scholarly journals Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) cultivar classification: an artificial neural network approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 366-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeşim Benal ÖZTEKİN ◽  
Alper TANER ◽  
Hüseyin DURAN
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Castanea Sativa ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Neural Network Approach ◽  
Castanea Sativa Mill ◽  
Artificial Neural

The present study investigated the possible use of artificial neural networks (ANN) to classify five chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) varieties. For chestnut classification, back-propagation neural networks were framed on the basis of physical and mechanical parameters. Seven physical and mechanical characteristics (geometric mean diameter, sphericity, volume of nut, surface area, shell thickness, shearing force and strength) of chestnut were determined. It was found that these characteristics were statistically different and could be used in the classification of species. In the developed ANN model, the design of the network is 7-(5-6)-1 and it consists of 7 input, 2 hidden and 1 output layers. Tansig transfer functions were used in both hidden layers, while linear transfer functions were used in the output layer. In ANN model, R2 value was obtained as 0.99999 and RMSE value was obtained as 0.000083 for training. For testing, R2 value was found as 0.99999 and RMSE value was found as 0.00031. In the approximation of values obtained with ANN model to the values measured, average error was found as 0.011%. It was found that the results found with ANN model were very compatible with the measured data. It was found that the ANN model obtained can classify chestnut varieties in a fast and reliable way.

scholarly journals Using Artificial Neural Networks in Predicting the Level of Stress among Military Conscripts

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 626
Author(s):  
Svajone Bekesiene ◽  
Rasa Smaliukiene ◽  
Ramute Vaicaitiene
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Activation Function ◽  
Optimal Number ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Back Propagation Algorithm ◽  
Classification Rate ◽  
Artificial Neural

The present study aims to elucidate the main variables that increase the level of stress at the beginning of military conscription service using an artificial neural network (ANN)-based prediction model. Random sample data were obtained from one battalion of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and a survey was conducted to generate data for the training and testing of the ANN models. Using nonlinearity in stress research, numerous ANN structures were constructed and verified to limit the optimal number of neurons, hidden layers, and transfer functions. The highest accuracy was obtained by the multilayer perceptron neural network (MLPNN) with a 6-2-2 partition. A standardized rescaling method was used for covariates. For the activation function, the hyperbolic tangent was used with 20 units in one hidden layer as well as the back-propagation algorithm. The best ANN model was determined as the model that showed the smallest cross-entropy error, the correct classification rate, and the area under the ROC curve. These findings show, with high precision, that cohesion in a team and adaptation to military routines are two critical elements that have the greatest impact on the stress level of conscripts.

scholarly journals Predicting Sooting Propensity of Oxygenated Fuels Using Artificial Neural Networks

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1070
Author(s):  
Abdul Gani Abdul Jameel
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Oh Groups ◽  
Unseen Data ◽  
Learning Capabilities ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Oxygenated Fuels

The self-learning capabilities of artificial neural networks (ANNs) from large datasets have led to their deployment in the prediction of various physical and chemical phenomena. In the present work, an ANN model was developed to predict the yield sooting index (YSI) of oxygenated fuels using the functional group approach. A total of 265 pure compounds comprising six chemical classes, namely paraffins (n and iso), olefins, naphthenes, aromatics, alcohols, and ethers, were dis-assembled into eight constituent functional groups, namely paraffinic CH3 groups, paraffinic CH2 groups, paraffinic CH groups, olefinic –CH=CH2 groups, naphthenic CH-CH2 groups, aromatic C-CH groups, alcoholic OH groups, and ether O groups. These functional groups, in addition to molecular weight and branching index, were used as inputs to develop the ANN model. A neural network with two hidden layers was used to train the model using the Levenberg–Marquardt (ML) training algorithm. The developed model was tested with 15% of the random unseen data points. A regression coefficient (R2) of 0.99 was obtained when the experimental values were compared with the predicted YSI values from the test set. An average error of 3.4% was obtained, which is less than the experimental uncertainty associated with most reported YSI measurements. The developed model can be used for YSI prediction of hydrocarbon fuels containing alcohol and ether-based oxygenates as additives with a high degree of accuracy.

scholarly journals Use of Nondestructive Testing of Ultrasound and Artificial Neural Networks to Estimate Compressive Strength of Concrete

