Volume 21 Issue 6

Published: 2013-12-01

Contents


Article
Design Characteristics of the Written Inscriptions in Islamic Architecture

D. Ahmed Abdel WahedThanoon, D. Hassan Mahmood Haj Kasim

Buildings in Islamic architecture are characterized in general, in employing written inscriptions in many aspects of the building; as the external elements (facades, entrances, minarets, domes ...)...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82151

Pages: 54-70
Implementation OfThe SPWM Technique For Harmonic Elimination Using Microcontroller

Kamil G. Salih

AbstractElimination of load harmonics can be achieved by either filtration of selected harmonics or the use of pulse-width modulation PWM technique. Many PWM techniques are developed, but the most...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82378

Pages: 31-45
Utilization of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Mortar and Concrete

I. H. Hassan, O. M. Abdul-Kareem, Ahmed Yasin Shihab

Abstract This research examines the potential of using cement kiln dust (CKD) as a blended cement material to study the effects of this partial replacement on the most important properties of...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82390

Pages: 72-87
Effect of Friction Stir Welding Parameters on the Impact Energy of the Weldments of Poorly Weldable Aluminum Alloys by Fusion Welding

Key words, QaysHazim Ismael, impact energy, Friction stir welding, high strength aluminum alloys, Dr.Waleed Jalal Ali

The aim of the present research was to study the effect of friction stir welding parameters such as ( tool rotation and tool travel speeds) on the impact energy of (6.1 mm) thick weldments of...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82148

Pages: 1-12
Vegetation Loss Detection of Nineveh Province Using Remote Sensing Images Based on Ant Colony Algorithm

Younis M. Abbosh, Turkan Ahmed Khaleel, Joanne H. Al-Khalidy

AbstractNineveh province in Iraq has experienced a process of land cover conversion and vegetation loss especially in last decades. It is important to get accurate information on vegetation loss...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82386

Pages: 60-71
structural response of aflanget bolted join under the effect of various parameters

saad ahmed younis, rafi khalil albazzaz

AbstractThe present work describes the structural analysis performed on a preloaded bolted joint configuration. The joint modeled was comprised of two L-shaped structures connected together using a...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82661

Pages: 13-25
" Corrosion Of Gray Cast Iron By Normal And Magnetic Water"

Dr. Waleed Jalal Ali, Zenaa Moyaser Abid

AbstractResearcheshave been conductedon corrosion, its effect on the metal used, and the factors affecting the corrosion resistance and methods of protection.Inmost of these researches ferrous and...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82149

Pages: 26-37
Position ControlOf Robot ArmUsing Genetic Algorithm Based PID Controller

Majed D. Youns, Salih M. Attya, Abdulla I. Abdulla

AbstractIt is known that PID controller is used in every facet of industrial automation. The application of PID controller span from small industry to high technology industry.The aim of this paper...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82374

Pages: 19-30
Capacity Analysis and Simulation for Mobile WiMAX System in Distributed Subcarrier Permutation Modes in a Proposed Channel

Safwan E. Abdul Fatah, Dr. Sami A. Mawjoud

AbstractIn this paper, capacity analysis for mobile WiMAX working in distributed subcarrier permutation modes is investigated mathematically depending on the physical layer simulation results....

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82372

Pages: 1-18
Modeling The Impact of Application Uniformity on The Efficiency ,Adequacy ,Useful Application Uniformity And Productivity

OMAR MUQDAD ABDULGANY MAHMOOD

Abstract The study aims to develop computer model that simulates how a specimen by which to know the impact of Application uniformity on the soil surface and the lack of operating time for the...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82371

Pages: 114-128
Adhesive strength improvement of epoxy resin with different reinforcing materials

Ahmed S. Abdulaziz, Ahmed Nafie Rashid, Yasir M. Al Hbaite

AbstractAbstract: This research was carried out by adding several reinforcement materials to the epoxy type (Henkel/pattex) then the shear strength was measured. It was noticed from experimental...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82403

Pages: 116-125
Congregational Mosques Classification Using Pattern Recognition Method

Dr. A. H. Al-Jameel, Dr. M. D. Younis, R. M. Hamed

AbstractCongregational Mosques Classification is an important issue for Islamic Architecture studies which introduced many different classifications.Thispaperaims to introduce a new classification...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82365

Pages: 71-87
Performance of using crushed glass and sand as a filtration media in purification drinking water

AbeerHashim Hassan

AbstractThis research includes performance of using crushed glass as a filtration mediawith sand depending on the variation in turbidity levels in the raw water(5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200)...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82369

Pages: 100-113
The Effect of Filler Type and Content on Hot Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Properties

Nathem A .H. AL- Saffar

AbstractAsphalt concrete consists of coarse aggregates, fine aggregates, filler, and asphalt cement(used as a binder)mixed together in proportions according to a specified specifications. Mineral...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82394

Pages: 88-100
Effect of Using Anaerobic Selectors on the Performance of Continuous Flow Activated Sludge Systems

Dr. Kossay K. Al-Ahmady, Hanan Haqe Ismaeel

AbstractIn this research, four experimental plants have been constructed and operated in order to study the impact of using the anaerobic selectors on the behavior and efficiency of the extended...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82367

Pages: 88-99
Patterns of Natural Lighting in the Architecture of Le Corbusier & Kahn

Dr. A.H. Al-Jameel, Dr. H. M. Hag Kasim, S. M. Kharrufa

Le Corbusier and Kahn are two of the most distinguished architects who had employed natural lighting on the expressive dimension of Architecture. Despite the general impression given by previous...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82150

Pages: 37-54
Numerical and Experimental Study of Counter Flow Cooling Tower Performance with Difference Packs Porosity and Configuration

Dr. D. Al. D.H. Alwan, Dr. I. W. MaidA, A. H. Soheel

AbstractThis study presents an experimental and numerical investigation of the performance of a forced draft counter flow cooling tower with two kinds of wire mesh packing. The packing used in this...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82397

Pages: 101-115
Design an Embedded Web Server for Road Traffic Monitoring

Sahar Lazim Kadoory

AbstractThis paper proposes a prototype system for road traffic monitoring purposes using Wireless sensor networks (WSN) which consists of relatively inexpensive sensor nodes capable of sensing and...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82384

Pages: 46-59
Landscaped Estimation of the Ancient Mercuriferous Career Potentialities in the Algerian Northeast for Its Bio-Restoration

Fadel jamel, Abdemadjid Sadek, Latrche Filali, Azouz Mounir

AbstractThe bio-restoration project of the mercurial career of Guenicha zone operating in the region of Azzaba must not only take into account the potential of the site but also its integration...

DOI: 10.33899/rengj.2013.82410

Pages: 126-135