Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 2693 - 2693
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
This
research
provides
a
comparative
analysis
of
the
optimization
ultra-high-performance
concrete
(UHPC)
using
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
and
response
surface
methodology
(RSM).
By
ANN
RSM,
yield
UHPC
was
modeled
optimized
as
function
22
independent
variables,
including
cement
content,
compressive
strength,
type,
strength
class,
fly-ash,
slag,
silica-fume,
nano-silica,
limestone
powder,
sand,
coarse
aggregates,
maximum
aggregate
size,
quartz
water,
super-plasticizers,
polystyrene
fiber,
fiber
diameter,
length,
steel
curing
time.
Two
statistical
parameters
were
examined
based
on
their
modeling,
i.e.,
determination
coefficient
(R2)
mean
square
error
(MSE).
RSM
evaluated
for
predictive
generalization
capabilities
different
dataset
from
previously
published
research.
Results
show
that
is
computationally
efficient
easy
to
interpret,
whereas
more
accurate
at
predicting
characteristics
due
its
nonlinear
interactions.
model
(R
=
0.95
R2
0.91)
0.94,
0.90)
can
predict
strength.
The
prediction
optimal
an
3.5%
7%,
respectively.
According
model’s
sensitivity
analysis,
water
have
significant
impact
Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 33
Published: March 25, 2025
Self-compacting
concrete
(SCC)
has
become
increasingly
popular
due
to
its
superior
workability,
segregation
resistance,
and
compressive
strength.
As
the
traditional
methods
for
strength
prediction
are
costly
time-intensive,
this
study
explores
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques
as
efficient
alternatives
SCC
prediction.
Three
state-of-the-art
hybrid
Adaptive
Neuro-Fuzzy
Inference
System
(ANFIS)
models,
optimised
using
Firefly
Algorithm
(FA),
Particle
Swarm
Optimization
(PSO)
Genetic
(GA).
For
purpose,
a
robust
dataset
of
366
instances
7
input
parameters
is
taken
from
literature.
After
data
analysis
pre-processing,
hyperparameters
models
tuned
best-fit
model
tested
on
unforeseen
data.
ANFIS-FF
stands
out
best-performing
(RTR2
=
0.945
RTS2
0.9395)
in
both
training
testing
phases,
closely
followed
by
ANFIS-GA.
All
outperform
ANFIS
model,
outlining
significance
hybridisation,
however,
ANFIS-PSO
lags
behind
other
two
models.
The
highlights
importance
integrating
with
metaheuristic
algorithms
tackling
complex
engineering
problems
like
design
optimal
mix
design,
minimising
material
waste
ensuring
cost-effectiveness.
It
serves
benchmark
future
research
comparing
hybridisation
starting
point
ANFIS.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 5, 2025
Corrosion
can
affect
water
taste,
color,
and
odor,
making
it
crucial
to
monitor
control
corrosion
in
the
distribution
network
maintain
quality
standards.
This
study
used
machine
learning
approaches
such
as
MARS,
GMDH,
MPMR
model
rate
networks.
An
experimental
setup
was
established
running
for
data
collection,
where
several
test
coupons
were
inserted
into
pipeline.
A
coupon
weight
loss
method
employed
calculate
rate.
The
selected
site
continuously
monitored
315
days
observe
(WDN).
physicochemical
parameters
regularly
tested
at
Environmental
Engineering
Laboratory
NIT
Patna.
Machine
analyses,
including
multivariate
adaptive
regression
splines
(MARS),
group
of
handling
(GMDH),
polynomial
(MPMR),
consider
13
features,
pH,
temperature,
conductivity,
total
dissolved
solids,
alkalinity,
hardness,
calcium
magnesium
chloride,
sulfate,
nitrate,
oxygen,
time,
input
parameters,
with
output
parameter.
Energy
dispersive
X-ray
(EDX)
analysis
revealed
changes
composition
before
after
exposure:
carbon
content
decreased
from
4
3%,
oxygen
increased
20
31%,
iron
21
60%,
sulfur
3
2%,
manganese
1%,
zinc
49
1%
by
weight.
performance
developed
assessed
via
metrics,
error
characteristic
(REC)
curves,
comprehensive
measurement
(COM),
ranking
techniques.
On
basis
models,
proposed
MARS
is
most
accurate
model,
R2
=
0.9872
training
0.9741
testing
phase,
followed
GMDH
models.
