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Effect of adjacent structures on footing settlement for different multi-building arrangements

  • Shrish Chandrawanshi EMAIL logo and Vivek Garg
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Abstract

Rapid urbanization and land scarcity lead to the construction of multiple structures in proximity, supported on common soil media. This proximity increases soil stress, influencing the deformation characteristics of nearby footings. Hence, there is a need to investigate the effect of structure–soil–structure interaction (SSSI) on the footing settlement. In the present study, the effect of SSSI on the footing settlement of a three-storey building is investigated due to the presence of similar adjacent buildings arranged in various patterns (single adjacent building, side-by-side, L-shape, and inverted T-shape). The various interaction analyses are performed using finite element software ANSYS under gravity loading. The vertical and differential settlement of footings obtained from soil–structure interaction (SSI) and SSSI analyses are compared to evaluate the effect of SSSI under various adjacent building arrangements. The results indicate that in SSI case, inner footings show greater settlement compared to peripheral footings which causes high value of differential settlement between peripheral footings and those immediately adjacent to them. However, the presence of an adjacent structure in SSSI cases provides higher settlement in adjacent footings, which in turn reduces the differential settlement in these footings. Moreover, the SSSI effect on vertical settlement in SSSI (L-shaped) and SSSI (inverted T-shaped) is found to be more in corner footing located near to the adjacent buildings due to overlapping of soil stresses from two sides. The study quantifies the extent of settlement increase in various SSSI cases compared to SSI case, contributing valuable insights to mitigating potential settlement issues in densely developed areas.

1 Introduction

The structure–soil–structure interaction (SSSI) is an interdisciplinary field that deals with the interaction between adjacent structures through the soil media they are built upon. As urbanization continues to expand, structures are being constructed in close vicinity, sharing the same soil media. However, in common design practice, this interaction effect is often neglected to simplify the structural analysis. Previous studies have shown that interaction effects are quite significant, particularly built on highly compressible soils. The flexibility of soil mass causes the differential settlement between footings when loads are applied, which can lead to distress and cracking of structural elements. Therefore, it is essential to understand the behavior of closely spaced structures built on the same soil media under gravity loading to ensure safe and economical design.

Several studies have been conducted to investigate the SSSI between adjacent buildings. To investigate the SSSI, a numerical study using the finite element method (FEM) in buildings was conducted by Bolisetti and Whittaker [1]. The study demonstrated the effects of soil stiffness, building height, and foundation depth on the dynamic response of buildings. The findings revealed that soil stiffness, building height, and foundation depth are significant parameters that affect the response of structures. Aji et al. studied the influence of SSSI on the seismic response of 2D and 3D structures in an arbitrary layered half-space using a boundary element method and soil–structure hybrid FEM. The study found that SSSI has a significant impact on the seismic response of structures, and the 3D SSSI model is more accurate than the 1D model [2]. Vicencio et al. recently provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the SSSI. It covers the intricate dynamics of SSSI, emphasizing its significance in structural engineering, particularly in seismic-prone regions. Additionally, the article investigates the broader aspect of Site-City Interactions, exploring how urban environments interact with the underlying soil and structural elements. The review is likely to encompass recent advancements, challenges, and potential future directions in these critical areas of study, offering valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and professionals in the field [3].

Recent studies have explored various aspects of SSSI, ranging from the dynamic response of closely spaced foundations to the effects of building clusters on soil motion. Mohammadyar and Akhtarpour studied the impact of soil–structure interaction (SSI) on urban buildings using advanced modeling techniques. The study revealed changes in mode shapes, torsional effects, and variations in inter-story drift patterns compared to fixed-base models, underscoring the importance of considering SSI in seismic design and analysis [4]. Wang et al. observed that the presence of surface buildings can affect free-field soil motion, with denser structural layouts enhancing interaction effects. This suggests that building arrangement may play a crucial role in settlement patterns. The complexity of SSSI effects is further underscored by studies focusing on specific structural configurations [5]. Chen et al. investigated the SSSI of adjacent nuclear power plants, finding that the presence of one structure can influence the seismic response of its neighbor, although to a limited extent. Such findings emphasize the need for detailed examination of various multi-building arrangements and their impact on foundation behavior [6]. Chandrawanshi and Garg investigate the effects of SSSI on adjacent buildings’ foundation forces compared to non-interaction analysis (NIA) and SSI. The results show that SSSI effects lead to substantial force redistribution in footings compared to SSI and NIA, with the greatest impact on footings nearest to adjacent structures [7].

