Materials Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 085513 - 085513
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
With
the
depletion
of
natural
resources
and
requirement
higher
strength-weight
ratio,
lightweight
aggregate
concrete
has
attracted
more
attention
because
its
good
thermal
properties,
fire
resistance
seismic
performance.
However,
exposure
to
low
temperature
environments
accelerates
deterioration
concrete,
thereby,
reduce
service
life
concrete.
Even
worse,
in
cold
arid
regions,
often
experiences
accidental
impacts,
wind
erosion,
earthquakes,
other
disasters
during
service,
these
damage
significantly
impact
frost-resistance.
Therefore,
accurately
quantitatively
describing
predicting
frost-resistance
under
specific
disaster
conditions
is
crucial.
In
this
study,
take
initial
degree
freeze-thaw
cycles
as
input
variables,
while
relative
dynamic
elastic
modulus
(RDEM)
an
out
variable,
a
frost
prediction
models
for
stress-damaged
was
established
based
on
back
propagation
neural
network
(BPNN).
The
results
show
that
predicted
values
BPNN
model
are
agreement
with
experimental
values,
also
compared
revised
Loland
which
proposed
by
another
author.
Results
demonstrate
average
error
between
only
1.69%,
whereas
one
9.13%,
indicating
can
achieve
relatively
accurate
quantitative
assessment
throughout
entire
post-disaster
lifecycle
it
broadened
idea
provided
reference
CivilEng,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 827 - 851
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
This
research,
with
its
potential
to
revolutionise
the
construction
industry,
aims
develop
quaternary-blended
composites
(QBC)
by
replacing
80%
of
ordinary
Portland
cement
(OPC)
metakaolin,
rice
husk
ash,
and
wood
ash
combined
discrete
hybrid
natural
fibres
at
a
volume
fraction
0.5%.
study
investigates
mechanical
properties,
including
compressive
strength,
split
tensile
impact
strength
QBC
various
curing
ages
7,
28,
56
days.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
was
performed
assess
microstructural
characteristics.
research
aimed
formulate
novel
quaternary
binder
that
may
minimise
our
reliance
on
cement.
The
experimental
results
indicate
mix
labelled
M4L2
exhibited
superior
performance,
percentage
increases
approximately
51.03%
29.19%,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
M5L1
demonstrated
enhanced
energy,
increase
about
36.40%
in
SEM
observations
revealed
MC4
contained
unhydrated
portions
larger
cracks.
In
contrast,
presence
contributed
crack
resistance,
resulting
denser
matrix
improved
properties.
also
employed
an
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
model
predict
compressive,
tensile,
characteristics
QBC,
predictions
aligning
closely
results.
An
investigation
conducted
determine
ideal
number
hidden
layers
neurons
each
layer.
model’s
effectiveness
evaluated
using
statistical
metrics
such
as
correlation
coefficient
(R),
determination
(R2),
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE),
absolute
(MEA),
(MAPE).
findings
suggest
developed
QBCs
can
effectively
reduce
conventional
while
offering
properties
suitable
for
sustainable
practices.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(12)
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Using
waste
rubber
to
partially
replace
fine
aggregate
make
concrete
can
not
only
reduce
black
pollution
alleviate
the
dilemma
of
natural
sand
resource
depletion,
but
also
improve
frost
resistance
concrete,
which
is
undoubtedly
a
win–win
solution.
Aim
promote
application
seasonal
cold
regions,
it
great
significance
evaluate
and
predict
its
frost-resistance.
Different
from
ordinary
existence
changes
inherent
characteristics
varying
degrees,
makes
durability
more
complicated
establishment
prediction
models
challenging.
In
this
paper,
an
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
model
was
proposed
frost-resistance
rubberized
concrete.
water-cement
ratio,
cement,
sand,
rate,
content
number
freeze–thaw
cycles
as
input
variables
relative
dynamic
elastic
modulus
output
variables,
three-layer
BP
(BPNN)
with
hidden
layer
established
on
basis
large
experimental
data
another
author.
The
results
show
that
BPNN
has
strong
ability
satisfactory
accuracy
(R2
=
0.9825,
MAPE
1.5609%),
opens
up
new
way
for
During
the
last
few
years,
several
approaches
have
been
proposed
to
improve
early
warning
systems
for
reducing
rock-fall
risk.
In
this
regard,
paper
introduces
a
Deep
learning-and
(IoT)
based
Framework
Rock-fall
Early
Warning,
devoted
risk
with
high
accuracy.
framework,
prediction
accuracy
was
augmented
by
eliminating
uncertainties
and
confusion
plaguing
model.
order
achieve
accuracy,
framework
fused
model-based
deep
learning
detection
Internet
of
Things.
determine
framework’s
performance,
study
adopted
parameters,
namely
overall
performance
measures,
on
matrix
ability
reduce
The
result
indicates
an
increase
in
model
from
86%
98.8%.
addition,
reduced
probability
(1.51
×10-3)
(8.57
×10-9).
Our
results
indicate
accuracy;
it
also
provides
robust
decision-making
process
delivering
lowering
probability.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 4, 2023
Abstract
Soft
computing
methods
were
used
in
this
research
to
design
and
model
the
compressive
strength
of
high-performance
concrete
(HPC)
with
silica
fume.
Box-Behnken
design-based
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
was
develop
29
HPC
mixes
a
target
80
±
10
MPa.
Cement
(450–500
kg/m
3
),
aggregates
(1500–1700
fume
(SF)
(20–45%
weight
cement)
water-binder
(w/b)
ratio
(0.24–0.32)
provided
as
input
factors
while
at
7
28
days
analysed
responses.
Datasets
for
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
prediction
generated
from
87
experimental
observations
test.
Performance
indicators
such
p-value,
coefficient
determination
(R
2
mean
square
error
(MSE)
assess
models.
Results
demonstrated
that
RSM
worked
relatively
well
projecting
p-values
<
0.05
R
values
0.913
0.892
days,
respectively.
In
addition,
performed
better
detecting
synergistic
effects
variables
on
On
other
hand,
ANN
best
generalised
relationship
between
independent
dependent
considering
low
MSE
12.32
14.60,
high
0.912
0.946
Model
equations
developed
predict
silica-based
after
days.
It
is
considered
adopting
components
both
approaches
could
help
process
developing
consistent
supplementary
cementitious
materials
(SCMs).