Predicting compressive strength of manufactured-sand concrete using conventional and metaheuristic-tuned artificial neural network

Y Zhao, H Hu, C Song, Z Wang - Measurement, 2022 - Elsevier
Compressive strength (CS) is the maximum resistance of concrete against axial
compressive loading in standard conditions. Estimation of this parameter is essential for the …

[HTML][HTML] Interpretable machine learning for assessing the cumulative damage of a reinforced concrete frame induced by seismic sequences

PC Lazaridis, IE Kavvadias, K Demertzis, L Iliadis… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recently developed Machine Learning (ML) interpretability techniques have the potential to
explain how predictors influence the dependent variable in high-dimensional and non-linear …

Updated empirical vulnerability model considering the seismic damage of typical structures

SQ Li, A Formisano - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2024 - Springer
To comprehend the empirical seismic vulnerability capability of various typical structures in
towns and suburbs, this study considers, as the research background, the structural damage …

Optimal intensity measure selection and probabilistic seismic demand model of pile group supported bridges in sandy soil considering variable scour effects

L Zhou, MS Alam, X Wang, A Ye, P Zhang - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Scour of pile group foundations is a common hazard for cross-river bridges and can produce
considerable damage to piles in earthquake-prone regions. The fragility-based performance …

Attention mechanism based neural networks for structural post-earthquake damage state prediction and rapid fragility analysis

Y Chen, Z Sun, R Zhang, L Yao, G Wu - Computers & Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper is devoted to the research on applying the deep learning method to nonlinear
structural post-disaster damage state assessment. Transformer and Informer networks with a …

[HTML][HTML] A hybrid ANN-GA model for an automated rapid vulnerability assessment of existing RC buildings

MA Bülbül, E Harirchian, MF Işık… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Determining the risk priorities for the building stock in highly seismic-prone regions and
making the final decisions about the buildings is one of the essential precautionary …

Probability-based residual displacement estimation of unbonded laminated rubber bearing supported highway bridges retrofitted with Transverse Steel Damper

L Zhou, MS Alam, A Song, A Ye - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Predicting the post-earthquake residual displacement of isolated bridges is crucial in
deciding their operational and recovery strategies after a seismic event. This study proposes …

Ensemble technique to predict post-earthquake damage of buildings integrating tree-based models and tabular neural networks

Z Li, H Lei, E Ma, J Lai, J Qiu - Computers & Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, we develop a novel ensemble model for seismic building damage prediction
that leverages machine learning algorithms of two completely different mechanisms, tree …

Evaluating the accuracy and effectiveness of machine learning methods for rapidly determining the safety factor of road embankments

M Habib, B Bashir, A Alsalman… - Multidiscipline modeling in …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose Slope stability analysis is essential for ensuring the safe design of road
embankments. While various conventional methods, such as the finite element approach …

Bivariate structural-fire fragility curves for simple-span overpass bridges with composite steel plate girders

Z Zhu, SE Quiel, NE Khorasani - Structural Safety, 2023 - Elsevier
This study demonstrates the development of bivariate fragility curves for a fire-exposed
simple-span overpass bridge prototype with composite steel plate girders. The fire and …