Marshall Characteristic for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
Marshall Characteristic for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement

Ayman A. Abdul Mawjoud; Noor Adel Ismaeel

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 200-208

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.19

Abstract
  The recycling asphalt paving creates a cycle for the use of materials that improve the use of natural resources, as it reduces the use of new materials from the aggregate and asphalt, ...  Read More ...
GIS Based Project Information System for Construction Management
GIS Based Project Information System for Construction Management

Tariq A. khaleel; Salah A. Salih; Hiba O. Ghaeb

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 209-218

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.20

Abstract
  One of the points that must be taken into account during the planning of the appropriate resource management and especially construction materials managementis Transportation problem. ...  Read More ...
Effect of NaCl Solution Addition on Improving Some of the Physical Properties of Nylon 6 Solutions used for Electro spinning Purpose
Effect of NaCl Solution Addition on Improving Some of the Physical Properties of Nylon 6 Solutions used for Electro spinning Purpose

Fadhil A. Chayad; Akram R. Jabur; Noor M .Jalal

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1265-1274

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.1

Abstract
  Nylon 6 / (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5) wt. % NaCl solutions were prepared for electrospinning technique. The electrical conductivity of polymeric solutionincreases directly with NaCl concentration ...  Read More ...
Constant Fatigue Life Under Laser Shot Peening Using Different Surface Coatings
Constant Fatigue Life Under Laser Shot Peening Using Different Surface Coatings

Alakawi H.J.M; Bashar A. Bedaiw; Adel A. Mahmood

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1275-1283

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.2

Abstract
  Laser peening (LP) is a surface treatment technology for metallic materials. LP has shown agreat improvement in the fatigue strength and life.A study of fatigue under constant rotating ...  Read More ...
Effect of Sever Plastic Deformation on The-Microstructure of Al-Si/Mg2Si in Situ Composites
Effect of Sever Plastic Deformation on The-Microstructure of Al-Si/Mg2Si in Situ Composites

Nawal Ezzat Abdul-Latiff; Israa Abdul-Kadir; Mohammed Hadi Ali

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1284-1293

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.3

Abstract
  In this work, the Al-Si/Mg2Si in-situ composites were fabricated using casting technique, followedby repetitive equal-channel angular pressing(ECAP) to refine the microstructure.(ECAP) ...  Read More ...
Flexural Strength and Ductility of CFRP Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams
Flexural Strength and Ductility of CFRP Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams

Bayan S. Al-Numan; Jamal A. Farhan; Othman K. Ali

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1294-1307

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.4

Abstract
  A total of fourteen beams, 100×150 mm in cross-section were tested in the laboratory over an effective span of 2000 mm. Two of them were used as reference beams. Twelve fiber ...  Read More ...
Experimental Study on Compressibility, Volume Changes, Strength and Permeability Characteristics of Unsaturated Bentonite-Sand Mixtures
Experimental Study on Compressibility, Volume Changes, Strength and Permeability Characteristics of Unsaturated Bentonite-Sand Mixtures

Mohammed Y. Fattah; Nahla M. Salim; Entesar J. Irshayyid

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1308-1323

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.5

Abstract
  Expansive soils are generally found in arid and semiarid regions. These soils undergo volumetric changes upon wetting and drying, thereby causing ground heave and settlement problems. ...  Read More ...
Effect of Laser Wavelengths on the Silver Nanoparticles Size Prepared by PLAL
Effect of Laser Wavelengths on the Silver Nanoparticles Size Prepared by PLAL

Mohammed J. Haider; Mohammed S. Mahdi

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1324-1334

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.6

Abstract
  In this present study, Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid (PLAL) experiment setup for synthesis colloidal solution of silver-NPs. The laser system was used in this study, a (Nd-YAG) nanosecond ...  Read More ...
Plug Length Developed in Pipe Pile Embedded Within Partially Saturated Cohesionless Soils (Part 1)
Plug Length Developed in Pipe Pile Embedded Within Partially Saturated Cohesionless Soils (Part 1)

Mahmood Rashid Mahmood; Karim H. Ibrahim Al -Helo; Ali M. AL-Gharbawee

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1335-1346

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.7

Abstract
  This paper presents an experimental study to investigate the change of plug length for pipe pile under different state of saturation and investigate the effect of number of pipe piles ...  Read More ...
A Cantor Fractal Based Printed Monopole Antenna for Dual-band Wireless Applications
A Cantor Fractal Based Printed Monopole Antenna for Dual-band Wireless Applications

