Adaptive Reuse in Valuable Building Through The Adoption of Change in the Circulation Configuration
Adaptive Reuse in Valuable Building Through The Adoption of Change in the Circulation Configuration

Asmaa M.H Al-Muqaram; Shamael M.W Al Dabbagh; Shatha F. Hussein Al-Bahadly

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 180-199

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.20

Abstract
  The concept of adaptation gained a considerable attention since the sixties of the last century as one of the basic concepts related to architecture .Many studies dealt with it in different ...  Read More ...
Strength Evaluation of CO2-Cured Cellulose Date Palm Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Boards
Strength Evaluation of CO2-Cured Cellulose Date Palm Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Boards

Maan Salman Hassan; Shakir Ahmed Salih; Isam Mohamad Ali

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1029-1046

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.1

Abstract
  In recent years there has been an increasing demand to recycle wastes produced by the agricultural and industrial processing. The aim of this paper is to investigate the suitability ...  Read More ...
Sand Column Stabilized by Silica Fume Embedded in Soft Soil
Sand Column Stabilized by Silica Fume Embedded in Soft Soil

Hussein H. Karim; Zeena W. Samueel; Mohammed S. Mohammed

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1047-1057

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.2

Abstract
  This research aims to study the behavior of the sand columns stabilized with silica fume (as an additive with different percentages) and driven in soft soil bed with undrained shear ...  Read More ...
NLMS Adaptive Filter Algorithm Method for GPS Data Prediction
NLMS Adaptive Filter Algorithm Method for GPS Data Prediction

Huda Jassim Mohammed; Muhamm A. R. Yass; Sameir Abdul-kaliq Abdul-aziez

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1058-1068

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.3

Abstract
  This paper proposes a method for the predictionofGPS data using Normalized Least-Mean-Square Algorithm (nlms) was used as application of adaptive filter.Fourdifferent scenarios were ...  Read More ...
Modelling of Carburization Parameters Process for Low Carbon Steel
Modelling of Carburization Parameters Process for Low Carbon Steel

Abbas Khammas Hussein; Laith Kais Abbas; Jamal Jalal Dawood; Nadeen Jaafar Ismae

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1069-1079

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.4

Abstract
  This paper representsthe carburization parameters for steel (1020) using Desirability Function Analysis-DFA. The experiments were conducted using Taguchi (L9) orthogonal array. Carburization ...  Read More ...
Tensile Properties Distribution of Coir Natural Fiber Using Weibull Statistics
Tensile Properties Distribution of Coir Natural Fiber Using Weibull Statistics

Ahmed Mudhafar Hashim; Jawad Kadhim Oleiwi

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1080-1087

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.5

Abstract
  In current time, most of the composites based on polymer resins reinforced with natural fibers than synthetic fibers for environmentally friendly consideration. This work investigate ...  Read More ...
Harmonic Analysis of a Power Distribution Network in Baghdad City
Harmonic Analysis of a Power Distribution Network in Baghdad City

Thamir M. Abdul-Wahhab

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1088-1103

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2016.113130

Abstract
  In electrical distribution systems, capacitors are used for reactive power compensation and reducing active power losses. With the presence of harmonic distortion the installation of ...  Read More ...
Burr Formation Mechanisms During Drilling Operations Of Low Carbon And Stainless Steels
Burr Formation Mechanisms During Drilling Operations Of Low Carbon And Stainless Steels

Samir Ali Amin Alrabii

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1104-1115

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.7

Abstract
  In drilling operations, burrs cause many problems for product quality and functionality. Therefore, understanding of burr formation mechanism is essential in order to reduce the deburring ...  Read More ...
Post Buckling Behavior of Prismatic Structural Steel Members with Semi Rigid Connections
Post Buckling Behavior of Prismatic Structural Steel Members with Semi Rigid Connections

Amer M. Ibrahim; Murtada A. Ismael

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1116-1130

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2016.113132

Abstract
  In most designs of steel frames,beam-column connections are assumed either perfectly pinned or fully rigid. This assumption results in an incorrect estimation of the structural behavior ...  Read More ...
Development of Integrated Strategy for Managing Construction Sector in Iraq Project Management Maturity Models
Development of Integrated Strategy for Managing Construction Sector in Iraq Project Management Maturity Models

