The Impact of Contemporary Monument Buildings on Urban Context Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf - Case Study
The Impact of Contemporary Monument Buildings on Urban Context Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf - Case Study

Wahda Shuker Al-Hinkawi; Hasanain Ali Saeed Karbol

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 502-518

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.19

Abstract
  The research concerned with monument buildings, which regarded as prominent urban landmarks in the city، since they are one of the main axes for city establishment throughout their ...  Read More ...
Capabilities and Dimensions of Sustainable Community Empowerments in Urban Design and planning Process for Iraqi Cities
Capabilities and Dimensions of Sustainable Community Empowerments in Urban Design and planning Process for Iraqi Cities

Lubna R. Turkey Alazzawi

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 519-535

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.20

Abstract
  This research takes the capabilities of implicating sustainable community empowerment in the process of designing and planning Iraqi cities through the literature review that defined ...  Read More ...
Physical and Mechanical Properties Estimation of Ti/HAP Functionally Graded Material Using Artificial Neural Network
Physical and Mechanical Properties Estimation of Ti/HAP Functionally Graded Material Using Artificial Neural Network

Jawad K. Oleiwi; Rana A. Anaee; Sura A. Muhsin

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2174-2180

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.1

Abstract
  This study presents the effort in applying neural network-based system identification techniques by using Back- propagation algorithm to predict somephysical mechanical properties of ...  Read More ...
The Combined Effect of Attapulgite High Reactive Mineral Admixture and Superplastisizer on Compressive Strength of Attapulgite Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
The Combined Effect of Attapulgite High Reactive Mineral Admixture and Superplastisizer on Compressive Strength of Attapulgite Lightweight Aggregate Concrete

Qais J. Frayyeh; Waleed A. Abbas; Ali K. Hassan

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2181-2192

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.2

Abstract
  The goal of this study , mainly is to investigate thecombined effects of using both Attapulgite high reactive mineral admixture and superplastisizer on the compressive strength of Attapulgite ...  Read More ...
The Effect of Cesium Chloride on Thermal Properties of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)
The Effect of Cesium Chloride on Thermal Properties of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)

Nadia Azeez Betti

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2193-2206

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.3

Abstract
  Poly (vinyl alcohol), PVA for short, films doped with different concentrations of cesium chloride(CsCl) (0% , 2% , 4% , 6% , 8% , 10% , 12% , 14% ,16% ) were prepared by solution casting ...  Read More ...
Optical Safety System
Optical Safety System

Ayad Z. Mohammed; Wadah Hatim Salim; Bushra R.Mhdi

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2207-2215

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.4

Abstract
  Laser fence is a mechanism used to detect objects that passes vision line between the laser source and optical detector. While, Motion detection theory is the operation of detecting ...  Read More ...
Form usage and Meaning in Architectural Educational Projects
Form usage and Meaning in Architectural Educational Projects

Ibrahim Jawad Kadhim Al Yousif

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2216-2227

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.5

Abstract
  In architecture, there is a relationship between the forms and meanings. Causal relationship between the meaning of each other's perception, and the perception of the form with the ...  Read More ...
Application of Value Analysis Method in Service Problem
Application of Value Analysis Method in Service Problem

Sawsan Sabeeh Al-Zubaidy; Nawres Mahmood Mohsen

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2228-2238

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.6

Abstract
  Value analysis method is considered one of the best tools to decision making process and steps to be applied based on the nature of the problem.In this work, an approach to solve value ...  Read More ...
High Biometric Recognition Based on Histogram and Semi-discrete Matrix Decomposition via Neural Network
High Biometric Recognition Based on Histogram and Semi-discrete Matrix Decomposition via Neural Network

Ekbal Hussein Ali; Sameir A. Azeiz; Suad Ali Eissa

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2239-2248

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.7

Abstract
  Iris recognition is regarded as the most reliable and accurate biometric identification system available highly protected and stable.Iris situating is the main focus in the procedure ...  Read More ...
Evaluation of the Operational Speed for Iraqi Railways Using Geomatics Techniques
Evaluation of the Operational Speed for Iraqi Railways Using Geomatics Techniques

Maysoon Mohamed Hamed; Ammar A.M. Shubber; Abudl Al Razzak T.Zboon

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2249-2257

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.8

Abstract
  Theresearch evaluation is the current operational speeds of Iraqi railway lines within Geomatics techniques . It aims improving operational speeds where fined the level of speeds in ...  Read More ...
Experimental and Theoretical Study for the Effect of Diesel Fuel Quality Produced in Iraq on Ignition Delay Period
Experimental and Theoretical Study for the Effect of Diesel Fuel Quality Produced in Iraq on Ignition Delay Period

