scholarly journals Simulation of Depth of Wear of Eco-Friendly Concrete Using Machine Learning Based Computational Approaches

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Mohsin Ali Khan ◽  
Furqan Farooq ◽  
Mohammad Faisal Javed ◽  
Adeel Zafar ◽  
Krzysztof Adam Ostrowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Response Parameter ◽  
Skilled Personnel

To avoid time-consuming, costly, and laborious experimental tests that require skilled personnel, an effort has been made to formulate the depth of wear of fly-ash concrete using a comparative study of machine learning techniques, namely random forest regression (RFR) and gene expression programming (GEP). A widespread database comprising 216 experimental records was constructed from available research. The database includes depth of wear as a response parameter and nine different explanatory variables, i.e., cement content, fly ash, water content, fine and coarse aggregate, plasticizer, air-entraining agent, age of concrete, and time of testing. The performance of the models was judged via statistical metrics. The GEP model gives better performance with R2 and ρ equals 0.9667 and 0.0501 respectively and meet with the external validation criterion suggested in the previous literature. The k-fold cross-validation also verifies the accurateness of the model by evaluating R2, RSE, MAE, and RMSE. The sensitivity analysis of GEP equation indicated that the time of testing is the influential parameter. The results of this research can help the designers, practitioners, and researchers to quickly estimate the depth of wear of fly-ash concrete thus shortening its ecological susceptibilities that push to sustainable and faster construction from the viewpoint of environmentally friendly waste management.

scholarly journals Application of Novel Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting the Surface Chloride Concentration in Concrete Containing Waste Material

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 2297
Author(s):  
Ayaz Ahmad ◽  
Furqan Farooq ◽  
Krzysztof Adam Ostrowski ◽  
Klaudia Śliwa-Wieczorek ◽  
Slawomir Czarnecki
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Mean Square Error ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
Chloride Concentration ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Chloride Concentrations

Structures located on the coast are subjected to the long-term influence of chloride ions, which cause the corrosion of steel reinforcements in concrete elements. This corrosion severely affects the performance of the elements and may shorten the lifespan of an entire structure. Even though experimental activities in laboratories might be a solution, they may also be problematic due to time and costs. Thus, the application of individual machine learning (ML) techniques has been investigated to predict surface chloride concentrations (Cc) in marine structures. For this purpose, the values of Cc in tidal, splash, and submerged zones were collected from an extensive literature survey and incorporated into the article. Gene expression programming (GEP), the decision tree (DT), and an artificial neural network (ANN) were used to predict the surface chloride concentrations, and the most accurate algorithm was then selected. The GEP model was the most accurate when compared to ANN and DT, which was confirmed by the high accuracy level of the K-fold cross-validation and linear correlation coefficient (R2), mean absolute error (MAE), mean square error (MSE), and root mean square error (RMSE) parameters. As is shown in the article, the proposed method is an effective and accurate way to predict the surface chloride concentration without the inconveniences of laboratory tests.

scholarly journals Development of Heavy Rain Damage Prediction Model Using Machine Learning Based on Big Data

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changhyun Choi ◽  
Jeonghwan Kim ◽  
Jongsung Kim ◽  
Donghyun Kim ◽  
Younghye Bae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Heavy Rain ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Damage Prediction ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
The Republic

Prediction models of heavy rain damage using machine learning based on big data were developed for the Seoul Capital Area in the Republic of Korea. We used data on the occurrence of heavy rain damage from 1994 to 2015 as dependent variables and weather big data as explanatory variables. The model was developed by applying machine learning techniques such as decision trees, bagging, random forests, and boosting. As a result of evaluating the prediction performance of each model, the AUC value of the boosting model using meteorological data from the past 1 to 4 days was the highest at 95.87% and was selected as the final model. By using the prediction model developed in this study to predict the occurrence of heavy rain damage for each administrative region, we can greatly reduce the damage through proactive disaster management.

Influential parameters on submerged discharge capacity of converging ogee spillways based on experimental study and machine learning-based modeling

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiyoumars Roushangar ◽  
Ali Foroudi ◽  
Mojtaba Saneie
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
Theoretical Concept ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Construction Operations ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Submerged Discharge

Abstract Ogee spillways with converging training walls are applied to lower the hazard of accidental flooding in locations with limited construction operations due to their unique structure. Hence, this type of structure is proposed as an emergency spillway. The present study aimed at experimental and machine learning-based modeling of the submerged discharge capacity of the converging ogee spillway. Two experimental models of Germi-Chay dam spillway were utilized: one model having a curve axis which was made in 1:50 scale and the other with a straight axis in 1:75 scale. Using visual observation, it was found that the total upstream head, the submergence degree, the ogee-crest geometries and the convergence angle of training walls are the crucial factors which alter the submerged discharge capacity of the converging ogee spillway. Furthermore, two machine-learning techniques (e.g. artificial neural networks and gene expression programming) were applied for modeling the submerged discharge capacity applying experimental data. These models were compared with four well-known traditional relationships with respect to their basic theoretical concept. The obtained results indicated that the length ratio () had the most effective role in estimating the submerged discharge capacity.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Machine Learning Techniques for Daily Reference Evapotranspiration Estimation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Rashid Niaghi ◽  
Oveis Hassanijalilian ◽  
Jalal Shiri
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Reference Evapotranspiration ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Daily Maximum ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Input Variables

