Search Results - Prof. Ata Amini

This research examines stakeholder perceptions of malpractices among administrative and affiliated departments in Kurdistan Province, Iran, and water users' willingness to establish Water User Associations (WUAs). The statistical population includes groundwater users, consisting of 10,091 indiv...

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Effective management of water resources is critical to addressing challenges related to declining water quality and quantity, particularly in regions with limited resources. This study evaluates management strategies for the Dehgolan Plain, Iran, using the WEAP model and a multi-criteria decision-ma...

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Human activities and climate change have reduced the inflow to Urmia lake and caused a sharp drop in its water level. This study aimed to identify the breakpoint of rainfall and runoff to evaluate the relative contribution of climate change and human activities in reducing runoff at the Zarrinehroud...

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This study examined the effects of fire exposure on limestone cement and its impact on the compressive strength of concrete. Portland limestone cement graded at 42.5N was subjected to 150, 300, 450, and 600 °C temperatures. At each temperature, samples were removed after 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes o...

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Urban infrastructures, including green spaces, public transport, and accessible amenities, are foundational to urban life and greatly influenced by policies safeguarding citizens' rights. This research investigates the vital role of non-ideological urban components in enhancing the quality of l...

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Groundwater behavior and related processes, such as production, movement, and the effects of extraction, occur in complex subsurface formations, making direct observation and analysis challenges. Quantitative assessment, management, and utilization of groundwater resources pose significant challenge...

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Population increases and climate change threaten the quality of groundwater. The objective of this study was to identify the most effective techniques for estimating and generating zoning maps of groundwater quality. Additionally, the research aimed to explore trends in groundwater quality changes o...

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Water diversion using lateral intakes often leads to the issue of sediment entering water transmission systems. Failure to control sediment at the intake results in its transfer into irrigation canals and facilities, causing numerous problems in various parts of the system. To address this, a range...

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The objectives of this study are to monitor and assess agricultural drought using SPI, aSPI, RDI, and eRDI indices in the Darreh Dozdan River Basin while comparing the performance of gamma and log-normal distributions in estimating the values of these indices. In this study, monthly meteorological d...

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This study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in designing and managing sustainable urban environments. Through a comprehensive literature review, we examined topics such as AI, sustainable architecture, smart cities, urban planning, and energy efficiency, selecting art...

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Withdrawing groundwater leads to a drop in the water table and soil consolidation, which can eventually cause land subsidence. This phenomenon can have significant negative impacts on infrastructure, agriculture, and the environment, as well as lead to reduced agricultural productivity.  This study...

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This study provides an in-depth examination of the role and influence of mineral admixtures in enhancing the performance and sustainability of concrete, addressing both environmental and structural challenges faced by the global construction industry. Mineral admixtures, such as fly ash, silica fume...

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This study assesses the water quality of the Qaladze water treatment plant, the drinking water source for the Qaladze city, Kurdistan region, Iraq which draws from the Little Zab River. A total of 50 water samples were collected monthly from January to December 2023. The methodology involved measuri...

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Freshwater scarcity in Halabja, Iraqi Kurdistan, is exacerbated by climate change, urbanization, and population growth, leading to increased stormwater runoff and groundwater contamination. This study aims to identify optimal locations for low-impact development (LID) systems, specifically bioswales...

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Hybrid high-rise systems combining steel and concrete components offer enhanced seismic resilience, yet the interplay between transitional floors and soil-structure interaction (SSI) remains underexplored in design practices. This study evaluates the seismic performance of 20- and 25-story hybrid st...

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Groundwater serves as the primary source of drinking water in Afghanistan; however, there is limited understanding of groundwater resources across the country. This study aims to quantitatively assess groundwater dynamics in Herat Province over five years (2017-2021) and analyze changes in groundwat...

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The primary component of an urban system is its water supply. In addition to wasting water, leakage has a significant economic impact. This study develops a leak detection system by comparing intermittent and continuous water systems to reduce leakage and enha nce monitoring. Various scenarios were...

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This study investigates the scour depths at isolated columns, integral components of complex piers, through a series of experiments conducted in a 46 m rectangular flume designed for clear-water scour testing. A total of 34 tests were performed, examining isolated columns, including piles and pile c...

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