Zeolla et al. conducted a comprehensive numerical study analyzing the static and dynamic responses of three adjacent shallow foundations. Their findings highlighted the importance of considering SSSI effects, particularly for squat structures, and demonstrated significant increases in spectral acceleration along the ascending branch of the design spectrum. The influence of adjacent structures extends beyond seismic considerations to static settlement behaviors. While extensive research has been conducted on SSI for individual buildings, the effects of multiple building arrangements on footing settlement remain less explored [8]. Chen et al. present a discrete modeling approach for analyzing dynamic interactions between structures, soil, and embedded foundations. The study focuses on developing a detailed model that captures the complexities of these interactions, particularly in the context of embedded foundations [9].

Kamal et al. demonstrated that SSSI effects can expand displacement demands by up to 30% in mid-rise buildings [10]. Furthermore, when combined with rotational ground motion, these effects can amplify structural responses by as much as 40%, a finding corroborated by Vicencio and Alexander [11]. The influence of site-city interaction on building responses has been quantified to reach up to 24%, depending upon urban configuration and soil characteristics Vicencio and Alexander [12]. Chen et al. revealed that soil nonlinearity can have both reducing and amplifying effects on these phenomena [13]. In the context of adjacent structures, Kandemir and Jankowski [14] observed that SSI can intensify pounding forces, while Sanghai and Pawade elucidated its implications for damping requirements and friction damper efficacy [15]. Advancements in SSI modeling techniques have been proposed by Dhehbiya and Salah [16], and Kraus et al. underscored the criticality of foundation contact pressure in seismic design considerations [17].

The present study aims to address this knowledge gap by examining the vertical and differential settlement of footings due to multi arrangement of adjacent buildings. Building upon the methodologies and insights from recent SSSI research, this article investigates how different multi-building arrangements influence footing settlement patterns. This article is structured as follows: first, is a comprehensive literature review of current knowledge on SSSI, footing settlement, and multi-building interactions. Next, the research methodology will be detailed, including the numerical modeling approach and the parameters considered in the study. Section 3 will present the findings on vertical and differential settlement for various building arrangements. Finally, conclusions will be drawn, highlighting the key insights and recommendations for future research.

2 Problem for investigation

To investigate the SSSI effect on the vertical and differential settlement of footings, various interaction analyses, i.e., SSI and SSSI analyses with various arrangements, were performed under gravity loading using finite element analysis software ANSYS. In SSI and SSSI analyses, the superstructure, its foundation, and underlying soil were considered to act as a single compatible structural unit for more realistic analysis.

In the present study, to investigate the interaction behavior, the interaction analyses were carried out on a three-storey symmetrical RCC building for five cases. Case 1 was the SSI analysis considering the columns supported on isolated footings and resting on soil media under gravity loading. Case 2 to case 5 were the SSSI analysis, considering single adjacent building, side-by-side, L-shaped, and inverted T-shaped arrangements of adjacent buildings, respectively, founded on the isolated footing and resting on soil media.

This study aims to investigate the SSSI effect on footing vertical and differential settlement with various arrangements of adjacent buildings under gravity loading. To observe the SSSI effect, the various models are prepared by different arrangements of adjacent buildings shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 illustrates five different configurations of adjacent buildings to demonstrate various SSSI cases. The arrangements progress from (1) a single building (SSI) to more complex layouts including, (2) two similar adjacent buildings, (3) three buildings side by side in a row, (4) an L-shaped arrangement, and (5) an inverted T-shape. “M” represents the main building under study, while “A” indicates adjacent buildings. This figure shows the range of building arrangements typically encountered in urban settings, which are crucial for analyzing the effects of SSSI on foundation behavior.

Figure 1 
               Plan of adjacent buildings with various arrangements: (a) SSI, (b) SSSI (single adjacent building), (c) SSSI (side by side), (d) SSSI (L-shaped), and (e) SSSI (inverted T-shaped).
Figure 1

Plan of adjacent buildings with various arrangements: (a) SSI, (b) SSSI (single adjacent building), (c) SSSI (side by side), (d) SSSI (L-shaped), and (e) SSSI (inverted T-shaped).

2.1 Modeling of structure

A three-storey RCC symmetric building of 4-bay × 4-bay was considered for interaction analyses in the present problem. It was assumed that the joints between various members are perfectly rigid. The SSI and SSSI analyses were carried out considering that the columns are supported on individual column footings (isolated footings) and resting on soil media. The RCC building was assumed to behave in a linear elastic manner. It was also assumed that footings of similar adjacent buildings are of the same size and located at the same level. The elevation and plan view of the building structure is shown in Figure 2, whereas material and geometrical properties of the RCC building and footing are given in Table 1.

Figure 2 
                  Plan and elevation of the superstructure. (a) Plan and (b) elevation.
Figure 2

Plan and elevation of the superstructure. (a) Plan and (b) elevation.