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Fernando A. N. Silva ◽  
João M. P. Q. Delgado ◽  
Rosely S. Cavalcanti ◽  
António C. Azevedo ◽  
Ana S. Guimarães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Water Cement Ratio ◽  
Artificial Neural

The work presents the results of an experimental campaign carried out on concrete elements in order to investigate the potential of using artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate the compressive strength based on relevant parameters, such as the water–cement ratio, aggregate–cement ratio, age of testing, and percentage cement/metakaolin ratios (5% and 10%). We prepared 162 cylindrical concrete specimens with dimensions of 10 cm in diameter and 20 cm in height and 27 prismatic specimens with cross sections measuring 25 and 50 cm in length, with 9 different concrete mixture proportions. A longitudinal transducer with a frequency of 54 kHz was used to measure the ultrasonic velocities. An ANN model was developed, different ANN configurations were tested and compared to identify the best ANN model. Using this model, it was possible to assess the contribution of each input variable to the compressive strength of the tested concretes. The results indicate an excellent performance of the ANN model developed to predict compressive strength from the input parameters studied, with an average error less than 5%. Together, the water–cement ratio and the percentage of metakaolin were shown to be the most influential factors for the compressive strength value predicted by the developed ANN model.

scholarly journals Artificial neural networks predictive models. A case study: carbon and bromine concentrations prediction based on chlorination time

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-17
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Test Set ◽  
Feed Forward Back Propagation ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are being used increasingly to predict water variables. This study offers an alternative approach to quantify the relationship between time of chlorination in potable water (due to convectional treatment procedure) and chlorination by-products concentration (expressed as carbon and bromine) with an ANN model, i.e., capturing non-linear relationships among the water quality variables. Thus, carbon and bromine concentrations in potable water (the second chosen due to the toxicity of brominated trihalomethanes, THMs) were predicted using artificial neural networks (ANNs) based mainly on multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs) architecture. The chlorination (detention) time as much as 58 hours in Athens distributed network, comprised the input variables to the ANNs models. Moreover, to develop an ANN model for estimating carbon and bromine, the available data set was partitioned into training, validation and test set. In order to reach an optimum amount of hidden layers or nodes, different architectures were tested. The quality of the ANN simulations was evaluated in terms of the error in the validation sample set for the proper interpretation of the results. The calculated sum-squared errors for training, validation and test set were 0.056, 0.039 and 0.060 respectively for the best model selected. Comparison of the results showed that a two-layer feed-forward back propagation ANN model could be used as an acceptable model for predicting carbon and bromine contained in potable water THMs.

scholarly journals Prediction of Sound Insulation of Sandwich Partition Panels by Means of Artificial Neural Networks

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-651
Author(s):  
Naveen Garg ◽  
Siddharth Dhruw ◽  
Laghu Gandhi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Back Propagation Algorithm ◽  
Design And Optimization ◽  
Artificial Neural

Abstract The paper presents the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in predicting sound insulation through multi-layered sandwich gypsum partition panels. The objective of the work is to develop an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model to estimate the Rw and STC value of sandwich gypsum constructions. The experimental results reported by National Research Council, Canada for Gypsum board walls (Halliwell et al., 1998) were utilized to develop the model. A multilayer feed-forward approach comprising of 13 input parameters was developed for predicting the Rw and STC value of sandwich gypsum constructions. The Levenberg-Marquardt optimization technique has been used to update the weights in back-propagation algorithm. The presented approach could be very useful for design and optimization of acoustic performance of new sandwich partition panels providing higher sound insulation. The developed ANN model shows a prediction error of ±3 dB or points with a confidence level higher than 95%.

