Innovative Infrastructure Solutions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Abstract
This
research
examines
the
role
of
two-phase
flow
formation
in
crown
control
performance
and
orifice
Morning
Glory
spillways.
The
impact
an
aerator
was
investigated
through
3D
simulations
pattern
within
spillway,
focusing
on
optimal
installation
positions
to
mitigate
negative
pressure
prevent
cavitation.
ANSYS
Fluent
software
employed
for
simulations.
Results
revealed
significant
pressures
vertical
shaft,
with
impacting
only
a
small
portion
this
area.
Geometric
adjustments
led
reduction
around
connection
area,
shifting
them
toward
beginning
horizontal
shaft.
Additionally,
these
modifications
resulted
50%
decrease
final
design
demonstrated
81.6
cavitation
index
elbow
respectively,
compared
initial
design.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Hydraulic
jumps
(HJs)
play
a
vital
role
in
energy
dissipation
hydraulic
systems
and
are
critical
for
the
effective
design
of
water
management
structures.
This
study
employed
Artificial
Neural
Network
(ANN)
Gene
Expression
Programming
(GEP)
models
to
predict
roller
length
ratio
(
L
*
)
HJs
over
rough
beds.
The
analysis
utilized
dataset
367
experimental
observations
with
70–30
training
testing
split.
Comprehensive
data
descriptions
were
conducted,
ensuring
detailed
understanding
inputs,
including
upstream
Froude
number
F
),
initial
sequent
HJ
depth
H
=
h
2
/
1
channel
bed
roughness
K
k
s
).
Descriptive
statistics
revealed
moderate
variability
mostly
symmetric
distributions,
making
suitable
predictive
modeling.
A
sensitivity
was
conducted
confirmed
that
had
highest
influence
on
,
followed
by
.
ANN
model
achieved
R
0.937
0.935,
RMSEs
1.737
1.719,
respectively.
GEP
demonstrated
0.941
0.930,
1.682
1.780.
Both
displayed
reliable
capabilities,
minimal
bias
consistent
performance
unseen
data,
supported
comprehensive
error
distribution
uncertainty
evaluations.
Moreover,
high
level
agreement
prior
research
results,
highlighting
importance
thorough
characterization
validation.
Thus,
have
been
recognized
as
techniques
predicting
jump
length.
Graphical
Structural Concrete,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Fiber
reinforced
polymer
(FRP)
has
emerged
as
a
significant
advancement
in
construction,
with
design
provisions
outlined
by
codes
such
GB/T
30022‐2013,
CSA
S806‐12
(R2017),
and
ACI
440:2015.
While
the
use
of
FRP
bars
alternatives
to
conventional
reinforcement
columns
been
extensively
studied,
their
application
hollow
concrete
(HCCs)
remains
underexplored.
This
study
investigates
behavior
FRP‐reinforced
HCCs
using
advanced
machine
learning
(ML)
models,
focusing
on
prediction
two
critical
outputs:
first
peak
load
(Y1)
failure
(Y2),
based
eight
input
parameters.
Models
evaluated
include
extreme
gradient
boosting
(XGB),
light
(LGB),
categorical
(CGB).
A
rigorous
comparative
analysis
demonstrated
that
all
models
achieved
high
predictive
accuracy,
deviations
within
±10%
actual
results,
validating
reliability.
Among
CGB
exhibited
superior
generalization
robustness,
emerging
most
reliable
predictor
for
HCC
behavior.
To
enhance
practicality,
user‐friendly
graphical
user
interface
was
developed
allow
engineers
parameters
instantly
obtain
predictions
Y1
Y2.
not
only
advances
understanding
but
also
bridges
gap
between
computational
real‐world
applications,
contributing
robust
tool
structural
engineering
design.
AI in Civil Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Piano
Key
Weir
(PKW)
is
an
advanced
hydraulic
structure
that
enhances
water
discharge
efficiency
and
flood
control
through
its
innovative
design,
which
allows
for
higher
flow
rates
at
lower
upstream
levels.
Accurate
prediction
crucial
PKW
performance
within
various
management
systems.
This
study
assesses
the
efficacy
of
Artificial-Neural-Network
(ANN)
Gene-Expression-Programming
(GEP)
models
in
improving
symmetrical
PKWs.
A
comprehensive
dataset
comprising
476
experimental
records
from
previously
published
studies
was
utilized,
considering
a
range
geometric
fluid
parameters
(PKW
key
widths,
height,
head).
In
training
stage,
ANN
model
demonstrated
superior
determination
coefficient
(R
2
)
0.9997
alongside
Mean
Absolute
Percentage
Error
(MAPE)
0.74%,
whereas
GEP
yielded
R
0.9971
MAPE
2.36%.
subsequent
testing
both
displayed
high
degree
accuracy
comparison
to
data,
attaining
value
0.9376.
Furthermore,
SHapley-Additive-exPlanations
Partial-Dependence-Plot
analyses
were
incorporated,
revealing
head
exerted
greatest
influence
on
prediction,
followed
by
height
width.
Therefore,
these
are
recommended
as
reliable,
robust,
efficient
tools
forecasting
Additionally,
mathematical
expressions
associated
script
codes
developed
this
made
accessible,
thus
providing
engineers
researchers
with
means
perform
rapid
accurate
predictions.
ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Piano
Key
Weir
(PKW)
is
a
non-linear
weir
with
small
foundation
footprint
that
allows
large
discharges
through
narrow
channel.
The
presence
of
overhangs
classifies
it
into
A,
B,
C,
and
D.
For
different
PKW
types,
this
study
aims
to
assess
the
discharge,
hydraulic
characteristics
(flow
regimes,
water
surface
profile,
nappes
interference),
energy
dispersion.
This
employs
FLOW-3D
software
validated
by
comparing
experimental
types
A
D
numerical
simulations.
Experimental
simulation
results
agreed
well,
lower
MAPE
values
for
both
types.
After
that,
eight
simulations
each
type
were
run,
headwater
ratios
(Ht/P)
from
0.13
0.85
(Ht:
total
upstream
head
above
crest,
P:
height).
Regarding
discharge
performance,
type-B
was
superior
all
other
at
heads
(Ht/P
≤0.40)
due
longer
overhangs.
While
higher
>
0.40),
type-A
became
highest
type.
Since
PKWs
disperse
more
effectively
than
linear
weirs,
they
acquire
new
performance
as
dissipators.
Type-C
had
dispersion
rate,
followed
type-A,
type-D,
type-B.
Finally,
an
empirical
equation
provided
predict
rates
over
function
coefficient.