Saadi Turied Kurdi; Hassan Abad al-wahab Anial; Hussein Ahmed Abd Yaqoob

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2258-2271

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.9

Abstract
  An experimental and theoretical investigation to evaluate the effect of diesel fuel produced in Iraq and blended with ethanol of four stroke single cylinder direct injection diesel ...  Read More ...
Environmental and Urban Land Use Analysis by GIS in AL-Shaab of Baghdad as a Case Study
Environmental and Urban Land Use Analysis by GIS in AL-Shaab of Baghdad as a Case Study

Zainab Th. Mohammed; Oday Zakariya; Riyad Al-Anbari

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2272-2281

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.10

Abstract
  AL-Shaab municipality faces many problems in the distribution of services)health centers, police stations, kindergartens and local markets( since these services are sometime concentrated ...  Read More ...
Theoretical Temperature Distribution Investigation in Electrical Transformer by Using Nano-Technology
Theoretical Temperature Distribution Investigation in Electrical Transformer by Using Nano-Technology

Ibtisam A. Ha san; Sahar R. Fafraj; Azhar K. Azeez

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2282-2295

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.11

Abstract
  A proposed thermal model is examined for a distribution transformer. A 2d simulation by a transient analysis in light of the Finite Element Method (FEM) was done to obtain the temperature ...  Read More ...
High Performance Concrete Improvement by Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Addition
High Performance Concrete Improvement by Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Addition

Alaa Abdulhasan Atiyah; Saad B. H. Farid; Ahmed Saad Kadhim

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2296-2309

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.12

Abstract
  In this paper, the properties of high performance concretes modified by polymer were studied. Liquid synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) was added (5%, 10% and 15%) by weight of ...  Read More ...
Structural Behavior of Self Compacting Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Containing Openings
Structural Behavior of Self Compacting Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams Containing Openings

Nabeel A. AL-Bayati; Bassman R. Muhammad; Ahmed Salam Hasan

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2310-2317

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.13

Abstract
  Eleven simple span reinforced self-compacting concrete deep beams were tested under symmetrically two points top load to examine the influence of the transverse circular openings on ...  Read More ...
Design of a Nonlinear Fractional Order PID Neural Controller for Mobile Robot based on Particle Swarm Optimization
Design of a Nonlinear Fractional Order PID Neural Controller for Mobile Robot based on Particle Swarm Optimization

Ahmed Sabah Al-Araji; Luay Thamir Rasheed

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2318-2333

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.14

Abstract
  The goal of this paper is to design a proposed non-linear fractional order proportional-integral-derivativeneural (NFOPIDN) controller by modifying and improving the performance of ...  Read More ...
Effects of Process Parameters in Incremental Sheet Metal Forming Using Visioplasticity Method
Effects of Process Parameters in Incremental Sheet Metal Forming Using Visioplasticity Method

Abdul Jabar Moqdad Abdul Jabar; Karem M.Younis

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2334-2346

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.15

Abstract
  Single point incremental forming SPIF is a flexible manufacturing process that does not require a special die for each part and is conducted on CNC milling machine that control on the ...  Read More ...
Urban sustainability in Old City Centres, a Comparison Between the City of Najaf in Iraq and Italian Cities Experiences
Urban sustainability in Old City Centres, a Comparison Between the City of Najaf in Iraq and Italian Cities Experiences

Sabeeh Lafta Farhan; Ihsan Abbass Jasim; Ahmed Naji

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2347-2360

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.16

Abstract
  This paper discusses the current situationinold cities ofIraq, whichis not commensuratewiththe highprestige andsanctity ofwhatit containsandwhatit represents of rarityandtypicality. ...  Read More ...
Investigation of Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness for AISI 1015 Steel Rack Gear in Wire EDM Process
Investigation of Material Removal Rate and Surface Roughness for AISI 1015 Steel Rack Gear in Wire EDM Process

Mostafa Adel Abdullah; Safaa Kadhim Ghazi; Mustafa Mohamed

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2361-2370

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.17

Abstract
  In this work an investigation of the effects of various process parameters of Wire-EDM like Servo Feed (SF), pulse off-time (TOFF), pulse on-time (TON), as inputs impact on surface ...  Read More ...
Effect of Al2O3 Powder on Some Mechanical and Physical Properties for Unsaturated Polyester Resin Hybrid Composites Materials Reinforced by Carbon and Glass Fibers
Effect of Al2O3 Powder on Some Mechanical and Physical Properties for Unsaturated Polyester Resin Hybrid Composites Materials Reinforced by Carbon and Glass Fibers

Reem Alaa Mohammed

Volume 34, 12A , December 2016, Page 2371-2379

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.34.12A.18

Abstract
  This research is a study of the effect of Al2O3 powder on physical and mechanical properties of the polymer hybrid composites based on unsaturated polyester resin reinforced with carbon ...  Read More ...