peening on Mechanical Properties and Fatigue life of AL-Alloys 6061-T6
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1667-1679
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An Investigation of estimated Mechanical Properties of AL-Alloys 6061-T6, which is one of the most commonly used in industrial applications, has been established experimentally. A new ... Read More ...Manufacturing of Sustainable Cellulose Date Palm Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Boards in Iraq
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1680-1696
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The present work investigates the suitability of utilizing date palm residues in manufacturing wood-based cementitious boards. It also concerns other environment issues like trying ... Read More ...Reservoir Operation by Artificial Neural Network Model ( Mosul Dam –Iraq, as a Case Study)
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1697-1714
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Reservoir operation forecasting plays an important role in managing water resources systems. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model was applied for Mosul-Dam reservoir which is located ... Read More ...Development of Construction Material Waste Management System
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1715-1730
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Construction materials waste management is the process of implementing a strategy that is capable to reduce construction materials waste to the minimum. This research aims at developing ... Read More ...Biological Phosphorus and Nitrogen Removal from Wastewater Using Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR)
Volume 33, 7A , July 2015, Page 1731-1739