Table 1

Material and geometrical properties of the superstructure and its foundation

Sr. no. Description Value
1 Elastic modulus of concrete 2.5 × 107 kN/m2
2 Poisson’s ratio of concrete 0.17
3 Size of column 0.40 m × 0.40 m
4 Size of beam 0.25 m × 0.50 m
5 Slabs thickness 0.14 m
6 Size of isolated footing 2.6 m × 2.6 m × 0.5 m

The footing plan of the SSSI model with a single adjacent building is shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3 
                  Footing plan.
Figure 3

Footing plan.

2.2 Modeling of soil domain

The soil mass was idealized as isotropic and homogeneous. It was assumed that rocky strata were present at a depth of 13 m; hence, the soil model was considered 130 m × 130 m × 13 m which is achieved by trial and error by performing linear interaction analysis. The extent of soil mass was decided where horizontal stresses are found to be negligible due to loading on the superstructure. The soil behavior was considered with 25 × 103 kN/m2 of elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio of 0.30.

2.3 Gravity load

The dead load and imposed load have been taken as per Bureau of Indian Standards code IS 875 (Part 1) and (Part 2): 1987, respectively [18,19]. The thickness of the brick wall was considered 230 mm for outer walls and 130 mm for inner walls. The evaluated loads which include dead and imposed loads are shown in Table 2.

Table 2

Gravity loads on the superstructure

Sr. no. Loads Structural component Intensity
1 Dead load Outer walls 13.80 kN/m
Inner walls 7.80 kN/m
Parapet wall 6.90 kN/m
Slab 3.50 kN/m2
Slab finish 1.00 kN/m2
Column 4.00 kN/m2
2 Imposed load 1st and 2nd floors 3.0 kN/m2
Roof 1.50 kN/m2

2.4 Boundary condition

In SSI and SSSI models, the soil mass was restricted from vertical displacement at the bottom boundary considering the rock beneath it, while at the horizontal boundaries, the soil mass was restrained for corresponding horizontal displacement.

2.5 Finite element meshing

The finite element discretization of the interaction model was performed by using appropriate elements available in the ANSYS library. The beam and column components were modeled by BEAM188 elements, while slab and footings were modeled using SHELL181 elements. The soil domain was discretized by SOLID186 and SOLID187 elements. The surface-to-surface interaction between the footing and the soil was defined by CONTA174 and TARGE170 interface elements. The soil mass was discretized with finer meshes in close vicinity of footing where stresses are of higher order to achieve computational accuracy. The finite element meshing of the problem is shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 
                  Finite element meshing of SSI model.
Figure 4

Finite element meshing of SSI model.

3 Results

3.1 Vertical settlement (Uy) of the footings

The results of the interaction analyses are presented and discussed for the vertical settlement (Uy) of the footings due to gravity loading.

The footings vertical settlement (Uy) of SSI and SSSI analyses with various arrangements of adjacent buildings under gravity loading and their ratios are shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5 
                  Effect of SSSI on vertical settlement (mm) of footings with various arrangements of adjacent buildings.
Figure 5

Effect of SSSI on vertical settlement (mm) of footings with various arrangements of adjacent buildings.

The effect of SSSI causes a significant increase in the vertical settlement of footings located near the adjacent buildings in all cases due to overlapping of stress in soil media. However, this effect reduces gradually for the footings located away from the adjacent buildings. SSSI (L-shaped) and SSSI (inverted T-shaped) provide a maximum increase of 1.80 and 1.76 times in the vertical settlement in corner footing E5, respectively, compared to SSI. Moreover, the SSSI (single adjacent building) and SSSI (side by side) provide a maximum increase of only 1.43 and 1.38 times in the vertical settlement in corner footing E5, respectively, compared to SSI. This increase in SSSI effect in SSSI (L-shaped) and SSSI (inverted T-shaped) is found to be more in corner footing (E5) due to overlapping of soil stresses from two sides compared to SSSI (single adjacent building) and SSSI (side-by-side) case, where overlapping of stresses is only from one side.

The effect of SSI and SSSI on footing settlement under gravity loading with various arrangements of adjacent buildings is shown in Figures 610. The figure illustrates the variation in the vertical settlement of footings with different arrangements of adjacent buildings.

Figure 6 
                  Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSI case.
Figure 6

Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSI case.

Figure 7 
                  Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (single adjacent building) case.
Figure 7

Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (single adjacent building) case.

Figure 8 
                  Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (side-by-side) case.
Figure 8

Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (side-by-side) case.

Figure 9 
                  Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (L-shaped) case.
Figure 9

Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (L-shaped) case.

Figure 10 
                  Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (inverted T-shaped) case.
Figure 10

Vertical settlement (mm) of footings for SSSI (inverted T-shaped) case.

