Knowledge-Based Engineering and Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 1 - 16
Published: April 30, 2022
The
current
global
demand
to
minimize
carbon
dioxide
(CO2$)
emissions
from
Portland
cement
manufacturing
processes
has
led
the
use
of
environmentally
friendly
additives
in
products.
so-called
green
cementitious
composites
have
become
increasingly
essential
design
composite
mixtures,
providing
environmental
compatibility
concrete
as
a
building
material.
Engineers
face
difficult
problem
predicting
mechanical
properties
due
their
changing
nature
under
various
circumstances.
Machine
learning
models
then
emerge
surrogate
perform
this
task.
very
such
challenge
for
machine
learning.
This
study
presents
gradient
boosting
algorithm
hybridized
with
Natural
Exponential
Evolution
Strategies
inspired
by
predict
geopolymeric
self-compacting
concrete.
hybrid
model
is
used
evolve
parameters,
automating
selection
best
set
internal
parameters
estimate
strength
geopolymer
Results
show
predictive
ability
superiority
and
optimization
algorithms
hybridization
compared
manually
tuned
models.
In
addition,
approach
can
laboratory
work,
potentially
optimize
experimental
design,
reduce
sample
production
time
associated
activity
burden
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 99129 - 99149
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Ensemble
learning
techniques
have
achieved
state-of-the-art
performance
in
diverse
machine
applications
by
combining
the
predictions
from
two
or
more
base
models.
This
paper
presents
a
concise
overview
of
ensemble
learning,
covering
three
main
methods:
bagging,
boosting,
and
stacking,
their
early
development
to
recent
algorithms.
The
study
focuses
on
widely
used
algorithms,
including
random
forest,
adaptive
boosting
(AdaBoost),
gradient
extreme
(XGBoost),
light
(LightGBM),
categorical
(CatBoost).
An
attempt
is
made
concisely
cover
mathematical
algorithmic
representations,
which
lacking
existing
literature
would
be
beneficial
researchers
practitioners.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 19, 2024
Concrete
compressive
strength
(CS)
is
a
crucial
performance
parameter
in
concrete
structure
design.
Reliable
prediction
reduces
costs
and
time
design
prevents
material
waste
from
extensive
mixture
trials.
Machine
learning
techniques
solve
structural
engineering
challenges
such
as
CS
prediction.
This
study
used
Learning
(ML)
models
to
enhance
the
of
CS,
analyzing
1030
experimental
data
ranging
2.33
82.60
MPa
previous
research
databases.
The
ML
included
both
non-ensemble
ensemble
types.
were
regression-based,
evolutionary,
neural
network,
fuzzy-inference-system.
Meanwhile,
consisted
adaptive
boosting,
random
forest,
gradient
boosting.
There
eight
input
parameters:
cement,
blast-furnace-slag,
aggregates
(coarse
fine),
fly
ash,
water,
superplasticizer,
curing
days,
with
output.
Comprehensive
evaluations
include
visual
quantitative
methods
k-fold
cross-validation
assess
study's
reliability
accuracy.
A
sensitivity
analysis
using
Shapley-Additive-exPlanations
(SHAP)
was
conducted
understand
better
how
each
variable
affects
CS.
findings
showed
that
Categorical-Gradient-Boosting
(CatBoost)
model
most
accurate
during
testing
stage.
It
had
highest
determination-coefficient
(R
Applied Soft Computing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 111661 - 111661
Published: April 23, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
enhanced
prevalence
of
carbonation,
a
process
accelerating
steel
reinforcement
corrosion,
in
recycled
aggregate
concrete
(RAC)
compared
to
natural
concrete.
Traditional
carbonation
depth
assessment
methods
RAC
are
noted
for
being
labor-intensive,
costly,
and
requiring
specialized
expertise.
There's
deficiency
application
machine
learning
techniques
accurately
predicting
RAC,
gap
this
aims
fill.
Utilizing
extreme
gradient
boosting
(XGBoost)
technique,
recognized
its
efficacy
ensemble
learning,
innovates
modeling
RAC.
It
emphasizes
criticality
hyperparameter
optimization
XGBoost
algorithm
maximizing
model
accuracy.
To
achieve
this,
three
novel
metaheuristic
algorithms,
including
reptile
search
(RSA),
Aquila
optimizer
(AO),
arithmetic
(AOA),
were
introduced
as
global
optimizers
tunning
hyperparameters.
The
was
underpinned
by
comprehensive
database
compiled
from
extensive
literature,
facilitating
development
an
accurate
model.
Through
rigorous
evaluations,
sensitivity
analyses,
Wilcoxon
signed-rank
test,
runtime
comparisons,
synthesized
models
demonstrated
exceptional
accuracy,
with
coefficients
determination
exceeding
0.95.
XGBoost-AO
algorithm,
particular,
showcased
superior
performance,
XGBoost-RSA
providing
efficient
predictions
considering
runtime.
SHapley
Additive
exPlanations
(SHAP)
interpretation
highlighted
environmental
conditions
significant
influencers.
A
user-friendly
graphical
user
interface
developed,
enhancing
practical
utility
findings
progression
over
time.
research
significantly
advances
predictive
accuracy
contributing
sustainable
management
infrastructures
emphasizing
integration
advanced
structural
engineering
advancements.