scholarly journals Applying Artificial Neural Networks In Construction

2020 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 01029
Author(s):  
Anna Doroshenko

Currently, artificial neural networks (ANN) are used to solve the following complex problems: pattern recognition, speech recognition, complex forecasts and others. The main applications of ANN are decision making, pattern recognition, optimization, forecasting, data analysis. This paper presents an overview of applications of ANN in construction industry, including energy efficiency and energy consumption, structural analysis, construction materials, smart city and BIM technologies, structural design and optimization, application forecasting, construction engineering and soil mechanics.

Author(s):  
Alireza Shojaei ◽  
Amirsaman Mahdavian

Artificial neural networks have been widely used for modeling and simulation of different problems in the construction industry, including, but not limited to, regression, clustering, and classification. They provide solutions for complex problems where other modeling methods often fail. For instance, they can capture nonlinear and complex relationships between the variables while many traditional modeling methods fail. However, they have their own limitations. They often can only be trained for a specific problem with a predetermined number of inputs and outputs. As a result, any change that requires an update in the architecture of the network cannot be automatically done and require human intervention. The recent developments in the field of artificial neural networks resulted in new concepts such as neural architecture search, reinforcement learning, and neuroevolution. These new areas can provide new methods for solving past and existing problems facing the construction industry in a more efficient, elegant, and versatile manner. One of the main contributions of the recent developments is networks that can optimize their own architecture and networks that are able to evolve and change their architecture. This paper aims to briefly review the application areas of the artificial neural networks in construction engineering and management and discuss how the recent developments in this field can be applied and provide better solutions.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
A. VAZHYNSKYI ◽  
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S. ZHUKOV ◽  

Approaches and algorithms for processing experimental data and data obtained as a result of using modern means of measuring equipment, selecting diagnostic parameters, pattern recognition, which constitute the methodological basis for developing methods and designing tools for creating a service system for complex industrial facilities based on predicting their performance and residual life are described in submitted article. Along with classical methods, methods based on using the full potential of the modern elemental base of microprocessor technology and the use of artificial neural networks, machine learning, and "big data" are discovered. The given examples can serve as the basis for constructing a methodology for the application of the considered approaches for organizing predictive maintenance of complex industrial equipment. An analytical review of a number of scientific publications showed that the creation of new automated diagnostic systems that can increase fault tolerance and extend the life of sophisticated modern power equipment is extremely relevant. For this, various approaches are applied, based on mathematical models, expert systems, artificial neural networks and other algorithms. Summarizing the results of scientific publications, it can be argued that the implementation of a systematic approach to the organization of repair service at the enterprise requires a comprehensive solution to the following urgent problems: • monitoring is formulated as the task of interrogating sensors and collecting information necessary for further analysis; • diagnostics, it is solved as tasks of identifying informative signs with further detection and classification of failures and anomalies in data sets; • improving the accuracy of algorithms aimed at pattern recognition; • condition forecasting is the task of assessing the current and accumulated readings of monitoring systems for making decisions regarding either a specific element of the complex or the facilities. Thus, modern technology make it possible to arrange arbitrarily complex algorithms. However, to use the full potential that artificial neural networks, expert systems, and classical methods for identifying and diagnosing equipment it is necessary to have a conceptual development of the foundations of building systems for organizing maintenance and repair of complex energy equipment


Author(s):  
S. Aloshyn ◽  
I. Khomenko ◽  
N. Fursova

Low-cost, reliable and quick screening diagnosis of coronavirus can be implemented on the basis of intelligent technologies for analyzing a set of signs and symptoms with solving the problem of pattern recognition in the basis of artificial neural networks. The high degree of coronavirus infection diagnostic procedure uncertainty, the vector dimension of input factor-symptoms, fuzzy conditioning and poor formalizability of the subject condition connection with these symptoms require appropriate analytical tools. An analysis of the problem and possible solutions allows justifying the feasibilit y of implementing screening diagnostics as a solution to the problem of nonlinear optimization in a multidimensional space of high-dimensional factors and states. Artificial neural networks with compulsory training on a representative sample were chosen as a tool for implementing the project. The proposed technology brings diagnostics of coronavirus infection closer to full automation, robotization and intellectualization of complex monitoring (diagnostic) systems as the most promising technology for pattern recognition in systems with a high degree of entropy and allows you to solve the problem at the lowest cost and required performance indicators.


Author(s):  
Trevor J. Bihl ◽  
William A. Young II ◽  
Gary R. Weckman

Despite the natural advantage humans have for recognizing and interpreting patterns, large and complex datasets, as in Big Data, preclude efficient human analysis. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) provide a family of pattern recognition approaches for prediction, clustering and classification applicable to KDD with ANN model complexity ranging from simple (for small problems) highly complex (for large issues). To provide a starting point for readers, this chapter first describes foundational concepts that relate to ANNs. A listing of commonly used ANN methods, heuristics, and criteria for initializing ANNs is then discussed. Common pre- and post- data processing methods for dimensionality reduction and data quality issues are then described. The authors then provide a tutorial example of ANN analysis. Finally, the authors list and describe applications of ANNs to specific business related endeavors for further reading.


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