3.2 Differential settlement between the footings

The results of interaction analyses are presented and discussed for the differential settlement between the footings due to gravity loading. For a better understanding of the SSSI effect, results are shown as per the footing pattern described in Figure 3.

3.2.1 Differential settlement between the footings due to single adjacent building

The differential settlement between the footings for SSI and SSSI analyses due to a single adjacent building is shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 
                     Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to single adjacent building.
Figure 11

Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to single adjacent building.

The SSSI effect causes a significant increase in differential settlement between footings that are nearest to adjacent buildings. However, a significant decrease is found between the footings nearest to the adjacent building and next to the nearest footings. The SSSI effect significantly altered the differential settlement between most of the footings due to a single adjacent building compared to SSI.

3.2.1.1 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along X-direction

In SSSI analysis, the presence of adjacent buildings causes an increase in stress in soil media which results in more settlement in nearby footings (E1–E5). This in turn reduces the differential settlement between footings E1–D1 to E5–D5, which varies from 0.12 to 0.17 times compared to SSI analysis. SSSI provides a significant variation of −0.50 to 1.53 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI. The maximum increase in differential settlement is found nearly 1.53 times between footings B3–C3 whereas the maximum decrease of nearly −0.50 times is found between footings C3–D3.

3.2.1.2 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along z-direction

The SSSI causes a maximum increase in differential settlement in footings nearest to adjacent buildings (E1–E5) which varies from 1.32 to 1.48 times compared to SSI analysis. However, this effect diminishes gradually for the footings which are located far from the adjacent building. Overall, SSSI provides a significant variation of 1.00–1.48 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI.

3.2.2 Differential settlement between the footings due to adjacent buildings in side-by-side arrangement

The differential settlement between the footings for SSI and SSSI analyses due to adjacent buildings in a side-by-side arrangement under gravity loading is shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 
                     Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to side-by-side adjacent buildings arrangement.
Figure 12

Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to side-by-side adjacent buildings arrangement.

The SSSI effect causes a significant increase in differential settlement between footings that are nearest to adjacent buildings. However, a significant decrease is found between the footings nearest to the adjacent building and next to the nearest footings. The SSSI effect significantly altered the differential settlement between most of the footings for side-by-side arrangements of adjacent buildings compared to SSI.

3.2.2.1 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along x-direction

The effect of SSSI causes a significant decrease in the differential settlement between footings due to adjacent buildings on both sides. However, this effect keeps reducing gradually for the footings located away from the adjacent buildings. Additionally, SSSI provides a significant variation of 0.03–0.24 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI.

3.2.2.2 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along z-direction

The SSSI causes a maximum increase in differential settlement in footings nearest to adjacent buildings (A1–A5 and E1–E5) which varies from 1.29 to 1.50 times compared to SSI analysis. However, this effect reduces gradually for the footings that are located far from the adjacent buildings. Overall, SSSI provides a significant variation of 1.06–1.50 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI.

3.2.3 Differential settlement between the footings due to adjacent buildings in L-shaped arrangement

The differential settlement between the footings for SSI and SSSI analyses due to adjacent buildings in an L-shaped arrangement under gravity loading is shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13 
                     Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to L-shaped adjacent building arrangement.
Figure 13

Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to L-shaped adjacent building arrangement.

The SSSI effect significantly altered the differential settlement between most of the footings for L-shaped arrangements of adjacent buildings compared to SSI.

3.2.3.1 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along x-direction

SSSI provides a significant variation of −0.47 to 1.96 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI. The maximum increase in differential settlement is found nearly 1.96 times between footings B5–C5 whereas the maximum decrease of nearly 0.12 times is found between footings D2–E2 and D3–E3.

3.2.3.2 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along z-direction

The SSSI causes a maximum increase in differential settlement between footings A2–A3 to E2–E3 that varies from 1.44 to 1.96 times compared to SSI analysis. Overall, SSSI provides a significant variation of −0.46 to 1.96 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI.

3.2.4 Differential settlement between the footings due to adjacent buildings in inverted T-shaped arrangement

The differential settlement between the footings for SSI and SSSI analyses due to adjacent buildings in an inverted T-shaped arrangement under gravity loading is shown in Figure 14. The SSSI effect significantly altered the differential settlement between most of the footings for inverted T-shaped arrangements of adjacent buildings compared to SSI.

Figure 14 
                     Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to inverted T-shaped adjacent buildings arrangement.
Figure 14

Effect of SSSI on differential settlement (mm) due to inverted T-shaped adjacent buildings arrangement.

