Computation of Seepage through Homogenous Earth Dams with Horizontal Toe Drain
Computation of Seepage through Homogenous Earth Dams with Horizontal Toe Drain

Raad Hoobi Irzooki

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 430-440

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.1

Abstract
  This investigation concerns to find a new equation for computing the quantity of seepage through homogenous earth dam with horizontal toe drain. For this purpose the computer program ...  Read More ...
Comparison The Kinetics of The Uptake of Sugars From The Draw Solution
Comparison The Kinetics of The Uptake of Sugars From The Draw Solution

Jenan A. Al-Najar; Sami Al-Aibi; Adel O. Sharif; Ghazi Derwish

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 441-451

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.2

Abstract
  The present work includes studying the kinetics of the adsorptionof two sugars (maltose and glucose)on activated carbon (GAC) and comparison between them. These sugars are used as draw ...  Read More ...
Study of the Influence of the Elastic Rubber Cushion on Product Quality Formed by a Multi - Point Forming (MPF) Process
Study of the Influence of the Elastic Rubber Cushion on Product Quality Formed by a Multi - Point Forming (MPF) Process

Sadiq Jaffar Aziz; Marwa Sabah Fakhri

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 452-463

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.3

Abstract
  The Multi-Point Forming (MPF) is an advanced flexible manufacturing technology for three – dimensional sheet metal forming. This is replacing the conventional solid dies by a ...  Read More ...
Direct Torque Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on NARMA-L2 controller
Direct Torque Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Based on NARMA-L2 controller

Abdulrahim T. Humod; Ali H. Almukhtar; Huda B. Ahmed

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 464-482

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.4

Abstract
  This paper investigates the improvement of the speed and torque dynamic responses of three phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) using Direct Torque Control (DTC) technique. ...  Read More ...
Pozzolanic Activity and Compressive Strength of Concrete Incorporated nano/micro Silica
Pozzolanic Activity and Compressive Strength of Concrete Incorporated nano/micro Silica

Mohammed S.Nasr; Shakir A. Salih; Maan S. Hassan

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 483-496

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.5

Abstract
  This paper aims to give a recommendation about the suitable nano silica proportion and curing method for testing its strength pozzolonic activity, in addition to suggest a mixing or ...  Read More ...
3D Object Modeling Using Eye on Hand Approach
3D Object Modeling Using Eye on Hand Approach

Ali Abbar Khleif; Athraa M.Salih Ahmed

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 497-512

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.6

Abstract
  This research proposed vision measurement system which consists of a camera carried on hand of a robot, which captured 2D image to the object from two sides with a constant distance ...  Read More ...
Strain Behavior at Crack Tip in Thin Plate Using Numerical and Experimental Work
Strain Behavior at Crack Tip in Thin Plate Using Numerical and Experimental Work

Fathi A.Alshamma; Bassam Ali Ahmed

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 513-526

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.7

Abstract
  In this work, strains were studied and analyzed in a thin flat plate with a surface crack at the center, subjected to cycling of low velocity impact loading for two types of aluminum ...  Read More ...
Effect of Steel Fibers, Polypropylene Fibers and/ or Nanosilica on Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete
Effect of Steel Fibers, Polypropylene Fibers and/ or Nanosilica on Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete

Rana T. Abdulkareem; Maan S. Hassan; Iqbal N. Gorgis

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 527-538

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.8

Abstract
  This research concerned studying the combined effect of using nano-silica and/ or hybrid fibers on key mechanical properties of self-consolidating concrete SCC. A comprehensive experimental ...  Read More ...
Evaluation of Modified Local Asphalt Mixtures by Fatigue Distress Criteria
Evaluation of Modified Local Asphalt Mixtures by Fatigue Distress Criteria

Hasan H. Joni; Zaynab I . Kassam; Husam A . Abdulbaqi

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 539-552

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.9

Abstract
  A fatigue is the accumulation of the materials damage in asphalt concrete mixtures and growing of cracks, under increasing effect of repeated vehicular loading, aging and environment ...  Read More ...
Studying the Effect of Nano Additives and Coating on Some Properties of Cement Mortar Mixes
Studying the Effect of Nano Additives and Coating on Some Properties of Cement Mortar Mixes

Farhad. M. Othman; Alaa.A.Abdul Hameed; Sarmad. I. Ibrahim

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 553-566

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.10

Abstract
  The experimental work is divided in two parts, in the first part was prepared the mortar samples and mixing proportions cementsand (1:3)they were mixing these samples with nano scale ...  Read More ...
Lateral Seismic Response of Building Frames Under the Influence of Soil–Structure Interaction
Lateral Seismic Response of Building Frames Under the Influence of Soil–Structure Interaction

