Mohammed Y. Fattah
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View article: The Effect of Water Tank Load Position on the Seismic Response of Pile-Supported Concrete High-Rise Buildings
The Effect of Water Tank Load Position on the Seismic Response of Pile-Supported Concrete High-Rise Buildings Open
Analyzing the seismic response of multi-story buildings in detail has gained increasing attention, with the main issue being whether and how to account for the Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) effect during this analysis. In this study, a …
View article: Advanced Techniques for Capturing Cracks in Clayey Soils: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Techniques for Capturing Cracks in Clayey Soils: A Comprehensive Review Open
Desiccation cracking in clay soils severely impacts the geotechnical engineering and environmental control by altering the soil strength, water infiltration, and structural stability. The application of traditional evaluation methods, such…
View article: Effects of Carbon Nanotubes on Asphalt Binder Rheology and Wearing Course Mixes
Effects of Carbon Nanotubes on Asphalt Binder Rheology and Wearing Course Mixes Open
This study explores the influence of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) on the rheological and mechanical performance of asphalt binders and mixtures, with the objective of determining an optimal CNT content for enhanced pavement durability. CNTs wer…
View article: Nanomaterial-Enhanced Stabilization of Soft Clayey Soils: Optimal Content, Mechanical Performance, and Practical Frameworks
Nanomaterial-Enhanced Stabilization of Soft Clayey Soils: Optimal Content, Mechanical Performance, and Practical Frameworks Open
Soft clayey soils, characterized by low shear strength and high compressibility, present significant challenges for construction and infrastructure development. This review synthesizes current research on the application of nanomaterials s…
View article: Assessment of Asphalt Mixtures Enhanced with Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene and Polyvinyl Chloride Through Rheological, Physical, Microscopic, and Workability Analyses
Assessment of Asphalt Mixtures Enhanced with Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene and Polyvinyl Chloride Through Rheological, Physical, Microscopic, and Workability Analyses Open
This study investigates the performance improvement of asphalt binders through the incorporation of two polymers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS), with asphalt grade (60–70), to address the growing demand for d…
View article: Assessment of geotechnical behavior of gypseous soil under leaching effect using machine learning
Assessment of geotechnical behavior of gypseous soil under leaching effect using machine learning Open
Gypseous soils, commonly found in arid regions, pose serious geotechnical challenges due to the consequent gypsum dissolution (leaching) effects when exposed to water. This study investigates the geotechnical behavior of gypseous soils und…
View article: Effects of Cement Treatment on the Behavior of Unsaturated Gypseous Soils
Effects of Cement Treatment on the Behavior of Unsaturated Gypseous Soils Open
View article: Comparative Analysis of Soft Clay Improvement Using Ordinary and Grouted Sand Columns with Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Comparative Analysis of Soft Clay Improvement Using Ordinary and Grouted Sand Columns with Geosynthetic Reinforcement Open
Soft clay soil is known for its high compressibility and low bearing capacity, making it one of the most challenging soil types. Sand columns and sand layers reinforced with geosynthetics are effective techniques to enhance the performance…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Base Course Binder Incorporating GGBFS and Spent FCC Catalyst
Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Base Course Binder Incorporating GGBFS and Spent FCC Catalyst Open
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and spent fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst as partial cement replacements in pavement base course materials. Various blends of GGBFS a…
View article: Monitoring Flood Waves Due to Overtopping: Case Study of Mosul Dam from Iraq
Monitoring Flood Waves Due to Overtopping: Case Study of Mosul Dam from Iraq Open
When highlighting water resource exploitation and environmental management, interest in dam break hydraulics is growing due to the possibility of hydrological events brought on by climate change and the catastrophic dam breaches that often…
View article: Lysimeter experiments of landfill liner enhanced with magnesium oxide
Lysimeter experiments of landfill liner enhanced with magnesium oxide Open
Lysimeters are frequently employed to replicate environmental conditions in landfill scenarios due to their relatively economical nature and brief study duration. Lysimeters frequently exhibit varying geometrical characteristics that modif…
View article: Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Characterization of Coated Date Palm Leaf Fiber from the Middle Region of Iraq for Potential in Civil Engineering Application
Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Characterization of Coated Date Palm Leaf Fiber from the Middle Region of Iraq for Potential in Civil Engineering Application Open
Date palm leaf fibers are suitable for engineering applications due to their availability, inexpensiveness, and ecofriendliness. However, there is a risk of biodegradation in the long term. This paper explores date palm leaf fiiber (DPL) p…
View article: Evaluation of moisture damage for warm mix asphalt (WMA) containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP)
Evaluation of moisture damage for warm mix asphalt (WMA) containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) Open
Warm mix asphalt (WMA) has attracted a lot of interest and attention from the pavement industry since it was introduced as a potential solution to replace traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA). Although WMA has several advantages over HMA pave…
View article: Finite Element Analysis of Skirted Strip Footing Resting on Cohesive Slopes
Finite Element Analysis of Skirted Strip Footing Resting on Cohesive Slopes Open
The bearing capacity of footing with and without a skirt has been investigated using a series of finite element analyses using the Geo-slope program. Several models were conducted with varying skirt depths and slope crest lactations. The i…
View article: Effect of frame foundation geometry on the dynamic response of high-speed turbo machine foundations
Effect of frame foundation geometry on the dynamic response of high-speed turbo machine foundations Open