3.2.4.1 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along x-direction

The SSSI effect causes a significant decrease in differential settlement between all footings. SSSI provides a significant variation of 0.02–0.67 times in the differential settlement compared to SSI. The maximum decrease in differential settlement is found nearly 0.02 times between footings B1–C1 and C1–D1, whereas the minimum decrease of nearly 0.67 times is found between footings B5–C5 and C5–D5.

3.2.4.2 Comparison between SSI and SSSI along z-direction

The SSSI causes a significant increase in differential settlement between footings A2–A3 to E2–E3, which varies from 1.64 to 1.96 times compared to SSI analysis. Overall, the differential settlement between footings varies from −0.37 to 1.96 times compared to SSI analysis.

4 Conclusions

The study investigates the effect of SSSI on the footing settlement of a three-storey symmetrical RCC building due to the presence of a similar adjacent building with different arrangements. The various SSSI analyses are conducted to evaluate the vertical and differential settlement of footings under gravity loading compared to SSI analysis. Based on the findings of the present study, the following conclusions are made:

  1. The effect of SSSI causes a significant increase in the vertical settlement of footings located near the adjacent buildings due to the overlapping of stress in soil media. However, this effect reduces gradually for the footings located away from the adjacent buildings.

  2. The SSSI effect on vertical settlement in SSSI (L-shaped) and SSSI (inverted T-shaped) is found to be more in corner footing located near the adjacent buildings due to overlapping of soil stresses from two sides compared to SSSI (single adjacent building) and SSSI (side-by-side) cases, where overlapping of stresses is only from one side.

  3. SSSI (L-shaped) and SSSI (inverted T-shaped) provide a maximum increase of 1.80 and 1.76 times in the vertical settlement in corner footing, respectively. However, the SSSI (single adjacent building) and SSSI (side by side) provide a maximum increase of only 1.43 and 1.38 times in the vertical settlement, respectively.

  4. The SSSI effect significantly altered the differential settlement between most of the footings for different arrangements of adjacent buildings compared to SSI.

  5. In the SSI case, inner footings show greater settlement compared to peripheral footings which causes a high value of differential settlement between peripheral footings and those immediately adjacent to them. However, the presence of an adjacent structure in SSSI cases provides higher settlement in adjacent footings, which in turn reduces the differential settlement in these footings.

Future research in the field of SSSI can focus on a wider range of building configurations and arrangements to capture the full spectrum of SSSI effects in densely built environments. Long-term studies are crucial to assess the cumulative impact of SSSI on settlement patterns over time, considering factors such as soil consolidation and creep. Additionally, investigating the combined effects of SSSI and dynamic loading, particularly seismic activities, would provide valuable insights into foundation behavior and overall building performance under various stress conditions. The influence of different foundation types, including deep foundations and mat foundations, on SSSI effects and settlement patterns should also be explored to inform more robust design practices. To validate numerical findings and bridge the gap between theoretical models and real-world applications, it is imperative to conduct field studies or full-scale experiments. These empirical investigations would not only provide crucial data on SSSI effects but also help refine existing models and develop more accurate predictive tools for urban planning and structural design.

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  2. Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and consented to its submission to the journal, reviewed all the results, and approved the final version of the manuscript. Methodology, formal analysis, validation, writing – original draft, visualization, conceptualization, investigation, data curation, writing – SC; visualization, data curation, supervision, writing – review and editing – VG.

  3. Conflict of interest: Authors state no conflict of interest.

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Received: 2024-05-25
Revised: 2024-09-21
Accepted: 2024-10-17
Published Online: 2024-12-02

