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International Conference on Architectural and Civil Engineering ICACE’21

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the 2nd International Conference on Architectural and Civil Engineering 2021 (ICACES-2021) held by Cihan University –Erbil: College of Engineering – Civil.

The College of Engineering – Cihan University -Erbil welcomes you to the 2nd International Conference on Architectural and Civil Engineering 2021(ICACES-2021), which will be held from 5th – 6th April 2021, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. This conference intends to be the global forum for researchers, educators, academicians, and engineers to present and discuss recent innovations and new techniques in Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, and Architecture. The Conference will provide a great opportunity for national and international specialists in the different fields of Civil and Architectural engineering to share experiences, innovations, achievements, and knowledge. It will bring together academics, researchers, and practicing professionals with the aim of bridging the gap between theory and practice in all engineering aspects.

We look forward to welcoming you to Erbil – Iraq at (ICACES -2021)

Conference Themes
1- Structural Engineering
2- Water Resources and Geotechnical Engineering
3- Engineering Management and Economy
4- Survey and Remote Sensing
5- Urban Design, Housing, and Planning
6- Environment and Sustainability Architecture
7- Preservation and Development

Objective
The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for civil and architectural engineers and scientists to discuss and share recent research findings in multidiscipline in these engineering fields. Professionals, experts, and scholars from various engineering disciplines will be invited to share their experiences and discuss opportunities for research engagements. The conference discusses practical and theoretical results that make a fundamental contribution to the development of Architectural and Civil Engineering.
Publication
All accepted abstracts for the International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering 2021 will be published in the conference abstract book with an associated ISBN. All full papers sent for conference proceedings will be subjected to a double-blind reviewing process and will be published electronically with an ISSN in the proceedings with a DOI Number. Accepted papers published in conference proceedings will be submitted to Google Scholar, Scopus, and Thomson Reuters for possible indexing.
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the College of Engineering –Cihan University -Erbil, which is located at the Centre of Erbil city about 320 km to the North of Baghdad Capital.

Visit  Conference Portal

Monday, April 5th, 2021

09:00 AM Registration
 

10:00 -12:00   Plenary Session
(Conference Hall)
Zoom : https://zoom.us/j/99569494373

09:30 AM Opening Remarks
10:00 AM Welcome Notes
10:45 AM Keynote I: Strategic planning and programming as innovative tools to manage the territorial and urban transformations

Prof. Dr. Francesco Calabro,

Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, Italy

11:15 AM Keynote II: Strategic planning and programming as innovative tools to manage the territorial and urban transformations

Prof. Dr. Giuseppina Cassalia,

Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, Italy.

11:45 AM Coffee Break

 

12:00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track: Architectural Engineering and Sustainable Architecture

Session 1:  12:00 – 15:30   April 5th, 2021

Venue: Conference Hall
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92689126826

 

Keynote Speaker:

–          Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Khyat, Kurdistan University, Erbil, Iraq.

 

Chair committee:

–          Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Khyat, Kurdistan University, Erbil, Iraq.

–          Dr. Siba Ibrahim Taha, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq

 

12:20 PM

 

Adopting SCAMPER`S Strategies to Incorporate the Sustainability Concepts Within Architectural Design Process.

Dr. Farhan Abdullah Ali (Cihan University-Erbil)

12:40 PM Investigation Of Façade Contribution In Energy Efficiency Of A Low Rise Office Building In Mediterranean Climate.
  Asst.Lect Nagham I. Yahya1, Asst.Lect. Rania k. Al-Ali2 (1Cihan University-Erbil, 2EMU University –Northern Cyprus)

 

13:00 PM Smart Building For Sustainable Agriculture and   Providing Food Security In Oman (Practical Research Project).
  Dr. Mouzzaz Yassin Soud (Higher College of Technology – Muscat – Sultanate)
13:20-13:40 PM

 

Coffee Break
13:40 PM Classifying the Heritage Elements Using Shape Grammars.

Khalid Ahmed Hussein, Asst. Prof. Emad Hani Ismaeel (University of Mosul)

14:00 PM The Nature of Interpretation in Architectural criticism.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Asma H. Al-Dabbagh (University of Mosul)

14:20 PM Investigate the Factors Affecting Green Building Projects In Iraq Towards Building Sustainability. Asst. Prof. Dr. Kadhum Raheem, Asst. Lec. Hayder Fadhil (Baghdad University)
15:00 PM Lunch Time
 

12:00

 

 

 

 

Track: Urban Design and Planning

Session 2:  12:00 – 15:00   April 5th, 2021

Venue: Cihan Academia (Building 8)   

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98856638982

 

Keynote Speaker:

–          Dr. Mohammed Sherzad

Ajman University, UAE

 

Chair committee:

–          PAsst. Prof. Dr. Hussen Ali Hussen, Salah-Aldin University, Erbil, Iraq

–          Asst.Lect Nagham I. Yahya,Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan , Iraq

12:20 PM The Role of Smart Parking In Achieving The Urban Sustainability of Mosul City.

