Behavior of Cohesive Soil Reinforced by Polypropylene Fiber
Behavior of Cohesive Soil Reinforced by Polypropylene Fiber

Mohammed A. Al-Neami; Falah Hasan Raheel; Yassein H. Al-Ani

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 801-812

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.109

Abstract
  For any land-based structure, the foundation is very important and has to be strong to support the entire structure. In order for the foundation to be strong, the soil underneath it ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Correlation of Soil Liquefaction Potential Index and Geotechnical Properties for Baghdad City, Iraq
Correlation of Soil Liquefaction Potential Index and Geotechnical Properties for Baghdad City, Iraq

Hussein H. Karim; Zena W. Samueel; Dalia A. Abdul Hussein

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 813-824

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.189

Abstract
  This paper comprises the study and analysis of Baghdad soil for eight geotechnical properties, which extract from field experiments of 630 boreholes with depth taken to 30m and representing ...  Read More ...
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Investigation of New IPM Linear Machine Configuration with Low Permanent Magnet Used
Investigation of New IPM Linear Machine Configuration with Low Permanent Magnet Used

Ahlam L. Shuraiji; Nattapong Pothi; Hashmia Sh. Dakeel

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 825-831

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.354

Abstract
  Permanent magnet (PM) machines have received numerous attentions, since they are distinguished by many desirable features including simple construction and high efficiency. However, ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
An Efficient Approach for Detecting and Classifying Moving Vehicles in a Video Based Monitoring System
An Efficient Approach for Detecting and Classifying Moving Vehicles in a Video Based Monitoring System

Sajidah S. Mahmood; Laith J. Saud

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 832-845

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.438

Abstract
  Moving objects detection, type recognition, and traffic analysis in video-based surveillance systems is an active area of research which has many applications in road traffic monitoring. ...  Read More ...
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Studying Wear Behavior of Ni-Ti- Ag Shape Memory Alloy Synthesized by P/T
Studying Wear Behavior of Ni-Ti- Ag Shape Memory Alloy Synthesized by P/T

Suad A. Shihab; Khansaa D. Salman; Laith J. Saud

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 846-853

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.463

Abstract
  Because of the unique properties, Ni-Ti based shape memory alloys (SMAs) are increasingly attractive for a wide variety of engineering applications such as actuators, biomedical, or ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Effect of Wire Diameter, Feeding Rate, Pulse (on/off) Time on Surface Roughness and Metal Removal Rate for Cr-Mo Steel (SCM425H) During Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (WEDM) Cutting Operation
Effect of Wire Diameter, Feeding Rate, Pulse (on/off) Time on Surface Roughness and Metal Removal Rate for Cr-Mo Steel (SCM425H) During Wire Electrical Discharge Machine (WEDM) Cutting Operation

Saad K. Shather; Sami A. Hammood; Noor Al-Huda A. Hussain; Noor H. Hasson

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 854-860

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.524

Abstract
  Increase the demand to produce complex shapes with high quality and dimensional accuracy such as production aerospace, cars, die sinking has been leading to increase the demand to use ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Variation of Matric Suction as a Function of Gypseous Soil Dry Density
Variation of Matric Suction as a Function of Gypseous Soil Dry Density

Hussein H. Karim; Qasim A. Al-Obaidi; Ali A. Al-Shamoosi

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 861-868

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.550

Abstract
  Gypseous soil is one of the most problematic types of collapsible soils which is affected by many geotechnical factors. The most important factors are the effect of loading and wetting ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
A Study on the Behavior of Composite Concrete and Open Web Steel Joists
A Study on the Behavior of Composite Concrete and Open Web Steel Joists

Marwah S. Abduljabbar; Wael S. Baldawi; Mohammed J. Hamood

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 869-878

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.575

Abstract
  In this research, the results of three composite open web steel joist static tests are presented along with the results of companion pushout tests. The effect of shear connection degree ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Properties of Self-Compacting Cementitious Composite Materials Containing Cement Kiln Dust Powder
Properties of Self-Compacting Cementitious Composite Materials Containing Cement Kiln Dust Powder

Ahmed S. Kadhim; Alaa A. Atiyah; Shakir A. Salih

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 879-886

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.592

Abstract
  This paper aims to investigate the influence of utilization micro cement kiln dust as a sustainable materials additive in order to reduce the voids and micro cracks in the cementitious ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Prediction the Influence of Machining Parameters for CNC Turning of Aluminum Alloy Using RSM and ANN
Prediction the Influence of Machining Parameters for CNC Turning of Aluminum Alloy Using RSM and ANN

Hind H. Abdulridha; Aseel J. Helael; Ahmed A. Al-duroobi

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 887-895

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.705

Abstract
  The main objective of this paper is to develop a prediction model using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for the turning process of Aluminum alloy ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Hydrological Model for Derbendi-Khan Dam Reservoir Watershed Using SWAT Model
Hydrological Model for Derbendi-Khan Dam Reservoir Watershed Using SWAT Model

Thair S. Khayyun; Imzahim Abdulkareem; Ali M. Hayder

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 896-909

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.890

Abstract
  In this study, the watershed’s runoff of Derbendi-Khan dam reservoir within the upper part of Diyala River reach the northeast of Iraq was modeled by Soil Water Assessment Tool ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Process Capability Analysis to Assess Capacity of a Cleaning Liquid Product with Asymmetric Tolerances
Process Capability Analysis to Assess Capacity of a Cleaning Liquid Product with Asymmetric Tolerances

Sohaib Khlil; Huthaifa Al-Khazraji; Zina Alabacy

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 910-916

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.905

Abstract
  Process capability indices are a powerful tool used by quality control engineering to measure the degree to which the process is or is not meeting the requirements. This paper studies ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Point Clouds Pre-Processing and Surface Reconstruction Based on Tangent Continuity Algorithm Technique
Point Clouds Pre-Processing and Surface Reconstruction Based on Tangent Continuity Algorithm Technique

Ali M. Al-Bdairy; Ahmed A. A. Al-Duroobi; Maan Tawfiq

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 917-925

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.1612

Abstract
  Pre-processing is essential for processing the row data point clouds which acquired using a 3D laser scanner as a modern technique to digitize and reconstruct the surface of the 3D ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
Hand Gesture Recognition of Static Letters American Sign Language (ASL) Using Deep Learning
Hand Gesture Recognition of Static Letters American Sign Language (ASL) Using Deep Learning

Abdulwahab A. Abdulhussein; Firas A. Raheem

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 926-937

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.533

Abstract
  An American Sign Language (ASL) is a complex language. It is depending on the special gesture stander of marks. These marks are represented by hands with assistance by facial expression ...  Read More ...
Research Paper
A Comparative Study of Various Intelligent Controllers’ Performance for Systems Based on Bat Optimization Algorithm
A Comparative Study of Various Intelligent Controllers’ Performance for Systems Based on Bat Optimization Algorithm

Luay T. Rasheed

Volume 38, 6A , June 2020, Page 938-950

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i6A.622

Abstract
  The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the performance of two intelligent controllers; the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, and the proportional-integral-derivative-acceleration ...  Read More ...