Workability of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete
Workability of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete

Tareq S. Al-Attar; Samer F. Daoud; Anmar S. Dhaher

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 111-116

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.1

Abstract
  The aim of this work is to evaluate the effect of adding different types of fibers on the fresh properties of the self-compacting concrete, SCC. The used types of fibers were steel ...  Read More ...
Relationships between Actual Compressive Strength, Modulus of Elasticity and Non-Destructive Tests of High Strength Concrete
Relationships between Actual Compressive Strength, Modulus of Elasticity and Non-Destructive Tests of High Strength Concrete

Jasim M. Abd

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 117-124

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.2

Abstract
  The present research investigate with Nondestructive testing (NDT) of high strength concrete (HSC). An experiential work was carried out including both destructive and nondestructive ...  Read More ...
Shear Strength of Concrete Deep Beam Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Load
Shear Strength of Concrete Deep Beam Subjected to Uniformly Distributed Load

Eyal K. Sayhood; Ali S. Resheq; Ayad J. Habeeb

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 125-135

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.3

Abstract
  In this paper, result of tests on 20 simply supported concrete deep beams are presented. All tested beams have dimensions of (150 x 400 x 1100) mm and tested under (1, 2, 4 and 8) point ...  Read More ...
Robust Visual Lips Feature Extraction Method for Improved Visual Speech Recognition System
Robust Visual Lips Feature Extraction Method for Improved Visual Speech Recognition System

Mahmuod H. Mahmmed; Thamir R. Saeed; Wissam Ali

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 136-145

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.4

Abstract
  Recently, automatic lips reading ALR acquired a significant interest among many researchers due to its adoption in many applications. One such application is in speech recognition system ...  Read More ...
Parametric Study on Intrinsic Reaction for Straight Run Heavy Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization over CoMo/Al2O3 Catalyst
Parametric Study on Intrinsic Reaction for Straight Run Heavy Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization over CoMo/Al2O3 Catalyst

Mohammad F. Abid; Mohammed K. Abdullah; Salah M. Ali

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 146-153

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.5

Abstract
  The present study aimed to investigate the intrinsic reaction of hydrodesulfurization (HDS) for a real Straight Run Heavy Naphtha (SRHN) over CoMo-S/Al2O3 catalyst in a fixed- bed reactor. ...  Read More ...
Experimental Behavior of Self Compacting Concrete Corbels Strengthened with External CFRP
Experimental Behavior of Self Compacting Concrete Corbels Strengthened with External CFRP

Sarmad Sh. Abdulqader; Basil Salah Al-Shathr; Ali Kh. Hasan

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 154-162

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.6

Abstract
  This research aims to study the influence of using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strips as an external strengthened and repairing material on the behavior of self-compacting ...  Read More ...
Experimental Behavior of Hybrid Steel and Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete Deep Beam Containing Openings
Experimental Behavior of Hybrid Steel and Polypropylene Fiber Reinforced Concrete Deep Beam Containing Openings

Nabeel Al-Bayati; Noor Hadi

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 163-171

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.7

Abstract
  Twelve simple span reinforced concrete deep beams were tested under symmetrically two points top load to examine the effect of steel fiber and polypropylene fiber and influence of the ...  Read More ...
Design and Analysis of American Sign Language Classifier Based on n-tuple Technique
Design and Analysis of American Sign Language Classifier Based on n-tuple Technique

Mahmuod AL-Muifraje; Thamir Saeed; Mosab A. Hassan

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 172-178

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.8

Abstract
  This work consists of three stages: the first stage is the collection of data (images) for 26 letters alphabet, which is 1040 images, 40 for each class (letter). The second stage is ...  Read More ...
Experimental Study for the Effects of Crystalline Agents on Properties of Glass-Ceramic Coating
Experimental Study for the Effects of Crystalline Agents on Properties of Glass-Ceramic Coating

Ibtihal A. Mhmood; Ahmed A. Zainulabdeen; Jabbar H. Mohmmed

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 179-184

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.9

Abstract
  In this work, four series of glass-ceramic coatings were developed and applied by using the dipping technique to cast iron sheets. The influence of different types of crystallization ...  Read More ...
Frequency Reconfigurable Monopole Antenna Using Switchable Slotted Triangular Radiators
Frequency Reconfigurable Monopole Antenna Using Switchable Slotted Triangular Radiators

Fayyadh H. Ahmed; Bayez K. Al-Sulaifanie

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 185-195

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.10

Abstract
  A new configuration of multi-state switchable wideband /multi-narrowband is demonstrated. The proposed antenna is based on a printed rectangular monopole antenna (PRMA) that covers ...  Read More ...
Stress Intensity Factor in Hollow Square Sections Using Extended Finite Element Method
Stress Intensity Factor in Hollow Square Sections Using Extended Finite Element Method

Qusai T. Abdulwaha

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 196-201

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.11

Abstract
  Hollow sections are extensively used in structural applications due to its good mechanical properties relative to weight. The presence of cracks in structural member may lead to catastrophic ...  Read More ...
Entropy Generation Minimization Theoretical Analysis for External Flow Around Horizontal Cylinder at low Reynold Number
Entropy Generation Minimization Theoretical Analysis for External Flow Around Horizontal Cylinder at low Reynold Number

Louay A. Mahdi

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 202-206

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.12

Abstract
  The minimization of entropy generation is a helpful method to design optimum thermal system, and find an expression for entropy generation at several ranges of Reynolds number for heat ...  Read More ...
New Strategies for Associative Memories
New Strategies for Associative Memories

Azad R. Kareem; Saja A. Talib

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 207-212

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.13

Abstract
  Associative memory is a neural network used to save collection of input and output data at its layers. Each output data is produced coincide with a given input. It can be useful as ...  Read More ...
Sensor Network Based Animals Feeding and Milk Production Management System
Sensor Network Based Animals Feeding and Milk Production Management System

Zena M. Faris; Muayad S. Croock

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 213-222

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.14

Abstract
  In general, the animals’ feeding requires a lot of time and efforts spent by the cattlemen. Part of the feeding amount is consumed by the animal to save its life and the other ...  Read More ...
Influence of Spirals on the Behavior of Short RC Columns Strengthened by External CFRP
Influence of Spirals on the Behavior of Short RC Columns Strengthened by External CFRP

Kaiss F. Sarsam; Raid I. Khalel; Mohammed A. Hadi

Volume 36, 2A , February 2018, Page 223-233

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.36.2A.15

Abstract
  An experimental study was carried out to investigate the behavior of normal strength reinforced concrete (RC) circular short columns strengthened by carbon fiber reinforced polymer ...  Read More ...