Research Paper
New Trend to Measure the Saturation Point and Suction in Granular Soil
New Trend to Measure the Saturation Point and Suction in Granular Soil

Ahmed S.A Al-Gharbawi; Mohammed y. Fattah; Mahmood R. Mahmood

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1570-1579

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.746

Abstract
  There are many methods to measure the suction and saturation point of any soil and the most used is Tensiometer. The objective of this research is to investigate a new trend to measure ...  Read More ...
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Accuracy Assessment of Digital Elevation Models Produced From Different Geomatics Data
Accuracy Assessment of Digital Elevation Models Produced From Different Geomatics Data

Imzahim Abdulkareem; Zina Walid Samuel; Qassim K. Abdullah

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1580-1592

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1318

Abstract
  Digital Elevation Models (DEM) are now being used in several geospatial applications. DEMs play an important role in the preliminary surveys for constructing dams and reservoirs, highways, ...  Read More ...
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Studying The Effect of a New Mixed Cutting Fluid on Surface Roughness
Studying The Effect of a New Mixed Cutting Fluid on Surface Roughness

Mohammed H. Shaker; Salah K. Jawad; Maan A. Tawfiq

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1593-1601

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1516

Abstract
  This research studied the influence of cutting fluids and cutting parameters on the surface roughness for stainless steel worked by turning machine in dry and wet cutting cases. The ...  Read More ...
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Application of Treated Iraqi Rice Husk as Adsorbent for Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Solution
Application of Treated Iraqi Rice Husk as Adsorbent for Phosphate Removal from Aqueous Solution

Anaam A. Sabri; Yaser A. Hashim

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1602-1617

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1538

Abstract
  In the present work, agricultural waste, (Iraqi rice husk A’anbar type) was developed with thermal and chemical treatments for using as an adsorbent to remove phosphate anion ...  Read More ...
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Compressive Performance of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Columns
Compressive Performance of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Columns

Mushtaq Radhi; maan s. hassan; Iqbal N. Gorgis

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1618-1628

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1545

Abstract
  Corrosion of reinforcement has been identified as the deterioration mechanism of reinforced concrete structures, which seriously affects the safety and integrity of structures. The ...  Read More ...
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Electrochemical Characteristics of High-Volume Fly Ash Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Incorporating Hydrated Lime
Electrochemical Characteristics of High-Volume Fly Ash Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Incorporating Hydrated Lime

Tareq S. Al-Attar; Basil S. Al-Shathr; Mahmood E. Mohammed

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1629-1639

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1550

Abstract
  Currently, the use of high-volume fly ash lightweight concrete, HVFALWC, has acquired popularity as a durable, resource-efficient, and an option of sustainability for varying concrete ...  Read More ...
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Design and Implementation of a Wireless System to Locate a User in Indoor Environments
Design and Implementation of a Wireless System to Locate a User in Indoor Environments

Amnah A. Kareem; Wisam H. Ali; Manal H. Jasim

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1640-1651

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1592

Abstract
  The technology of indoor positioning has pulled in the consideration of researchers the expanding capability of smartphones and the advancement of sensor innovation, alongside the increase ...  Read More ...
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Experimental Investigation of the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete
Experimental Investigation of the Production of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete

Mouhammed J. Lafta

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1652-1665

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1621

Abstract
  An experimental study on four types of coarse aggregate was conducted to produce lightweight concrete. These four types are namely; white limestone, red limestone, clay brick fragments, ...  Read More ...
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The Effects of Using Steel Fibers on Self-Compacting Concrete Properties: A Review
The Effects of Using Steel Fibers on Self-Compacting Concrete Properties: A Review

Shubbar J. Kadhim

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1666-1675

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1678

Abstract
  In this literature review, steel fibers reinforced self-compacting concrete properties in fresh and hardened states and factors affecting them were reviewed. In spite of the high workability ...  Read More ...
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Studying the Erosion Corrosion Behavior of NiCrAlY Coating Layer Applied on AISI 446 Stainless Steel Using Thermal Spray Technique
Studying the Erosion Corrosion Behavior of NiCrAlY Coating Layer Applied on AISI 446 Stainless Steel Using Thermal Spray Technique

Ghufran J. Matrood; Ahmed M. Al-Gaban; Hussain M. Yousif

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1676-1683

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1691

Abstract
  Erosion-Corrosion behavior of NiCrAlY coatings deposited on 446 stainless steel samples by flame thermal spraying was performed in this research. The hardness of uncoated and coated ...  Read More ...
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Segmentation Approach for a Noisy Iris Images Based on Hybrid Techniques
Segmentation Approach for a Noisy Iris Images Based on Hybrid Techniques

Hala J. Abdelwahed; Ashwaq T. Hashim; Ahmed M. Hasan

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1684-1691

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.450

Abstract
  Iris recognition indicates the procedure of recognizing humans based on their both left and right iris patterns. Nowadays there is rapid progress in realizing an old dream of developing ...  Read More ...
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Simulation of Self-Healing in Samawa City Distribution System
Simulation of Self-Healing in Samawa City Distribution System

Mithaq A. Kadham; Thamir M. Abdul-Wahhab

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1692-1705

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1663

Abstract
  Self-healing is the ability of a distribution system to automatically restore power after permanent faults. This paper investigates the impact of outages in the distribution network ...  Read More ...
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Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Metakaolin Based Geopolymer Concrete Pavement Bricks
Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Metakaolin Based Geopolymer Concrete Pavement Bricks

Wasan Ismail Khalil; Qias J. Frayyeh; Mahmood F. Ahmed

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1706-1716

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1699

Abstract
  The purpose of this work is to investigate the possibility to recycled and reused of waste clay brick and waste plastic as constituents in the production of green Geopolymer concrete ...  Read More ...
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Visual Depression Diagnosis From Face Based on Various Classification Algorithms
Visual Depression Diagnosis From Face Based on Various Classification Algorithms

Sana A. Nasser; Ivan A. Hashim; Wisam H. Ali

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1717-1729

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1714

Abstract
  Most psychologists believe that facial behavior through depression differs from facial behavior in the absence of depression, so facial behavior can be utilized as a dependable indicator ...  Read More ...
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Optimum Simultaneous Distributed Generation Units Insertion and Distribution Network Reconfiguration Using Salp Swarm Algorithm
Optimum Simultaneous Distributed Generation Units Insertion and Distribution Network Reconfiguration Using Salp Swarm Algorithm

Ahmed H .Mashal; Rashid AL-Rubayi; Mohammed Kdair Abd

Volume 38, 11A , November 2020, Page 1730-1743

https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.v38i11A.1792

Abstract
  Contemporary researches offer that most researchers have concentrated on either network reconfiguration or Distributed Generation (DG) units insertion for boosting the performance of ...  Read More ...