Explainable hybridized ensemble machine learning for the prognosis of the compressive strength of recycled plastic-based sustainable concrete with experimental …

SC Sapkota, A Yadav, A Khatri, T Singh… - … , Experiments and Design, 2024 - Springer
Concrete composed of recycled aggregate has been implemented in the construction of
buildings due to its potential to mitigate concrete pollution, thereby reducing the …

[HTML][HTML] Machine-learning-based predictive models for punching shear strength of FRP-reinforced concrete slabs: a comparative study

W Xu, X Shi - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study is focused on the punching strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) concrete
slabs. The mechanical properties of reinforced concrete slabs are often constrained by their …

Hybrid machine learning model to predict the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) with experimental validation

A Shrestha, SC Sapkota - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) incorporating waste cementitious materials has
become widely used due to its extraordinary mechanical strength and durability. Adding …

Explainable prediction model for punching shear strength of FRP-RC slabs based on kernel density estimation and XGBoost

S Zheng, T Hu, N Khodadadi, A Nanni - Scientific reports, 2024 - nature.com
Reinforced concrete (RC) slabs are widely used in modern building structures due to their
superior properties and ease of construction. However, their mechanical properties are …

Prediction of split tensile strength of recycled aggregate concrete leveraging explainable hybrid XGB with optimization algorithm

SC Sapkota, S Sapkota, G Saini - Multiscale and Multidisciplinary …, 2024 - Springer
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has been adopted in building construction as it can
reduce concrete waste, eventually minimizing the environmental impact. However, using …

Prediction of autogenous shrinkage in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) using hybridized machine learning

MA Hoque, A Shrestha, SC Sapkota, A Ahmed… - Asian Journal of Civil …, 2024 - Springer
This study explores hybridized machine learning (ML) techniques to predict autogenous
shrinkage (AS) in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). The ensemble model, namely …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and Transformer-Based Study on Seismic Behavior and Plastic Hinge Length of RC Columns Reinforced with End-Fixed Ultra-High Strength …

Y Wen, G Cai, P Malla - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The application of machine learning (ML) in structural engineering is receiving increasing
attention recently. This paper experimentally studies three self-restoring reinforced concrete …

Optimizing high-strength concrete compressive strength with explainable machine learning

SC Sapkota, C Panagiotakopoulou, D Dahal… - … Experiments and Design, 2025 - Springer
This study leverages machine learning to enhance the prediction of high-strength concrete
(HSC) compressive strength, addressing the limitations of conventional methods, which are …

Numerical simulation of post fire-behaviour of high strength lightweight reinforced concrete beams strengthened with basalt fiber-reinforced polymer grid and …

NA Shareef, MM Kadhum - Journal of Building Pathology and …, 2025 - Springer
This study examined a new composite strengthening method using a basalt fiber-reinforced
polymer (BFRP) grid combined with engineered cementitious composites (ECC) matrix to …