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9 articles for “Iraq.”
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New Species of Spiders Prodidomus rufus Hentz, 1847 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) in Iraq
Abstract: This is the first record of species Prodidomus rufus Hentz, 1847 in Iraq. One femal of Prodidomus rufus were collected from Al-Najaf province, southern Iraq. Photographys of habitus, chelicerae, palp organ and epigyne of the species are presented. So far, 46 genera of Araneae have been recorded in Iraq. Prodidomus rufus is a type of factual spider in the domestic Gnaphosidae . It is establish in China, Israel, Japan, Caledonia, …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Assessment of Pedestrian Walking Speed Through the Religious Occasions in Iraq
Abstract: The design of safe pedestrian facilities usually depends on assessment of pedestrian characteristics and behavior. In this investigation, pedestrian walking speed through the religious occasion has been monitored at three locations: Al-Kadhimiya (Imam Al-Kadim), Najaf, and Karbala (Imam Al-Husain) holy shrines. Video captures of the pedestrians through their walking to the two holy shrines have been prepared and analyzed for walking speed, gender, age groups, and clothing tradition. The pedestrian …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Treatment of Oil Spills and Heavy Metals in Environment
Abstract: Treating oil spills and heavy metals is the problem of the old decades and continued to find technicalsolutions to address the problems of pollution with heavy metals and oil spills in sea waters as aresult of transporting oil in ships. In general, the health of all marine and terrestrial organisms aswell. This term usually refers to offshore oil spills, where oil is poured into the ocean or coastalwaters, but may …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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The Physical Expression of Power in Military Architecture: A Structuralist Analysis of Historic Fortified Palaces and Forts in the Middle East
Abstract: This interpretative qualitative analysis of morphological and typological aspects of forts and fortified palaces in the Middle East from the period 230–940 is grounded theoretically in a specialized premise of structuralism. Based on fourteen selected cases, the paper addresses the origins and moderated development of forts and fortified palaces in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Oman, and Syria. It goes on to examine primary and secondary built-up zones, the diversity of defensive …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Using Pavement Automated Monitoring System in Prioritization of Maintenance Decisions
Abstract: The road transportation system greatly affects the development of economy and social activities for the country. However, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation may be extremely costly and require a lot of funds and resources. Therefore, it is essential to spend these funds in an optimal way. In recent years, the major challenge that have faced most of highway management agencies in Iraq is how to preserve the road network at an …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Runway Orientation Problems – A Case Study of Middle Euphrates International Airport MEIA
Abstract: It has been planned to design and construct a major international airport at the middle Euphrates region of Iraq to support the commercial development plan and serve the pilgrim’s occasional visit to the holly shrine at Holy Karbala and Najaf provinces. The airport site is 30 km west of Karbala at the edge of the great western desert. The design includes construction of two parallel runways of 4500 m length, …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Assessment of Pedestrian Walking Characteristics at Erbil CBD
Abstract: To enable and encourage walking, understanding of the characteristics of pedestrian movements is vital. The restrictions on vehicular movement, and scarcity of parking lots had changed the whole traffic movement to the unserviceable condition. Therefore, walking is considered as the most efficient mode of transportation at Erbil CBD area. In developing countries like Iraq, however, the recognition of the importance of pedestrian walking studies is still infancy; the published data …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Tensile and Shear Behavior of Cold, Warm and Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: The environment awareness of toxic gases emissions during the production, transportation, and construction of hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) have led to the development of Warm, half warm, and cold mix asphalt concrete. Such development of alternative mixtures is considered as sustainable materials in asphalt concrete paving process. The temperature reduction in the mixing of binder during production, handling, and compaction of the mix results in saving energy, reduction of …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Relevance and Utilization of Copper and Copper Alloys
Abstract: Copper is the oldest metal used by man. It is use dates back to prehistoric times. Copper has been mined for more than 10,000 years with a Copper pendant found in current day Iraq being dated to 8700 BC. By 5000BC Copper was being smelted from simple copper oxides. The combination of physical properties such as strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, machinability and ductility make Copper suitable for a wide range …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article