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  33. Effect of adjacent structures on footing settlement for different multi-building arrangements
  34. Analyzing the impact of curved tracks on wheel flange thickness reduction in railway systems
  35. Review Articles
  36. Mechanical and smart properties of cement nanocomposites containing nanomaterials: A brief review
  37. Applications of nanotechnology and nanoproduction techniques
  38. Relationship between indoor environmental quality and guests’ comfort and satisfaction at green hotels: A comprehensive review
  39. Communication
  40. Techniques to mitigate the admission of radon inside buildings
  41. Erratum
  42. Erratum to “Effect of short heat treatment on mechanical properties and shape memory properties of Cu–Al–Ni shape memory alloy”
  43. Special Issue: AESMT-3 - Part II
  44. Integrated fuzzy logic and multicriteria decision model methods for selecting suitable sites for wastewater treatment plant: A case study in the center of Basrah, Iraq
  45. Physical and mechanical response of porous metals composites with nano-natural additives
  46. Special Issue: AESMT-4 - Part II
  47. New recycling method of lubricant oil and the effect on the viscosity and viscous shear as an environmentally friendly
  48. Identify the effect of Fe2O3 nanoparticles on mechanical and microstructural characteristics of aluminum matrix composite produced by powder metallurgy technique
  49. Static behavior of piled raft foundation in clay
  50. Ultra-low-power CMOS ring oscillator with minimum power consumption of 2.9 pW using low-voltage biasing technique
  51. Using ANN for well type identifying and increasing production from Sa’di formation of Halfaya oil field – Iraq
  52. Optimizing the performance of concrete tiles using nano-papyrus and carbon fibers
  53. Special Issue: AESMT-5 - Part II
  54. Comparative the effect of distribution transformer coil shape on electromagnetic forces and their distribution using the FEM
  55. The complex of Weyl module in free characteristic in the event of a partition (7,5,3)
  56. Restrained captive domination number
  57. Experimental study of improving hot mix asphalt reinforced with carbon fibers
  58. Asphalt binder modified with recycled tyre rubber
  59. Thermal performance of radiant floor cooling with phase change material for energy-efficient buildings
  60. Surveying the prediction of risks in cryptocurrency investments using recurrent neural networks
  61. A deep reinforcement learning framework to modify LQR for an active vibration control applied to 2D building models
  62. Evaluation of mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls for different soil–structure interaction methods: A review
  63. Assessment of heat transfer in a triangular duct with different configurations of ribs using computational fluid dynamics
  64. Sulfate removal from wastewater by using waste material as an adsorbent
  65. Experimental investigation on strengthening lap joints subjected to bending in glulam timber beams using CFRP sheets
  66. A study of the vibrations of a rotor bearing suspended by a hybrid spring system of shape memory alloys
  67. Stability analysis of Hub dam under rapid drawdown
  68. Developing ANFIS-FMEA model for assessment and prioritization of potential trouble factors in Iraqi building projects
  69. Numerical and experimental comparison study of piled raft foundation
  70. Effect of asphalt modified with waste engine oil on the durability properties of hot asphalt mixtures with reclaimed asphalt pavement
  71. Hydraulic model for flood inundation in Diyala River Basin using HEC-RAS, PMP, and neural network
  72. Numerical study on discharge capacity of piano key side weir with various ratios of the crest length to the width
  73. The optimal allocation of thyristor-controlled series compensators for enhancement HVAC transmission lines Iraqi super grid by using seeker optimization algorithm
  74. Numerical and experimental study of the impact on aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA0012 airfoil
  75. Effect of nano-TiO2 on physical and rheological properties of asphalt cement
  76. Performance evolution of novel palm leaf powder used for enhancing hot mix asphalt
  77. Performance analysis, evaluation, and improvement of selected unsignalized intersection using SIDRA software – Case study
  78. Flexural behavior of RC beams externally reinforced with CFRP composites using various strategies
  79. Influence of fiber types on the properties of the artificial cold-bonded lightweight aggregates
  80. Experimental investigation of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded BFRP composites
  81. Generalized RKM methods for solving fifth-order quasi-linear fractional partial differential equation
  82. An experimental and numerical study investigating sediment transport position in the bed of sewer pipes in Karbala
  83. Role of individual component failure in the performance of a 1-out-of-3 cold standby system: A Markov model approach
  84. Implementation for the cases (5, 4) and (5, 4)/(2, 0)
  85. Center group actions and related concepts
  86. Experimental investigation of the effect of horizontal construction joints on the behavior of deep beams
  87. Deletion of a vertex in even sum domination
  88. Deep learning techniques in concrete powder mix designing
  89. Effect of loading type in concrete deep beam with strut reinforcement
  90. Studying the effect of using CFRP warping on strength of husk rice concrete columns
  91. Parametric analysis of the influence of climatic factors on the formation of traditional buildings in the city of Al Najaf
  92. Suitability location for landfill using a fuzzy-GIS model: A case study in Hillah, Iraq
  93. Hybrid approach for cost estimation of sustainable building projects using artificial neural networks