Lect. Maha Akram, Asst. Lect. Maysaa Moffeq  Alobaidi, Asst. Lect. Luma Mohammed   (University of  Mosul)

12:40 PM A Review of the Iraqi Housing Sector Problems.

Dr. Omar Arshad Al-Hafith, Dr. BK. Satish, Dr. Pieter De Wilde  (UK)

13:00 PM The Hidden Heritage of Ankara Citadel: an Ambigous Future between Conservation and Transformation

Salah Haj Ismail (Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University)

13:20–13:40 PM Coffee Break
13:40 PM The Role of Urban Legislation in Improving The Mental Images of The City (Erbil City As Case Study).

Lect. Dr. Siba Ibrahim Taha, Asst. Lect. Alhan Faris Ibrahim (Cihan University-Erbil)

14:00 PM

 

 

14:20 PM

The Impact of The Characteristics of Spatial Organization of Historic Castles on The Urban Development ‎Strategies for The Surrounding Areas‎ “Salah Al-Din Citadel in Cairo as a case study”

Asst. Lect. Omar Abdulwahhab Khalaf1,2,3, Asst. Lect. Alhan Faris Ibrahim1, Dr. Nor Haslina Ja`Afar2,3 (1Cihan University-Erbil, 2Centre of Innovative Architecture & Built Environment (SErAMBI), 3Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia )

 

Land-uses as Quality of Making Successful Streets in Sulaimaniya City Centre, Iraq.

Asst. Lect. Musaab Sami Al-Obeidy (Cihan University-Erbil)

15:00 PM Lunch Time

 

12:00-15:00PM

 

 

 

12:00 PM

Track:  Structural Engineering

Session 1:  12:00- 15:00 April 5th, 2021

Venue: VIP Hall (Building 4)   

Zoom : https://zoom.us/j/93868805631

Keynote Speaker:

–          Prof. Dr. SALAMAK Marek, Silesian University of Technology.

 

Chair committee:

–          Prof.Dr. Sabih Hashim, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq.

–          Asst. Prof.Dr. Ali Abdullah, Alqadysia University, Iraq.

12:20 PM An Experimental study on Concrete Containing Nano and/or Micro Silica.

Prof. Dr. Sabih Hashim Al-Zuhairy (Cihan University-Erbil)

12:40 PM Ultimate Strength of Parabolic Concrete Arches.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Adnan Sadiq Al-Kuaity (Islamic University)

13:00 PM A Simplified Method for the Analysis of Hybrid Steel and FRP RC Beams.

Dr. Haitham Al-Thairy (University of Al-Qadisiyah)

13:20-13:40 PM Coffee Break
13:40 PM Interaction Between Precast Concrete Columns with Socket Foundations Using Different Bonding Interfaces.

Hayder Kh. Hassan, Prof. Dr. Haitham H. Muteb, Asst. Prof. Haider M. Al-Baghdadi (University of Babylon)

14:00 PM

 

 

14:20 PM

 

 

Development of Lightweight Concrete using Industrial Waste Palm Oil Clinker.

Dr. Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Ani1, Wan Hamidon2, Wan Hanna Mohtar2, Basma Sabah Alwachy3, (1Al-Farabi University College, 2National University of Malaysia, 3Ministry of Education)

 

Size Effect on the Bond Behavior of Grouted Reinforcing Bars Embedded in Light-weight Concrete.

Aamer Najim Abbas1, Ola Ahmed Hussein1, Yaqoob Talib Yaqoob Al-Ani2, Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Ani3  (1Al-Mustansiriyah University, 2Al-Rafidain University Collage, 3Al-Farabi University Collage)

14:40 PM

 

Erosion of Roller Compacted Concrete Exposed to Different Water Conditions.

Asst. Lect. Kanar Mohammad Ismael Nanakali1, Asst. Prof. Dr. Maher B. Yousif AlSamaani2, Asst. Prof. Faisal A. Dahham1  (1University of Salahaddin, 2Cihan University-Erbil)

15:00 PM Lunch Time

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

09:00-13:30

 

Track: Geotechnical and Water Resources

Engineering

Session 2:  09:00 – 13:30   April 6th, 2021

Venue: VIP Hall (Building 4)

Zoom:https://zoom.us/j/91269663980

Keynote Speaker:

–          Prof. Dr. Jarosław Chormański, Warsaw University of Life Science.

 

Chair committee:

–          Prof. Dr. Hussen Mindeel Ashoor, Almuthna University, Iraq.

–          Asst. Prof. Mahmood Izat, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq.

09:20 AM Effect of Sand Percentage On the Compaction Properties and Undrained Shear Strength Of Low Plasticity Soft Clay.

Iyad Alkroosh1, Ali A. Al-Robay1, Prabir Sarker2, Saif Alzabeebee1  (University of Al-Qadisiyah, Curtin University)

09:40 AM Multi Criteria Decision Making to Optimize the Best Runoff Control Measure Contributing to Haditha Dam Reservoir.

Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Ani1, Hayder A. Al-Thamery2, Wan Hanna Wan Mohtar3 (1 Al-Farabi University College, 2 University of Baghdad, 3National University of Malaysia)

10:00 Am Evaluating The Efficiency Of Crushed Gravel Filters Around Field Drains Polymers Into Asphalt Mixes

Ass. Prof. Dr. Amer Hassan Al-Haddad1, Dhuha  M.  Mahdi2 (1 Al-Farabi University College, 2Baghdad University)

10:20 AM

 

 

Stabilization of Clayey Soil by Using Metakaolin and Sugarcane Ash

Zainab Saleem Abdul Zahra1, Mahmood Dheeab Ahmed1, Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Ani2 (1University of Baghdad, 2Al-Farabi University College)

10:40-11:00 AM Coffee Break

 

11:00 AM

 

 

Creep Characteristics of Organic Soft Clay Soil Using Large–Scale Model

Prof. Dr. Raid R. Al-Omari1, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Y. Fattah2, Lect. Mudhafar K. Hameedi2 (1Al-Farabi University College, 2University of Technology)

11:20 AM

 

Engineering Properties of Soil Immersed in Heavy Fuel Oil Waste

Asst. Prof. Ahmed A. Al-Obaidi1, Asst. Prof. Mahmoud I. Mahmoud2, Asst. Prof. Rizgar A. Hummadi3, Dunya Kh. Thieban4 (1Tikrit University, 2Cihan University- Erbil, 3Salahaddin University, 4Ministry of Electricity)

11:40 AM

 

Slope Stability Analyses of Zoned Dam Under Steady State Condition/Case Study

Dr. Ako Abdullah Daraei, Asst. Lect. Dlshad Khurshid Ahmed (Cihan University- Erbil)

12:00 PM

 

 

Investigating the Effect of Different Roughness on Velocity Pattern at a Reach of Shatt-Al-Arab

Amjed Muhammad Abbas1, Muhannad Muhammad Abbas2, Ibrahim Abdulrazak Al-Ani3, Havan Hassan Salman3 (1Ministry of Water Resources, 2Diyala University, 3Ministry of Water Resources )

12:40 PM Closing Ceremony
13:30 PM Lunch Time
09:00-13:30

 

Track: Transportation and Traffic Engineering – Engineering Management and Economy Session 3:  09:00 – 13:30   April 6th, 2021

Venue: Conference Hall

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94114547890

Keynote Speaker:

–          Prof. Saad Isaa Sarsam

Baghdad University, Iraq.

Chair committee:

–          Prof. Saad Isaa Sarsam

Baghdad University, Iraq.

–          Asst. Prof. Dr. Noori Ali Sadiq

Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq.              

09:20 AM Study Enhancing the Rutting of Flexible Pavement by Adding Selected Polymers into Asphalt Mixes.

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Abbas Al-Jumaili (University of Kufa)

09:40 AM Implementation of Surveying Techniques in the Route Selection for Baghdad Metro Tube.

Prof. Saad Issa Sarsam (Baghdad University)

10:00 Am Reserving The Sustainability of Flexible Pavement In Terms Of Microcrack Healing.

Prof. Saad Issa Sarsam (Baghdad University)

10:20 AM Evaluation on the Performance of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Using Polymer Modifications.

Asst. Lect. Dlzar Bakr Qadr1, Asst. Prof.  Dr. Aso Faiz Talabany2, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sinan Abdulkhaleq Yaseen2 (1 Cihan University-Erbil, 2 Salahaddin University)

10:40-11:00 AM Coffee Break

 

11:00 AM

 

Reservation and Development of Rigid Pavement Quality with The Aid of Bacteria

Prof. Dr. Saad Issa Sarsam (Baghdad University)

11:20 AM

 

Pedestrians Crossing Behavior Models on Midblock Suburban Area in Dohuk City

Dr. Ayman A. AbdulMawjoud, Dr. Abdulkhalik A.M. AL-Taei (University of Mosul)

11:40 AM Comparative Study of Traffic Flow Models: A Case study for Al-Doura Expressway in Baghdad City

Husam Muslih Al-Faris, Mahmood Khalid Al-Obaidi (Al-Farabi University College)

12:00 PM

 

 

Time Overrun in Construction Projects of Sulaimani City

Asst. Prof. Dr. Noori Sadeq Ali1, Payjor Ali Shonm Abdullah2 (1Cihan University –Erbil, 2Sulimania University)

12:20 PM

 

Overhead Cost Assessment of Construction Projects in Erbil Governorate

Asst. Prof. Dr. Noori S. Ali1, Salar S. Ahmed2 (1Cihan University-Erbil, 2Salahaddin University)

12:40 PM

13:30 PM

Closing Ceremony

Lunch Time

Start Time

9:00 am

April 5, 2021

Finish Time

3:00 pm

April 6, 2021

Address

Cihan University-Erbil

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