Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
Interface
yield
stress
and
plastic
viscosity
of
fresh
concrete
significantly
influences
its
pumping
ability.
The
accurate
determination
these
properties
needs
extensive
testing
on-site
which
results
in
time
resource
wastage.
Thus,
to
speed
up
the
process
accurately
determining
properties,
this
study
tends
use
four
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms
including
Random
Forest
Regression
(RFR),
Gene
Expression
Programming
(GEP),
K-nearest
Neighbor
(KNN),
Extreme
Gradient
Boosting
(XGB)
a
statistical
technique
Multi
Linear
(MLR)
develop
predictive
models
for
interface
concrete.
Out
all
employed
algorithms,
only
GEP
expressed
output
form
an
empirical
equation.
were
developed
using
data
from
published
literature
having
six
input
parameters
cement,
water,
after
mixing
etc.
two
i.e.,
stress.
performance
was
assessed
several
error
metrices,
k-fold
validation,
residual
assessment
comparison
revealed
that
XGB
is
most
algorithm
predict
(training
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text],
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text]).
To
get
increased
insights
into
model
prediction
process,
shapely
individual
conditional
expectation
analyses
carried
out
on
highlighted
are
influential
estimate
both
In
addition,
graphical
user
has
been
made
efficiently
implement
findings
civil
engineering
industry.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21, С. 101837 - 101837
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2024
Contemporary
infrastructure
requires
structural
elements
with
enhanced
mechanical
strength
and
durability.
Integrating
nanomaterials
into
concrete
is
a
promising
solution
to
improve
However,
the
intricacies
of
such
nanoscale
cementitious
composites
are
highly
complex.
Traditional
regression
models
encounter
limitations
in
capturing
these
intricate
compositions
provide
accurate
reliable
estimations.
This
study
focuses
on
developing
robust
prediction
for
compressive
(CS)
graphene
nanoparticle-reinforced
(GrNCC)
through
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms.
Three
ML
models,
bagging
regressor
(BR),
decision
tree
(DT),
AdaBoost
(AR),
were
employed
predict
CS
based
comprehensive
dataset
172
experimental
values.
Seven
input
parameters,
including
graphite
nanoparticle
(GrN)
diameter,
water-to-cement
ratio
(wc),
GrN
content
(GC),
ultrasonication
(US),
sand
(SC),
curing
age
(CA),
thickness
(GT),
considered.
The
trained
70
%
data,
remaining
30
data
was
used
testing
models.
Statistical
metrics
as
mean
absolute
error
(MAE),
root
square
(RMSE)
correlation
coefficient
(R)
assess
predictive
accuracy
DT
AR
demonstrated
exceptional
accuracy,
yielding
high
coefficients
0.983
0.979
training,
0.873
0.822
testing,
respectively.
Shapley
Additive
exPlanation
(SHAP)
analysis
highlighted
influential
role
positively
impacting
CS,
while
an
increased
(w/c)
negatively
affected
CS.
showcases
efficacy
techniques
accurately
predicting
nanoparticle-modified
concrete,
offering
swift
cost-effective
approach
assessing
nanomaterial
impact
reducing
reliance
time-consuming
expensive
experiments.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23, С. 102637 - 102637
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2024
Airborne
contaminants
pose
significant
environmental
and
health
challenges.
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
has
emerged
as
a
leading
photocatalyst
in
the
degradation
of
air
compared
to
other
photocatalysts
due
its
inherent
inertness,
cost-effectiveness,
photostability.
To
assess
effectiveness,
laboratory
examinations
are
frequently
employed
measure
photocatalytic
rate
TiO2.
However,
this
approach
involves
time-consuming
requirements,
labor-intensive
tasks,
high
costs.
In
literature,
ensemble
or
standalone
models
commonly
used
for
assessing
performance
TiO2
water
contaminants.
Nonetheless,
application
metaheuristic
hybrid
potential
be
more
effective
predictive
accuracy
efficiency.
Accordingly,
research
utilized
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms
estimate
photo-degradation
constants
organic
pollutants
using
nanoparticles
exposure
ultraviolet
light.
Six
metaheuristics
optimization
algorithms,
namely,
nuclear
reaction
(NRO),
differential
evolution
algorithm
(DEA),
human
felicity
(HFA),
lightning
search
(LSA),
Harris
hawks
(HHA),
tunicate
swarm
(TSA)
were
combined
with
random
forest
(RF)
technique
establish
models.
A
database
200
data
points
was
acquired
from
experimental
studies
model
training
testing.
Furthermore,
multiple
statistical
indicators
10-fold
cross-validation
examine
established
model's
robustness.
The
TSA-RF
demonstrated
superior
prediction
among
six
suggested
models,
achieving
an
impressive
correlation
(R)
0.90
lower
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE)
0.25.
contrast,
HFA-RF,
HHA-RF,
NRO-RF
exhibited
slightly
R-value
0.88,
RMSE
scores
0.32.
DEA-RF
LSA-RF
while
effective,
showed
marginally
0.85,
values
0.45
0.44,
respectively.
Moreover,
SHapley
Additive
exPlanation
(SHAP)
results
indicated
that
rates
through
photocatalysis
most
notably
influenced
by
factors
such
reactor
sizes,
dosage,
humidity,
intensity.