Ibrahim A. Mohammad; Faiq M. Sarhan Al-Zwainy; Saja H. Raheem

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1131-1141

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.2016.113133

Abstract
  A lot of construction projects fail to complete their processes according plans, leading to financial and technical problems. The paper tries to study the extent to which the application ...  Read More ...
Improving The Stability of GRP Routing Protocol
Improving The Stability of GRP Routing Protocol

Turkan A. Khaleel; Ahmed M. Fadhil; RanaKh.Sabri

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1142-1149

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.10

Abstract
  More recent works aim at enhancing MANET performance, because of the multiple problems caused by the wireless transmission constraints. The problem that faces the routing protocol is ...  Read More ...
Fire-Resistance of Styroferrocement Sandwich Panels
Fire-Resistance of Styroferrocement Sandwich Panels

Mohamed Raouf Abdul Kadir; Atta Shekh Karim Abdullah

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1150-1160

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.11

Abstract
  This paper investigates the effect of fire on ferrocement sandwich panels. The experimental program consisted of fabricating and testing nine panels (400X400x30 mm in dimensions). The ...  Read More ...
Protection Coordination with Distributed Generation in Electrical System of Iraqi Distribution Grid
Protection Coordination with Distributed Generation in Electrical System of Iraqi Distribution Grid

Rashid H. Al-Rubayi; Ammar Abbas Majeed

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1161-1181

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.12

Abstract
  The nature characteristic in conventional distribution networks is radial by single source supplying a downstream network. The interest about the environmental impacts and development ...  Read More ...
Power Saving Sleep Mode Enhancement Mobile WiMAX Networks
Power Saving Sleep Mode Enhancement Mobile WiMAX Networks

Ibtesam R. K. Al-Saedi; Farah F. H. Alkhalid

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1182-1193

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.13

Abstract
  Recently, the use of mobile devices to run multimedia applications is becoming more popular. Such applications are known to be energy consuming. Since these devices are mostly battery ...  Read More ...
Design of Compact Dual-band Antenna for 4G LTE Wireless Devices
Design of Compact Dual-band Antenna for 4G LTE Wireless Devices

Ali J. Salim

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1194-1206

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.14

Abstract
  In this paper, the planar dual-band monopole antenna is presented for Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) applications. The design of the proposed antenna ...  Read More ...
Effect of Relative Density on Behavior of Single Pile and Piles Groups Embedded with Different Lengths in Sand
Effect of Relative Density on Behavior of Single Pile and Piles Groups Embedded with Different Lengths in Sand

Falah. H. Rahil; Mohammed. A. Al-Neami; Kather Abdullah Naji Al-Zaho

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1206-1220

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.15

Abstract
  The present research investigates the effect of axial relative density on the ultimate load of model piles with different lengths driven in dry sandy soil having small scale model piles.The ...  Read More ...
Evaluation of Friction Forces in the Joints of Gough-Stewart Manipulator
Evaluation of Friction Forces in the Joints of Gough-Stewart Manipulator

Hassan M. Alwan; Sameh Fareed Hasan

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1221-1234

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.16

Abstract
  Many of researchers neglected the effect of friction phenomena in the robotics analysis and the others investigated and studied the behavior of friction phenomena in robot joints with ...  Read More ...
Drawing of Hexagonal Shapes from Cylindrical Cups
Drawing of Hexagonal Shapes from Cylindrical Cups

Waleed Khalid Jawed; Sabih Salman Dawood

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1235-1246

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.17

Abstract
  The main aim of this work is design and manufacturing cylindrical and hexagonal dies to produce hexagonal cups from transform the cylindrical cups to hexagonal cups and affect of wall ...  Read More ...
Influence of Risks on Project Planning Decision
Influence of Risks on Project Planning Decision

Alaa Salahudien Araibi; Suaad Kh. Ibraheem; AllaEldin H. Kassam

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1247-1252

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.18

Abstract
  In this research, a "Project planning / Risk analysis" model that consists of four modules has been developed to aid the decision-maker in planning different types of projects and analyze ...  Read More ...
Effect of Adding Used-Foundry Sand on Hot Asphalt Mixtures Performance
Effect of Adding Used-Foundry Sand on Hot Asphalt Mixtures Performance

Hasan Hamodi Joni; Hussein HamelZghair

Volume 34, 6A , June 2016, Page 1253-1264

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.6A.19

Abstract
  Highway material researchers have been investigating the use ofbyproduct materials such as used-foundry sand as a fine aggregate and mineral filler in asphaltic concrete mixtures to ...  Read More ...