The problem of the spread of landmines and their remnants of war in Iraq in general and in the province of AL-Basrah is one of the existing issues that did not find successful solutions and steps to eliminate them and minimize the adverse effects and damage caused by them on the human and material property. This research aims to identify the areas of contamination by landmines and war debris to reach a clear vision that facilitates the development of solutions by the competent authorities through the preparation of a geographic database and a spatial database. All data and maps are collected, digitize them, conduct a range of statistical and spatial analyzes possible, and produce thematic maps
Bitumen is a standard material for road infrastructure that is black in color, sticky, and thermoplastic in nature. It is well-known for its many applications. Due to rising traffic, global warming, and the constant introduction of new pavement varieties, forecasting road life has become increasingly complex in recent years. At the same time, a significant quantity of vehicle tires and waste engine oil (WEO) from different cars are dumped into the environment as hazardous waste. Additionally, it has been challenging to manage heavy metals and the substantial costs associated with their sustainable treatment. Therefore, this study looks at how Waste Engine Oil (WEO) and Crumb Rubber Modifier (CRM) affect the characteristics of PEN60-70 asphalt binder. The asphalt binder has been subjected to several tests at different temperatures due to the use of various concentrations of CRM and WEO. To reduce the usage of virgin bitumen (VB) and make bitumen a sustainable material, this study investigates modified bitumen using a waste crumb rubber modifier (CRM) combined with WEO. These WEO concentrations (5% and 10%) and CRM concentrations (0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%) were used in the characterization of modified bitumen, and then the characteristics of virgin and modified bitumen were compared. According to the study, adding WEO to CRM-modified binders reduces softening points by increasing penetration, as well as viscosity and workability, while CRM enhances rutting resistance. Nevertheless, the incorporation of WEO has a detrimental effect on the binder's ability to resist rutting. The study's findings also indicate that the use of WEO and CRM can enhance the resilience of asphalt mixtures to low-temperature cracking. According to the study's findings, adding WEO to co-modify CRM binders significantly reduced their softening point and viscosity values, making them easier to work with. Ultimately, the modified asphalt was found to exhibit positive rheological and physical modifications in the bitumen.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a membrane filtering system that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove contaminants from water before sending the purified water on to be used in a number of settings, such as households and factories. The goal of this study is to investigate the process of reverse osmosis as well as the current status of the membrane materials that are used in the process. These membrane materials are the driving elements in the process. This review also includes a discussion on the cleaning of membranes, the utilization of RO systems for a number of applications, and new advancements in the field of reverse osmosis. In the process of cleaning water, reverse osmosis, also known as RO, is a potent technique that makes use of a semi-permeable membrane to remove hazardous bacteria as well as dissolved particles. This technique is utilized on a regular basis for the purpose of desalinating seawater for use in drinking, agricultural, and industrial applications.