The ASCE-EWRI reference evapotranspiration (ETo) equation is recommended as a standardized method for reference crop ETo estimation. However, various climate data as input variables to the standardized ETo method are considered limiting factors in most cases and restrict the ETo estimation. This paper assessed the potential of different machine learning (ML) models for ETo estimation using limited meteorological data. The ML models used to estimate daily ETo included Gene Expression Programming (GEP), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Multiple Linear Regression (LR), and Random Forest (RF). Three input combinations of daily maximum and minimum temperature (Tmax and Tmin), wind speed (W) with Tmax and Tmin, and solar radiation (Rs) with Tmax and Tmin were considered using meteorological data during 2003–2016 from six weather stations in the Red River Valley. To understand the performance of the applied models with the various combinations, station, and yearly based tests were assessed with local and spatial approaches. Considering the local and spatial approaches analysis, the LR and RF models illustrated the lowest rate of improvement compared to GEP and SVM. The spatial RF and SVM approaches showed the lowest and highest values of the scatter index as 0.333 and 0.457, respectively. As a result, the radiation-based combination and the RF model showed the best performance with higher accuracy for all stations either locally or spatially, and the spatial SVM and GEP illustrated the lowest performance among models and approaches.

scholarly journals App-based symptom tracking to optimize SARS-CoV-2 testing strategy using machine learning

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
LEILA F. DANTAS ◽  
IGOR T. PERES ◽  
LEONARDO S.L. BASTOS ◽  
JANAINA F. MARCHESI ◽  
GUILHERME F.G. DE SOUZA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
External Validation ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Applied Machine Learning

Background: Tests are scarce resources, especially in low and middle-income countries, and the optimization of testing programs during a pandemic is critical for the effectiveness of the disease control. Hence, we aim to use the combination of symptoms to build a regression model as a screening tool to identify people and areas with a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection to be prioritized for testing. Materials and Methods: We applied machine learning techniques and provided a visualization of potential regions with high densities of COVID-19 as a risk map. We performed a retrospective analysis of individuals registered in "Dados do Bem", an app-based symptom tracker in use in Brazil. Results: From April 28 to July 16, 2020, 337,435 individuals registered their symptoms through the app. Of these, 49,721 participants were tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection, being 5,888 (11.8%) positive. Among self-reported symptoms, loss of smell (OR[95%CI]: 4.6 [4.4 - 4.9]), fever (2.6 [2.5 - 2.8]), and shortness of breath (2.1 [1.6-2.7]) were associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our final model obtained a competitive performance, with only 7% of false-negative users among the predicted as negatives (NPV = 0.93). From the 287,714 users still not tested, our model estimated that only 34.5% are potentially infected, thus reducing the need for extensive testing of all registered users. The model was incorporated by the "Dados do Bem" app aiming to prioritize users for testing. We developed an external validation in the state of Goias and found that of the 465 users selected, 52% tested positive. Conclusions: Our results showed that the combination of symptoms might predict SARS-Cov-2 infection and, therefore, can be used as a tool by decision-makers to refine testing and disease control strategies.

Predictive compressive strength models for green concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmin Murad ◽  
Rana Imam ◽  
Husam Abu Hajar ◽  
Dua’a Habeh ◽  
Abdullah Hammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Gene Expression Programming ◽  
Plain Concrete ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Experimental Database ◽  
Green Concrete ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Strength Models

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop new predictive models using gene expression programming in order to estimate the compressive strength of green concrete, as accurate models that can predict the compressive strength of green concrete are still lacking. Design/methodology/approach To estimate the compressive strength of plain concrete, fly ash concrete, silica fume concrete and concrete with silica fume and fly ash, four predictive GEP models are developed. The GEP models are developed using a large and reliable database that is collected from the literature. The GEP models are validated using the collected experimental database. Findings The R2 is used to statistically evaluate the performance of the GEP models wherein the R2 values for the GEP models including all data are 85, 95, 80 and 95.3 percent for the models that predict the compressive strength of plain concrete, fly ash concrete, silica fume concrete and concrete with silica fume and fly ash, respectively. Originality/value The GEP models have high R2 values and low RMSE and MAE, which indicates that they are capable of predicting the compressive strength of green concrete with a reasonable accuracy.

Predicting Metabolic Reaction Networks with Perturbation-Theory Machine Learning (PTML) Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karel Diéguez-Santana ◽  
Gerardo M. Casañola-Martin ◽  
James R. Green ◽  
Bakhtiyor Rasulev ◽  
Humberto González-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Reaction Networks ◽  
Data Series ◽  
Metabolic Reaction ◽  
Large Set ◽  
Validation Data ◽  
Specificity And Sensitivity

Background: Checking the connectivity (structure) of complex Metabolic Reaction Networks (MRNs) models proposed for new microorganisms with promising properties is an important goal for chemical biology. Objective: In principle, we can perform a hand-on checking (Manual Curation). However, this is a hard task due to the high number of combinations of pairs of nodes (possible metabolic reactions). Method: In this work, we used Combinatorial, Perturbation Theory, and Machine Learning, techniques to seek a CPTML model for MRNs >40 organisms compiled by Barabasis’ group. First, we quantified the local structure of a very large set of nodes in each MRN using a new class of node index called Markov linear indices fk. Next, we calculated CPT operators for 150000 combinations of query and reference nodes of MRNs. Last, we used these CPT operators as inputs of different ML algorithms. Results: The CPTML linear model obtained using LDA algorithm is able to discriminate nodes (metabolites) with correct assignation of reactions from not correct nodes with values of accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity in the range of 85-100% in both training and external validation data series. Conclusion: Meanwhile, PTML models based on Bayesian network, J48-Decision Tree and Random Forest algorithms were identified as the three best non-linear models with accuracy greater than 97.5%. The present work opens a door to the study of MRNs of multiple organisms using PTML models.

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