A research team from the Technological Technical Institute in Basra has published a joint research paper in collaboration with the University of Oil and Gas in the Civil Engineering Journal.
In a distinguished scientific achievement reflecting the advancement of research in Iraqi universities, a joint research team from the Southern Technical University and the University of Basra for Oil and Gas has successfully published a scientific paper in the Civil Engineering Journal, a journal ranked within the first quartile (Q1) in the global Scopus database, one of the most prominent indexing platforms for reputable academic journals.
The research is entitled:
“Effect of Dike Width on Pore Pressure and Water Content Evolution During Overtopping Conditions.”
The research team includes:
• Dr. Marwan Adel Hassan
• Dr. Haider Abdulhussein Al-Diwan
from the Civil Techniques Department / Technological Technical Institute in Basra / Southern Technical University
• Dr. Hiyam Hussein Shaalan
from the University of Basra for Oil and Gas
The journal in which the research was published is recognized for its advanced scientific indicators, holding the international serial numbers E-ISSN: 2476-3055 and ISSN: 2676-6957. It is an international journal indexed in the Scopus database and ranked within the Q1 category in the field of Civil Engineering. The journal also has a CiteScore of approximately 7.3, reflecting the significant scientific impact of the research it publishes.
The study focused on analyzing the effect of the crest width of earthen dikes on the evolution of pore water pressure and volumetric water content during overtopping conditions. This topic holds considerable importance in the field of dam engineering and hydraulic structures. The findings of the study provide important scientific indicators that contribute to improving the understanding of soil behavior within earthen dams during flood events, thereby supporting the development of safer design practices and reducing the risk of dam failure.
Publishing in a globally recognized Q1-ranked journal represents a significant scientific accomplishment that enhances the academic standing of the Southern Technical University and highlights the active role of researchers from the Technological Technical Institute in Basra in producing and disseminating scientific knowledge through reputable international journals.
