Engineering Computations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Purpose
Recycled
aggregate
self-compacting
concrete
(RASCC)
has
the
potential
for
sustainable
resource
utilization
and
been
widely
applied.
Predicting
compressive
strength
(CS)
of
RASCC
is
challenging
due
to
its
complex
composite
nature
nonlinear
behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
This
study
comprehensively
evaluated
commonly
used
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques,
including
artificial
neural
networks
(ANN),
random
trees
(RT),
bagging
forests
(RF)
predicting
CS
RASCC.
The
results
indicate
that
RF
ANN
models
typically
have
advantages
with
higher
R2
values,
lower
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE),
(MSE)
absolute
(MAE)
values.
Findings
combination
ML
Shapley
additive
explanation
(SHAP)
interpretable
algorithms
provides
physical
rationality,
allowing
engineers
adjust
proportion
based
on
parameter
analysis
predict
design
sensitivity
model
indicates
ANN’s
interpretation
ability
weaker
than
tree-based
(RT,
BG
RF).
regression
technology
high
accuracy,
good
interpretability
great
Originality/value
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 102305 - 102305
Published: May 22, 2024
Air
pollution
in
the
environment
is
growing
daily
as
a
result
of
urbanization
and
population
growth,
which
causes
numerous
health
issues.
Information
about
air
quality
environmental
risks
provided
by
pollutant
data
crucial
for
management.
The
use
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
approaches
predicting
pollutants
reviewed
this
research.
These
methods
are
based
on
several
forecast
intervals,
including
hourly,
daily,
monthly
ones.
This
study
shows
that
ANN
techniques
contaminants
more
precisely
than
traditional
methods.
It
has
been
discovered
input
parameters
architecture-type
algorithms
used
affect
accuracy
prediction
models.
therefore
accurate
reliable
other
empirical
models
because
they
can
handle
wide
range
meteorological
parameters.
Finally,
research
gap
networks
identified.
review
may
inspire
researchers
to
certain
extent
promote
development
intelligence
prediction.
Physica Scripta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(7), P. 076002 - 076002
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
an
assessment
of
concrete
compressive
strength
was
conducted
using
impulse
excitation
data-driven
machine
learning
(ML)
framework.
The
model
constructed
upon
a
deep
neural
network
and
aided
by
the
backpropagation
method,
ensuring
precise
training
process.
contrast
to
prior
research,
which
mainly
focused
on
mixture
components,
meaningful
relationship
between
physical
parameters—resonant
frequencies
elastic
moduli—and
established
our
ML
model.
Remarkable
performance
demonstrated,
with
root
mean
square
error
value
2.8MPa
determination
factor
0.97.
Through
Pearson
analysis,
correlations
input
features
output
targets,
ranging
from
−0.29
0.90,
were
revealed.
Notably,
strongest
found
in
Young's
shear
moduli,
derived
flexural
torsional
frequencies,
highlighting
pivotal
role
dynamic
response
concrete's
mechanical
behavior.
Furthermore,
findings
indicated
slight
prediction
deviations
cases
involving
samples
high
Poisson's
ratio.
This
work
illuminates
potential
for
accurate
leveraging
response,
particularly
modes,
thereby
opening
avenues
research
into
without
direct
consideration
sample
ingredients.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 27, 2025
This
paper
explores
the
synergistic
effects
of
basalt
fiber
(BF)
and
volcanic
pumice
powder
(VPP)
on
physico-mechanical,
thermal
characteristics,
efflorescence,
microstructure
high-strength
geopolymer
concrete
(HSGC).
HSGC
mixtures
were
developed
by
partially
replacing
ground
granulated
blast
furnace
slag
with
0-40%
VPP
while
incorporating
BF
in
range
0-1.5%.
The
experimental
findings
demonstrate
that
increasing
content
from
0.75
to
1.5%
significantly
enhances
compressive,
flexural,
splitting
tensile
strengths,
compressive
strength
up
14.51%
at
28
days
flexural
strengths
improving
13.17%
14.46%,
respectively.
Conversely,
higher
generally
reduces
strength,
a
40%
replacement
leading
23%
decline
7
days.
Moreover,
increased
levels
improved
stability,
volumes
found
deteriorate
microstructure,
thereby
accelerating
efflorescence
process.
Particularly,
sample
containing
10%
reduced
both
crystal
area
thickness
compared
other
mixtures.
A
multi-objective
optimization
approach
revealed
properties,
whereas
diminished
performance.
optimal
formulation
achieved
59.25
MPa,
7.51
8.64
dry
density
2012
kg/m3,
0.69%
17.79%
VPP.
Macroscopic
analyses
demonstrated
exhibited
more
compact
demonstrating
effectiveness
response
surface
methodology
identifying
ideal
mixture
parameters
for
design.