  94. Assessment of indirect tensile stress and tensile–strength ratio and creep compliance in HMA mixes with micro-silica and PMB
  95. Density functional theory to study stopping power of proton in water, lung, bladder, and intestine
  96. A review of single flow, flow boiling, and coating microchannel studies
  97. Effect of GFRP bar length on the flexural behavior of hybrid concrete beams strengthened with NSM bars
  98. Exploring the impact of parameters on flow boiling heat transfer in microchannels and coated microtubes: A comprehensive review
  99. Crumb rubber modification for enhanced rutting resistance in asphalt mixtures
  100. Special Issue: AESMT-6
  101. Design of a new sorting colors system based on PLC, TIA portal, and factory I/O programs
  102. Forecasting empirical formula for suspended sediment load prediction at upstream of Al-Kufa barrage, Kufa City, Iraq
  103. Optimization and characterization of sustainable geopolymer mortars based on palygorskite clay, water glass, and sodium hydroxide
  104. Sediment transport modelling upstream of Al Kufa Barrage
  105. Study of energy loss, range, and stopping time for proton in germanium and copper materials
  106. Effect of internal and external recycle ratios on the nutrient removal efficiency of anaerobic/anoxic/oxic (VIP) wastewater treatment plant
  107. Enhancing structural behaviour of polypropylene fibre concrete columns longitudinally reinforced with fibreglass bars
  108. Sustainable road paving: Enhancing concrete paver blocks with zeolite-enhanced cement
  109. Evaluation of the operational performance of Karbala waste water treatment plant under variable flow using GPS-X model
  110. Design and simulation of photonic crystal fiber for highly sensitive chemical sensing applications
  111. Optimization and design of a new column sequencing for crude oil distillation at Basrah refinery
  112. Inductive 3D numerical modelling of the tibia bone using MRI to examine von Mises stress and overall deformation
  113. An image encryption method based on modified elliptic curve Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol and Hill Cipher
  114. Experimental investigation of generating superheated steam using a parabolic dish with a cylindrical cavity receiver: A case study
  115. Effect of surface roughness on the interface behavior of clayey soils
  116. Investigated of the optical properties for SiO2 by using Lorentz model
  117. Measurements of induced vibrations due to steel pipe pile driving in Al-Fao soil: Effect of partial end closure
  118. Experimental and numerical studies of ballistic resistance of hybrid sandwich composite body armor
  119. Evaluation of clay layer presence on shallow foundation settlement in dry sand under an earthquake
  120. Optimal design of mechanical performances of asphalt mixtures comprising nano-clay additives
  121. Advancing seismic performance: Isolators, TMDs, and multi-level strategies in reinforced concrete buildings
  122. Predicted evaporation in Basrah using artificial neural networks
  123. Energy management system for a small town to enhance quality of life
  124. Numerical study on entropy minimization in pipes with helical airfoil and CuO nanoparticle integration
  125. Equations and methodologies of inlet drainage system discharge coefficients: A review
  126. Thermal buckling analysis for hybrid and composite laminated plate by using new displacement function
  127. Investigation into the mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight mortar using commercial beads or recycled expanded polystyrene
  128. Experimental and theoretical analysis of single-jet column and concrete column using double-jet grouting technique applied at Al-Rashdia site
  129. The impact of incorporating waste materials on the mechanical and physical characteristics of tile adhesive materials
  130. Seismic resilience: Innovations in structural engineering for earthquake-prone areas
  131. Automatic human identification using fingerprint images based on Gabor filter and SIFT features fusion
  132. Performance of GRKM-method for solving classes of ordinary and partial differential equations of sixth-orders
  133. Visible light-boosted photodegradation activity of Ag–AgVO3/Zn0.5Mn0.5Fe2O4 supported heterojunctions for effective degradation of organic contaminates
  134. Production of sustainable concrete with treated cement kiln dust and iron slag waste aggregate
  135. Key effects on the structural behavior of fiber-reinforced lightweight concrete-ribbed slabs: A review
  136. A comparative analysis of the energy dissipation efficiency of various piano key weir types
  137. Special Issue: Transport 2022 - Part II
  138. Variability in road surface temperature in urban road network – A case study making use of mobile measurements
  139. Special Issue: BCEE5-2023
  140. Evaluation of reclaimed asphalt mixtures rejuvenated with waste engine oil to resist rutting deformation
  141. Assessment of potential resistance to moisture damage and fatigue cracks of asphalt mixture modified with ground granulated blast furnace slag
  142. Investigating seismic response in adjacent structures: A study on the impact of buildings’ orientation and distance considering soil–structure interaction
  143. Improvement of porosity of mortar using polyethylene glycol pre-polymer-impregnated mortar
  144. Three-dimensional analysis of steel beam-column bolted connections
  145. Assessment of agricultural drought in Iraq employing Landsat and MODIS imagery
  146. Performance evaluation of grouted porous asphalt concrete
  147. Optimization of local modified metakaolin-based geopolymer concrete by Taguchi method
  148. Effect of waste tire products on some characteristics of roller-compacted concrete
  149. Studying the lateral displacement of retaining wall supporting sandy soil under dynamic loads
  150. Seismic performance evaluation of concrete buttress dram (Dynamic linear analysis)