Back Propagation Method of Artificial Neural Networks for Finding the Position Control of Stanford Manipulator and Direct Kinematic Analysis of Elbow Manipulator

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sailaja ◽  
R. D. V. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Neural Network Approach ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Direct Kinematics

Nowadays the robot technology is advancing rapidly and the use of robots in industries has been increasing. In designing a robot manipulator, kinematicsplays a vital role. The kinematic problem of manipulator control is divided into two types, direct kinematics and inverse kinematics. Robot inverse kinematics, which is important in robot path planning, is a fundamental problem in robotic control. Past solutions for this problem have been through the use of various algebraic or algorithmic procedures, which may be less accurate and time consuming. Artificial neural networks have the ability to approximate highly non-linear functions applied in robot control. The neural network approach deserves examination because of the fundamental properties of computation speed, and they can generalize untrained solutions. In the present work an attempt has been made to evaluate the problemof robot inverse kinematics of Stanford manipulator using artificial neural network approach. Finally two programs are written using C language to solve inverse kinematic problem of Stanford manipulator using Back propagation method of artificial neural network. In this network, the input layer has six nodes, the hidden layer has three nodes, and the output layer has two nodes. And also Elbow manipulator was modelled and its direct kinematics was analysed.

scholarly journals Development and Application of Back-Propagation-Based Artificial Neural Network Models in Solving Engineering

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Saleh Mohammed Al-Alawi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Network Models ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Neural Network Models ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Artificial Neural

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are computer software programs that mimic the human brain's ability to classify patterns or to make forecasts or decisions based on past experience.  The development of this research area can be attributed to two factors, sufficient computer power to begin practical ANN-based research in the late 1970s and the development of back-propagation in 1986 that enabled ANN models to solve everyday business, scientific, and industrial problems.  Since then, significant applications have been implemented in several fields of study, and many useful intelligent applications and systems have been developed.  The objective of this paper is to generate awareness and to encourage applications development using artificial intelligence-based systems.  Therefore, this paper provides basic ANN concepts, outlines steps used for ANN model development, and lists examples of engineering applications based on the use of the back-propagation paradigm conducted in Oman.  The paper is intended to provide guidelines and necessary references and resources for novice individuals interested in conducting research in engineering or other fields of study using back-propagation artificial neural networks.      

Shear strength predicting of FRP-strengthened RC beams by using artificial neural networks

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnur Yavuz ◽  
Musa Hakan Arslan ◽  
Omer Kaan Baykan
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Ultimate Shear Strength ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Artificial Neural

AbstractIn this study, the efficiency of artificial neural networks (ANN) in predicting the shear strength of reinforced concrete (RC) beams, strengthened by means of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), is explored. Experimental data of 96 rectangular RC beams from an existing database in the literature were used to develop the ANN model. Eight different input parameters affecting the shear strength were selected for creating the ANN structure. Each parameter was arranged in an input vector and a corresponding output vector that includes the shear strength of the RC beam. For all outputs, the ANN model was trained and tested using a three-layered back-propagation method. The initial performance of back-propagation was evaluated and discussed. In addition, the accuracy of well-known building codes in predicting the shear strength of FRP-strengthened RC beams was also examined, in a comparable way, using same test data. The study shows that the ANN model gives reasonable predictions of the ultimate shear strength of RC beams (R2≈0.93). Moreover, the study concludes that the ANN model predicts the shear strength of FRP-strengthened RC beams better than existing building code approaches.

scholarly journals Mathematical Modeling of Photovoltaic Properties of Nipc/P-Si (Organic/Inorganic) Heterojunction by Using Artificial Neural Networks Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 306-321
Author(s):  
R. A. Mohamed ◽  
Mahmoud. Y. El-Bakry ◽  
D. M. Habashy ◽  
E. H. Aamer
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Photovoltaic Properties ◽  
Nickel Phthalocyanine ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Model Training

In this research, the artificial neural network (ANN) and resilient back propagation (R-prop) training algorithm are utilized to model the photovoltaic properties of Nickel–phthalocyanine (NiPc/p-Si) heterojunction. The experimental data are extracted from experimental studies. Experimental data are utilized as inputs in the ANN model. Training of different structures of the ANN is processed to approach the minimum value of error. Eight artificial neural networks are trained to get a better mean square error (MSE) and best execution for the networks. The ANN performances are also investigated and their values are very small (MSE < 10-3). The simulation results of the current-voltage characteristics of NiPc films are produced and provided excellent matching with the corresponding experimental data. Utilization of ANN model for predictions is also processed and gives accurate results.  The equation which describes the relation between the inputs and outputs is obtained. The high accuracy of the ANN model has appeared in the major guessing power and the ability of generalization depending on the obtained equations.

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