Mohammed R. Hussan

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1347-1359

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.8

Abstract
  Cantor fractal geometry and its variants are found attractive for microwave antenna designers seeking for compact size multiband antennas. This paper presents the design of a new microstrip ...  Read More ...
Inverse Kinematics Solution of Robot Manipulator End- Effector Position Using Multi-Neural Networks
Inverse Kinematics Solution of Robot Manipulator End- Effector Position Using Multi-Neural Networks

Firas A. Raheem; Azad R. Kareem; Amjad J. Humaidi

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1360-1368

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.9

Abstract
  This paper proposes multi-neural networks structure for solving the inverse kinematic problem of the robot manipulator end-effector position. It offers an opportunity to reduce substantially ...  Read More ...
Prioritizing of Risk Factors by using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in the Iraqi Construction Industry
Prioritizing of Risk Factors by using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in the Iraqi Construction Industry

Hatim A. Rashid; Mohammed k. AL- Mhdawi

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1369-1382

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.10

Abstract
  The main aim of the study is to demonstrate the qualitative risk analysis method by using failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) in the construction industry in Iraq .The questionnaires ...  Read More ...
Optimization the Resistance Spot Welding Parameters of Austenitic Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy Using Design of Experiment Method
Optimization the Resistance Spot Welding Parameters of Austenitic Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy Using Design of Experiment Method

Sabah Khammass Hussein; Osamah Sabah Barrak

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1383-1401

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.11

Abstract
  This research aims to study the effect of RSW parameters on the sheerforce of the spot weldedfor two materials {AISI 304L and AA 6061-T6}with (0.5 and 0.7 mm) thickness. Three values ...  Read More ...
Effect of Micro Powder on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Effect of Micro Powder on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite

Aseel Basim Abdul-Hussein; Fadhel Abbas Hashim; Tamara Raad Kadhim

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1402-1414

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.12

Abstract
  In the present study, composites were prepared by Hand lay-up molding. The composites constituents were epoxy resin as the matrix, 3% volume fractions of Glass Fibers (G.F) as re enforcement ...  Read More ...
Using Balanced Scorecard for Measuring “Baghdad Soft Drinks Company” Performance
Using Balanced Scorecard for Measuring “Baghdad Soft Drinks Company” Performance

May George Kassir; Reem Raad Jassim

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1415-1426

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.13

Abstract
  To expand and to achieve a market share, companies must have a clear policy to achieve their goals, and that cannot be done without measuring their performance from different perspectives ...  Read More ...
Generation and Transmission of Optical Solitons in Ultrahigh Speed Long-Haul Systems
Generation and Transmission of Optical Solitons in Ultrahigh Speed Long-Haul Systems

Ali Y. Fattah; Noor Q. Flaih

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1427-1438

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.14

Abstract
  High bit rates optical communication systems pose the challenge of their tolerance to linear and nonlinear fiber impairments.The techniques processing of linear and nonlinear impairments ...  Read More ...
Surface Modification of Red Brass Alloy by Using Laser Technique
Surface Modification of Red Brass Alloy by Using Laser Technique

Abdulhadi Kadhim; Inmar N.Ghazi; Amjed Razzaq.Hussein

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1439-1444

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.15

Abstract
  Laser shock processing technique was performed on red brass alloy type C83300 specimens for the purpose ofstudy its effect on the mechanical properties such as micro-hardness and surface ...  Read More ...
Drawing of Hexagonal Cup
Drawing of Hexagonal Cup

Waleed Khalid Jawed; Sabih Salman Dawood

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1445-1456

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.16

Abstract
  The main aim of this work is to produce hexagonal cup drawn from flat sheet (blank Ø80) and effect of wall corner radii of die on drawing process. The dimension of diagonal and ...  Read More ...
Preparation and Characterization of Biomedical Ni-Co-Al Shape Memory Alloys
Preparation and Characterization of Biomedical Ni-Co-Al Shape Memory Alloys

Emad S. Al-Hassani; Sahib M. Al-Saffar; Zena Abdul Ameer

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1457-1472

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.17

Abstract
  This research presents microstructural characterization of the CoNi Al shape memory alloy with focus on understanding the significant properties as well as the relation between the ...  Read More ...
Modeling and Optimization of Machine Parameters Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm (SAA)
Modeling and Optimization of Machine Parameters Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm (SAA)

Aqeel Sabree Bedan; Alaa Hassan Shabeeb; Hassan Nemaha Al-Sobyhawe

Volume 34, 7A , July 2016, Page 1473-1482

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.7A.18

Abstract
  The present work deals with the mathematical modeling and analysis of machining response such as the surface roughness in the milling of aluminum alloy (AA6061). There are several machiningvariableslikerotational ...  Read More ...