  151. Behavior of soil reinforced with micropiles
  152. Possibility of production high strength lightweight concrete containing organic waste aggregate and recycled steel fibers
  153. An investigation of self-sensing and mechanical properties of smart engineered cementitious composites reinforced with functional materials
  154. Forecasting changes in precipitation and temperatures of a regional watershed in Northern Iraq using LARS-WG model
  155. Experimental investigation of dynamic soil properties for modeling energy-absorbing layers
  156. Numerical investigation of the effect of longitudinal steel reinforcement ratio on the ductility of concrete beams
  157. An experimental study on the tensile properties of reinforced asphalt pavement
  158. Self-sensing behavior of hot asphalt mixture with steel fiber-based additive
  159. Behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete deep beams reinforced by basalt fibers
  160. Optimizing asphalt binder performance with various PET types
  161. Investigation of the hydraulic characteristics and homogeneity of the microstructure of the air voids in the sustainable rigid pavement
  162. Enhanced biogas production from municipal solid waste via digestion with cow manure: A case study
  163. Special Issue: AESMT-7 - Part I
  164. Preparation and investigation of cobalt nanoparticles by laser ablation: Structure, linear, and nonlinear optical properties
  165. Seismic analysis of RC building with plan irregularity in Baghdad/Iraq to obtain the optimal behavior
  166. The effect of urban environment on large-scale path loss model’s main parameters for mmWave 5G mobile network in Iraq
  167. Formatting a questionnaire for the quality control of river bank roads
  168. Vibration suppression of smart composite beam using model predictive controller
  169. Machine learning-based compressive strength estimation in nanomaterial-modified lightweight concrete
  170. In-depth analysis of critical factors affecting Iraqi construction projects performance
  171. Behavior of container berth structure under the influence of environmental and operational loads
  172. Energy absorption and impact response of ballistic resistance laminate
  173. Effect of water-absorbent polymer balls in internal curing on punching shear behavior of bubble slabs
  174. Effect of surface roughness on interface shear strength parameters of sandy soils
  175. Evaluating the interaction for embedded H-steel section in normal concrete under monotonic and repeated loads
  176. Estimation of the settlement of pile head using ANN and multivariate linear regression based on the results of load transfer method
  177. Enhancing communication: Deep learning for Arabic sign language translation
  178. A review of recent studies of both heat pipe and evaporative cooling in passive heat recovery
  179. Effect of nano-silica on the mechanical properties of LWC
  180. An experimental study of some mechanical properties and absorption for polymer-modified cement mortar modified with superplasticizer
  181. Digital beamforming enhancement with LSTM-based deep learning for millimeter wave transmission
  182. Developing an efficient planning process for heritage buildings maintenance in Iraq
  183. Design and optimization of two-stage controller for three-phase multi-converter/multi-machine electric vehicle
  184. Evaluation of microstructure and mechanical properties of Al1050/Al2O3/Gr composite processed by forming operation ECAP
  185. Calculations of mass stopping power and range of protons in organic compounds (CH3OH, CH2O, and CO2) at energy range of 0.01–1,000 MeV
  186. Investigation of in vitro behavior of composite coating hydroxyapatite-nano silver on 316L stainless steel substrate by electrophoretic technic for biomedical tools
  187. A review: Enhancing tribological properties of journal bearings composite materials
  188. Improvements in the randomness and security of digital currency using the photon sponge hash function through Maiorana–McFarland S-box replacement
  189. Design a new scheme for image security using a deep learning technique of hierarchical parameters
  190. Special Issue: ICES 2023
  191. Comparative geotechnical analysis for ultimate bearing capacity of precast concrete piles using cone resistance measurements
  192. Visualizing sustainable rainwater harvesting: A case study of Karbala Province
  193. Geogrid reinforcement for improving bearing capacity and stability of square foundations
  194. Evaluation of the effluent concentrations of Karbala wastewater treatment plant using reliability analysis
  195. Adsorbent made with inexpensive, local resources
  196. Effect of drain pipes on seepage and slope stability through a zoned earth dam
  197. Sediment accumulation in an 8 inch sewer pipe for a sample of various particles obtained from the streets of Karbala city, Iraq
  198. Special Issue: IETAS 2024 - Part I
  199. Analyzing the impact of transfer learning on explanation accuracy in deep learning-based ECG recognition systems
  200. Effect of scale factor on the dynamic response of frame foundations
  201. Improving multi-object detection and tracking with deep learning, DeepSORT, and frame cancellation techniques
  202. The impact of using prestressed CFRP bars on the development of flexural strength
  203. Assessment of surface hardness and impact strength of denture base resins reinforced with silver–titanium dioxide and silver–zirconium dioxide nanoparticles: In vitro study
  204. A data augmentation approach to enhance breast cancer detection using generative adversarial and artificial neural networks
  205. Modification of the 5D Lorenz chaotic map with fuzzy numbers for video encryption in cloud computing
  206. Special Issue: 51st KKBN - Part I
  207. Evaluation of static bending caused damage of glass-fiber composite structure using terahertz inspection
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