Developments in the Built Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17, С. 100378 - 100378
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2024
This
paper
reviews
recent
developments
and
proposes
perspectives
for
future
research
on
three-dimensional
printing
concrete
(3DPC).
review
originally
analyses
the
3DP
applications
combined
with
types
that
are
classified
into
three
groups:
functional
concrete,
sustainable
special
concrete.
The
technique
shows
different
effects
due
to
various
modification
methods
(e.g.,
nano-additive,
fibre
addition,
chemical
reagent)
challenging
requirements
anisotropy
exploit
defect).
Summarily,
oriented
of
3DPC
is
a
double-edged
sword,
asking
optimal
structural
design
engineered
cementitious
composite
(ECC),
ultra-high-performance
(UHPC),
most
fibre-improved
not
propitious
all
types,
such
as
foam
because
additional
pressure
in
process
poses
huge
disadvantage
stability.
also
protentional
from
view
features,
which
represents
contribution
advanced
technology
development
direction.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Abstract
The
escalation
of
global
urbanization
and
industrial
expansion
has
resulted
in
an
increase
the
emission
harmful
substances
into
atmosphere.
Evaluating
effectiveness
titanium
dioxide
(TiO
2
)
photocatalytic
degradation
through
traditional
methods
is
resource-intensive
complex
due
to
detailed
photocatalyst
structures
wide
range
contaminants.
Therefore
this
study,
recent
advancements
machine
learning
(ML)
are
used
offer
data-driven
approach
using
thirteen
techniques
namely
XG
Boost
(XGB),
decision
tree
(DT),
lasso
Regression
(LR2),
support
vector
regression
(SVR),
adaBoost
(AB),
voting
Regressor
(VR),
CatBoost
(CB),
K-Nearest
Neighbors
(KNN),
gradient
boost
(GB),
random
Forest
(RF),
artificial
neural
network
(ANN),
ridge
(RR),
linear
(LR1)
address
problem
estimation
TiO
rate
air
models
developed
literature
data
different
methodical
tools
evaluate
ML
models.
XGB,
DT
LR2
have
high
R
values
0.93,
0.926
training
0.936,
0.924
test
phase.
While
ANN,
RR
LR
lowest
0.70,
0.56
0.40
0.62,
0.63
0.31
phase
respectively.
low
MAE
RMSE
0.450
min
-1
/cm
,
0.494
0.49
for
0.263
0.285
0.29
stage.
DT,
93%
percent
errors
within
20%
error
XGB
92%
94%
with
remained
highest
performing
most
robust
effective
predictions.
Feature
importances
reveal
role
input
parameters
prediction
made
by
Dosage,
humidity,
UV
light
intensity
remain
important
experimental
factors.
This
study
will
impact
positively
providing
efficient
estimate
contaminants
.
Coatings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(4), С. 386 - 386
Опубликована: Март 26, 2024
Carbonation
is
one
of
the
critical
issues
affecting
durability
reinforced
concrete.
Evaluating
depth
concrete
carbonation
great
significance
for
ensuring
quality
and
safety
construction
projects.
In
recent
years,
various
prediction
algorithms
have
been
developed
evaluating
depth.
This
article
provides
a
detailed
overview
existing
models
According
to
data
processing
methods
used
in
model,
can
be
divided
into
mathematical
curve
machine
learning
models.
The
further
following
categories:
artificial
neural
network
decision
tree
support
vector
combined
basic
idea
model
directly
establish
relationship
between
age
by
using
certain
function
curves.
advantage
that
only
small
amount
experimental
needed
fitting,
which
very
convenient
engineering
applications.
limitation
it
consider
influence
some
factors
on
concrete,
accuracy
cannot
guaranteed.
predict
many
considered
at
same
time.
When
there
are
sufficient
data,
trained
give
more
accurate
results
than
model.
main
defect
needs
lot
as
training
samples,
so
not
A
future
research
direction
may
combine
with
evaluate
accurately.
Earth Science Informatics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Abstract
Soilcrete
is
an
innovative
construction
material
made
by
combining
naturally
occurring
earth
materials
with
cement.
It
can
be
effectively
used
in
areas
where
other
are
not
readily
available
due
to
financial
or
environmental
reasons
since
soilcrete
from
natural
clay.
also
help
cut
down
the
greenhouse
gas
emissions
industry
encouraging
use
of
resources
that
locally
available.
Thus,
it
imperative
reliably
predict
different
properties
accurate
determination
these
crucial
for
widespread
materials.
However,
laboratory
subjected
significant
time
and
resource
constraints.
As
a
result,
this
research
was
undertaken
provide
empirical
prediction
models
density,
shrinkage,
strain
mixes
using
two
machine
learning
algorithms:
Gene
Expression
Programming
(GEP)
Extreme
Gradient
Boosting
(XGB).
The
analysis
revealed
XGB-based
predictions
correlated
more
real-life
values
than
GEP
having
training
$${\text{R}}^{2}=0.999$$
R2=0.999
both
density
shrinkage
$${\text{R}}^{2}=0.944$$
0.944
prediction.
Moreover,
several
explanatory
analyses
including
individual
conditional
expectation
(ICE)
shapely
were
done
on
XGB
model
which
showed
water-to-binder
ratio,
metakaolin
content,
modulus
elasticity
some
most
important
variables
forecasting
properties.
Furthermore,
interactive
graphical
user
interface
(GUI)
has
been
developed
effective
utilization
civil
engineering
forecast