View article: Strength and Durability Characteristics of Sustainable Pavement Base Course Stabilized with Cement Bypass Dust and Spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalyst
Strength and Durability Characteristics of Sustainable Pavement Base Course Stabilized with Cement Bypass Dust and Spent Fluid Catalytic Cracking Catalyst Open
This study explores the potential of a composite binder comprising cement bypass dust (CBD) and spent fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst for sustainable pavement base stabilization. Various CBD/FCC ratios (30:70, 50:50, 70:30) and bin…
View article: Collapsible Gypseous Soil Stabilization by Calcium Carbide Residue and Sulfonic Acid
Collapsible Gypseous Soil Stabilization by Calcium Carbide Residue and Sulfonic Acid Open
Gypseous soil is a collapsing soil that has not yet been approved as a construction material since its behavior under water, temperature, and pressure is unreliable and unpredictable. Researchers and scientists are always searching for new…
View article: Enhancement of Expansive Soil Properties by Water Treatment Sludge Ash in Landfill Liners
Enhancement of Expansive Soil Properties by Water Treatment Sludge Ash in Landfill Liners Open
This study aims to enhance the suitability of expansive clayey soils for use as landfill liners by incorporating water treatment sludge ash (WTSA). Expansive soils, prone to swelling and desiccation cracking, compromise landfill liner inte…
View article: Case Study for Adopting a Sustainable Kindergarten Design in Baghdad to Improve Thermal Comfort
Case Study for Adopting a Sustainable Kindergarten Design in Baghdad to Improve Thermal Comfort Open
View article: Evaluating hot mix asphalt for different recycled asphalt pavement contents and filler kinds utilizing marshall characteristics and moisture damage
Evaluating hot mix asphalt for different recycled asphalt pavement contents and filler kinds utilizing marshall characteristics and moisture damage Open
A significant amount of reclaimed asphalt pavement must be used to address the growing demand for sustainable road-building materials. One of the problems of employing RAP in mixes is that it makes them more rigid. The guideline specifies …
View article: Performance of Treated Date Palm Leaf Fiber as a Sustainable Reinforcement for Different Soil
Performance of Treated Date Palm Leaf Fiber as a Sustainable Reinforcement for Different Soil Open
The use of sustainable materials in geotechnical applications has increased in recent years due to their positive impacts on geo-environmental and future generations. This paper contributes to existing knowledge on geocell reinforcement of…
View article: Clay barriers performance in landfills: A review.
Clay barriers performance in landfills: A review. Open
Clay barriers have garnered much interest in environmental engineering because they successfully reduce various ecological dangers, including groundwater contamination, the migration of leachate from landfills, and waste disposal in landfi…
View article: Variation of Shear Strength of Cohesive Soils Subjected to Cyclic Loading at Different Rates of Loading
Variation of Shear Strength of Cohesive Soils Subjected to Cyclic Loading at Different Rates of Loading Open
There is a dearth of research on the cyclic vertical loading problem for cohesive soil, with the majority of studies conducted in commercial settings. The purpose of this work is to investigate the experimental effects of vertical cyclic c…
View article: Effect of degree of saturation on stresses and pore water pressure in the subgrade layer caused by railway track loading
Effect of degree of saturation on stresses and pore water pressure in the subgrade layer caused by railway track loading Open
Purpose The experiments of this study investigated the effect of the subgrade degree of saturation on the value of the stresses generated on the surface and the middle (vertical and lateral stresses). The objectives of this study can be id…
View article: Investigation of solid waste generation rate and biogas production
Investigation of solid waste generation rate and biogas production Open
Anaerobic Digestion (AD) of organic waste is one of the most promising processes and is the ideal solution for the disposal of organic waste (OW) and at the same time, the production of methane gas which may be used as a sustainable energy…
View article: Leaching-induced alterations in the geotechnical and microstructural attributes of clayey gypseous soils
Leaching-induced alterations in the geotechnical and microstructural attributes of clayey gypseous soils Open
In this paper, an attempt has been made to investigate the impacts of leaching on the geotechnical and microstructural properties of clayey gypseous soils at various percentages of gypsum; 20 %, 40 %, and 60 %, and their respective densiti…
View article: Experimental and numerical settlement analysis of railway track over geogrid reinforced ballast
Experimental and numerical settlement analysis of railway track over geogrid reinforced ballast Open
Purpose The main objective of the present research is to investigate the benefits of using geogrid reinforcement in minimizing the rate of deterioration of ballasted rail track geometry resting on soft clay and to explore the effect of loa…
View article: Stresses in Saturated and Unsaturated Subgrade Layer Induced by Railway Track Vibration
Stresses in Saturated and Unsaturated Subgrade Layer Induced by Railway Track Vibration Open
The theoretical and practical studies of the cyclic loads resulting from the movement and passage of trains on the unsaturated subgrade to determine the effect of the degree of saturation and moisture content on the foundations and infrast…
View article: Investigating seismic behavior in adjacent structures: A study on the impact of structures embedment level and existence of dead loads considering soil-structure interaction
Investigating seismic behavior in adjacent structures: A study on the impact of structures embedment level and existence of dead loads considering soil-structure interaction Open
The aim of this paper is to give a comprehensive awareness of some substantial factors including the influences of the embedment level of a building and the presence of dead loading which affect the structure-soil-structure interaction (SS…
View article: A COUPLED DYNAMIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF SATURATED SANDS
A COUPLED DYNAMIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF SATURATED SANDS Open
A general mixed finite element formulation (u - w - ) is presented in this paper. This formulation includes the inertia effects and the soil skeleton is considered compressible. The application of this formulation in solving soil dynamic p…