REC
curve
also
demonstrates
superiority
lower
area-over-the-curve
(AOC)
values
(training:
0.010,
testing:
0.015),
0.028,
0.024)
0.054,
0.074)
With
lowest
COM
value
(0.172),
outperforms
indicating
its
superior
predictive
capability
generalizability.
Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 31
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Fly
ash
(FA)-based
high-strength
concrete
(HSC)
has
attracted
significant
interest
due
to
its
potential
substitute
Portland
cement,
offering
both
environmental
benefits
and
improved
performance.
However,
the
design
of
FA-HSC
is
challenging,
as
key
factors
such
fly
percentage,
water
content,
superplasticizer
dosage
have
a
complex
influence
on
compressive
strength.
This
study
aims
develop
an
efficient
predictive
tool
for
mix
design,
using
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
models
address
inherent
variability
uncertainty
in
these
parameters.
Six
AI
models,
including
Deep
Neural
Network
(DNN),
were
employed
analyse
relationships
between
variables
The
DNN
model,
particular,
demonstrated
superior
performance
compared
other
with
high
coefficient
determination
(R2
=
0.89),
variance
accounted
(VAF
88.3%),
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE
0.06),
residual
standard
(RSR
0.31).
These
results
indicate
that
model
can
provide
reliable
predictions
strength,
more
alternative
traditional
trial-and-error
methods.
AI-based
approach
save
time
material
costs
while
optimising
Overall,
this
AI-driven
contributes
advancement
sustainable
technology
by
enabling
precise
resource-efficient
designs
FA-based
concrete.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
The
sustainable
use
of
industrial
byproducts
in
civil
engineering
is
a
global
priority,
especially
reducing
the
environmental
impact
waste
materials.
Among
these,
coal
ash
from
thermal
power
plants
poses
significant
challenge
due
to
its
high
production
volume
and
potential
for
pollution.
This
study
explores
controlled
low-strength
material
(CLSM),
flowable
fill
made
ash,
cement,
aggregates,
water,
admixtures,
as
solution
large-scale
utilization.
CLSM
suitable
both
structural
geotechnical
applications,
balancing
management
with
resource
conservation.
research
focuses
on
two
key
properties:
flowability
unconfined
compressive
strength
(UCS)
at
28
days.
Traditional
testing
methods
are
resource-intensive,
empirical
models
often
fail
accurately
predict
UCS
complex
nonlinear
relationships
among
variables.
To
address
these
limitations,
four
machine
learning
models-minimax
probability
regression
(MPMR),
multivariate
adaptive
splines
(MARS),
group
method
data
handling
(GMDH),
functional
networks
(FN)
were
employed
UCS.
MARS
model
performed
best,
achieving
R
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 4533 - 4533
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
Machine
learning
and
response
surface
methods
for
predicting
the
compressive
strength
of
high-strength
concrete
have
not
been
adequately
compared.
Therefore,
this
research
aimed
to
predict
(HSC)
using
different
methods.
To
achieve
purpose,
neuro-fuzzy
inference
systems
(ANFISs),
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs),
methodology
(RSM)
were
used
as
ensemble
Using
an
ANN
ANFIS,
output
was
modeled
optimized
a
function
five
independent
variables.
The
RSM
designed
with
three
input
variables:
cement,
fine
coarse
aggregate.
facilitate
data
entry
into
Design
Expert,
model
divided
six
groups,
p-values
responses
1
6
0.027,
0.010,
0.003,
0.023,
0.002,
0.026.
following
metrics
evaluate
projection:
R,
R2,
MSE
ANFIS
modeling;
Adj.
Pred.
R2
modeling.
Based
on
data,
it
can
be
concluded
that
(R
=
0.999,
0.998,
0.417),
0.981
0.963),
0.962,
0.926,
0.655)
good
chance
accurately
(HSC).
Furthermore,
there
is
strong
correlation
between
ANN,
RSM,
models
experimental
data.
Nevertheless,
network
demonstrates
exceptional
accuracy.
sensitivity
analysis
shows
cement
aggregate
most
significant
effect
(45.29%
35.87%,
respectively),
while
superplasticizer
has
least
(0.227%).
RSME
values
in
0.313
0.453
during
test
process
0.733
0.563
training
process.
Thus,
found
both
presented
better
results
higher
accuracy
construction
materials.