Mohammed Ahmed Elaiwi; Ghzwan Ghanim Jumah

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 567-577

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.11

Abstract
  This study deal with the elastic and inelastic structural responses of building frames under the influence of soil–structure interaction. Three give the types of moment-resisting ...  Read More ...
Study the Performance of a Domestic Refrigerator with Dual-Loop Cycle Flow Condenser and Comparison with Wire-on-Tube Condenser
Study the Performance of a Domestic Refrigerator with Dual-Loop Cycle Flow Condenser and Comparison with Wire-on-Tube Condenser

Dheya Ghanim Mutasher

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 578-587

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.12

Abstract
  This paper presents an experimentalinvestigation into the performance of domestic refrigerator system with two different types of condensers, novel design of dual-loop condenser and ...  Read More ...
Comparative Study of Influence Post weld Aging on the Mechanical Properties of Similar Friction Stir Welded Joints for Al 2024-T3 and Al 7075-T73
Comparative Study of Influence Post weld Aging on the Mechanical Properties of Similar Friction Stir Welded Joints for Al 2024-T3 and Al 7075-T73

Muna K. Abbass; Munthir M. radhy; Ruqaya Abdulkadhim Abbas

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 588-599

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.13

Abstract
  The aim of present study is to investigate the effect of precipitation hardening heat treatment at different aging conditions on the mechanical properties and microstructure of similar ...  Read More ...
Effect of Applied of Pre-Stresses on Corrosion Behavior of 304 Stainless Steel in 1N H2SO4
Effect of Applied of Pre-Stresses on Corrosion Behavior of 304 Stainless Steel in 1N H2SO4

Sami Ibrahim Jafar; Israa Abud Alkadir; Samah Abdul Kareem Khashin

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 600-612

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.14

Abstract
  This research is devoted to study the effect of applying different pre-tensile stresses (255,305,355,405,455,505 555 and 605) MPa on the microstructure, hardness and corrosion behavior ...  Read More ...
Numerical Analysis of The Multi-Stage Reverse Deep Drawing Process
Numerical Analysis of The Multi-Stage Reverse Deep Drawing Process

Kariem Muhson Younis; Adil Shbeeb Jaber; Ammar Mahdi salah

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 613-622

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.15

Abstract
  The paper presents an analysis of the multistage deep drawing process considering the three deformation stages namely drawing reverse and reverse redrawingrespectively. This work aim ...  Read More ...
Evaluation of the Hydraulic Performance Indicators for Al- Ibrahim Irrigation Canal in the South of Iraq
Evaluation of the Hydraulic Performance Indicators for Al- Ibrahim Irrigation Canal in the South of Iraq

Jaafar S. Maatooq; Ghazwan A. Kadhim

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 623-635

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.16

Abstract
  This study was concerned for steady flow in open canals of different flow conditions that may exist in irrigation system. To achieve this objective, AL-Ibrahim Canal Located South of ...  Read More ...
Comparative Study for the Effect of Fixative Material Type and Perfume Formulation Parameters on the Fixation time of Local Formulated Perfume with Brand Perfumes
Comparative Study for the Effect of Fixative Material Type and Perfume Formulation Parameters on the Fixation time of Local Formulated Perfume with Brand Perfumes

Alaa D. Jawad Al-Bayati

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 636-647

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.17

Abstract
  The effect of type of fixative material and the perfume formulation parameters (Concentration of ethyl alcohol, percentage of perfume and the percentage of the fixative used) were studied ...  Read More ...
Behavior and Strength of Concentrically Loaded Flat Slabs Using Self-Compacting High Strength Concrete With and Without Openings with Steam Curing
Behavior and Strength of Concentrically Loaded Flat Slabs Using Self-Compacting High Strength Concrete With and Without Openings with Steam Curing

Esraa Khudhair Mohsin Abuzaid

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 648-663

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.18

Abstract
  Openings in slabs are usually required for plumbing, fire protection pipes, and ventilation ducts and air conditioning. This study presents an experimental investigation on the influence ...  Read More ...
Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluid and Twisted Tape Inserts in a Circular Tube
Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement with Nanofluid and Twisted Tape Inserts in a Circular Tube

Abdulhassan A. Karamallah; Nabeel S. Mahmoud

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 664-684

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.19

Abstract
  This paper presents an experimental study to investigate the heat transfer enhancement in a horizontal circular tube using three metal oxide (ZrO2 (80 nm), γ Al2O3 (20 nm), CuO ...  Read More ...
Determination The Suitable Locations for Drilling Wells for Irrigation purpose by using Geographic Information System (GIS
Determination The Suitable Locations for Drilling Wells for Irrigation purpose by using Geographic Information System (GIS

Alaa Ghadhban Khalaf

Volume 34, 3A , March 2016, Page 80-89

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.3A.20

Abstract
  This study was conducted for the purpose of study and analysis of groundwater in the Karbala Governorate. Relied on a set of data and maps that relate to groundwater, topography and ...  Read More ...