Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 3230 - 3230
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
The
You
Only
Look
Once
(YOLO)
series
algorithms
have
been
widely
adopted
in
concrete
crack
detection,
with
attention
mechanisms
frequently
being
incorporated
to
enhance
recognition
accuracy
and
efficiency.
However,
existing
research
is
confronted
by
two
primary
challenges:
the
suboptimal
performance
of
mechanism
modules
lack
explanation
regarding
how
these
influence
model’s
decision-making
process
improve
accuracy.
To
address
issues,
a
novel
Dynamic
Efficient
Channel
Attention
(DECA)
module
proposed
this
study,
which
designed
YOLOv10
model
effectiveness
visually
demonstrated
through
application
interpretable
analysis
algorithms.
In
paper,
dataset
complex
background
used.
Experimental
results
indicate
that
DECA
significantly
improves
localization
detection
discontinuous
cracks,
outperforming
(ECA).
When
compared
similarly
sized
YOLOv10n
model,
YOLOv10-DECA
demonstrates
improvements
4.40%,
3.06%,
4.48%,
5.56%
precision,
recall,
mAP50,
mAP50-95
metrics,
respectively.
Moreover,
even
when
larger
YOLOv10s
indicators
are
increased
2.00%,
0.04%,
2.27%,
1.12%,
terms
speed
evaluation,
owing
lightweight
design
module,
achieves
an
inference
78
frames
per
second,
2.5
times
faster
than
YOLOv10s,
thereby
fully
meeting
requirements
for
real-time
detection.
These
demonstrate
optimized
balance
between
tasks
has
achieved
model.
Consequently,
study
provides
valuable
insights
future
applications
field.
Computational Mechanics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(2), P. 281 - 331
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
growth
of
deep
learning
research,
including
within
the
field
computational
mechanics,
has
resulted
in
an
extensive
and
diverse
body
literature.
To
help
researchers
identify
key
concepts
promising
methodologies
this
field,
we
provide
overview
deterministic
mechanics.
Five
main
categories
are
identified
explored:
simulation
substitution,
enhancement,
discretizations
as
neural
networks,
generative
approaches,
reinforcement
learning.
This
review
focuses
on
methods
rather
than
applications
for
thereby
enabling
to
explore
more
effectively.
As
such,
is
not
necessarily
aimed
at
with
knowledge
learning—instead,
primary
audience
verge
entering
or
those
attempting
gain
discussed
are,
therefore,
explained
simple
possible.
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
125(14)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Machine
learning
(ML)
and
Deep
(DL)
are
increasingly
pivotal
in
the
design
of
advanced
metamaterials,
seamlessly
integrated
with
material
or
topology
optimization.
Their
intrinsic
capability
to
predict
interconnect
properties
across
vast
spaces,
often
computationally
prohibitive
for
conventional
methods,
has
led
groundbreaking
possibilities.
This
paper
introduces
an
innovative
machine
approach
optimization
acoustic
focusing
on
Multiresonant
Layered
Acoustic
Metamaterial
(MLAM),
designed
targeted
noise
attenuation
at
low
frequencies
(below
1000
Hz).
method
leverages
ML
create
a
continuous
model
Representative
Volume
Element
(RVE)
effective
essential
evaluating
sound
transmission
loss
(STL),
subsequently
used
optimize
overall
configuration
maximum
using
Genetic
Algorithm
(GA).
The
significance
this
methodology
lies
its
ability
deliver
rapid
results
without
compromising
accuracy,
significantly
reducing
computational
overhead
complete
by
several
orders
magnitude.
To
demonstrate
versatility
scalability
approach,
it
is
extended
more
intricate
RVE
model,
characterized
higher
number
parameters,
optimized
same
strategy.
In
addition,
underscore
potential
techniques
synergy
traditional
optimization,
comparative
analysis
conducted,
comparing
outcomes
proposed
those
obtained
through
direct
numerical
simulation
(DNS)
corresponding
full
3D
MLAM
model.
highlights
transformative
combination,
particularly
when
addressing
complex
topological
challenges
significant
demands,
ushering
new
era
metamaterial
component
design.
Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Data-driven
methods
offer
an
innovative
way
to
explore
high-performance
mechanical
metamaterials,
accelerating
their
engineering
applications.
However,
most
existing
approaches
use
image
pixel
values
(e.g.
element
densities)
as
input,
leading
the
curse
of
dimensionality,
resulting
in
high
storage,
memory
demands,
computational
costs,
and
long
training
times.
This
article
presents
a
novel
lightweight
data-driven
approach
using
material
field
series
expansion
(MFSE)
function
deep
neural
network
(DNN)
non-iteratively
design
optimal
metamaterials.
By
describing
distribution
with
material-field
instead
elemental
densities,
number
variables
is
significantly
reduced.
A
multi-layer
perceptron
was
trained
map
coefficients
boundary
conditions,
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
applied
reduce
output
dimensions.
Once
trained,
instantly
generates
topology
optimization
designs
for
optimizing
bulk
modulus,
shear
or
minimizing
Poisson's
ratio
(PR),
demonstrated
through
numerical
examples.
The
proposed
method
achieves
accuracy
minimal
amount
data.
Compared
density-based
models,
MFSE-DNN
reduces
time,
allowing
on
personal
PCs
lower
resources.
not
limited
studied
metamaterial
can
be
further
extended
various
metamaterials
extreme
specific
functionalities.
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 545 - 545
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Biological
structures
optimized
through
natural
selection
provide
valuable
insights
for
engineering
load-bearing
components.
This
paper
reviews
six
key
strategies
evolved
in
nature
efficient
mechanical
load
handling:
hierarchically
structured
composites,
cellular
structures,
functional
gradients,
hard
shell–soft
core
architectures,
form
follows
function,
and
robust
geometric
shapes.
The
also
discusses
recent
research
that
applies
these
to
design,
demonstrating
their
effectiveness
advancing
technical
solutions.
challenges
of
translating
nature’s
designs
into
applications
are
addressed,
with
a
focus
on
how
advancements
computational
methods,
particularly
artificial
intelligence,
accelerating
this
process.
need
further
development
innovative
material
characterization
techniques,
modeling
approaches
heterogeneous
media,
multi-criteria
structural
optimization
advanced
manufacturing
techniques
capable
achieving
enhanced
control
across
multiple
scales
is
underscored.
By
highlighting
holistic
approach
designing
components,
advocates
adopting
similarly
comprehensive
methodology
practices
shape
the
next
generation
Engineered Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
During
recent
times,
the
emergence
of
artificial
intelligence
in
structural
engineering
has
rendered
researchers
to
work
on
reducing
overall
computational
effort
required
for
producing
vulnerability
information
infrastructural
facilities.However,
supertall
and
tubular
building
analysis
lacks
substantial
research
due
their
intricate
behavior
aleatory
uncertainties.This
paper
establishes
feasibility
using
versatile
Machine
Learning
(ML)
algorithms
fragility
relationships
high-rise
structures
by
considering
a
55-story
tall
building,
located
high
seismicity
area.Initially,
vibrational
modes
are
decoupled,
Incremental
Dynamic
Analysis
(IDA)
been
conducted
each
individual
mode
discreetly.The
initial
four
were
considered
analysis,
constituting
modal
mass
participation
more
than
90%.Inference
drawn
between
efficacy
employed
ML
techniques
establish
grounds
rapid
assessment
buildings
ground
motion
features
along
with
characteristics.Testing
datasets
have
suggested
adequacy
substantiating
successful
prediction
Engineering
Demand
Parameter
(EDP),
applicability
establishing
structures.