Investigating the effects of ensemble and weight optimization approaches on neural networks' performance to estimate the dynamic modulus of asphalt concrete

J Huang, J Zhang, X Li, Y Qiao, R Zhang… - Road Materials and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study hybridized the ensemble and weight optimization approaches with an artificial
neural network (ANN) algorithm to forecast the dynamic modulus (E*) of asphalt concrete …

Involving prediction of dynamic modulus in asphalt mix design with machine learning and mechanical-empirical analysis

J Liu, F Liu, Z Wang, EO Fanijo, L Wang - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Dynamic modulus (E∗) plays a dominant role in comprehensively capturing the mechanical
behavior of asphalt mixture. Many researchers tried to consider E∗ as a performance …

Characterization and evaluation of coarse aggregate wearing morphology on mechanical properties of asphalt mixture

H Yu, C Zhang, G Qian, J Ge, X Zhu, D Yao… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
To evaluate the impact of coarse aggregate morphology on the mechanical performance of
the asphalt mixture, the coarse aggregates with diverse wearing times were prepared and …

A novel bagged tree ensemble regression method with multiple correlation coefficients to predict the train body vibrations using rail inspection data

L Peng, S Zheng, Q Zhong, X Chai, J Lin - Mechanical Systems and Signal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Prediction of the train body vibrations induced by the train running is desirable and useful to
ensure comfortable service, reliable, safe, and secure operation of railway systems. By using …

[HTML][HTML] Develo** hybrid machine learning models to determine the dynamic modulus (e*) of asphalt mixtures using parameters in witczak 1-40d model: A …

W Xu, X Huang, Z Yang, M Zhou, J Huang - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
To characterize the dynamic modulus (E*) of the asphalt mixtures more accurately, a
comparative study was shown in this paper, combining six ML models (BP, SVM, DT, RF …

Study on the characterization method of dynamic modulus for asphalt mixture under multi-factor coupling conditions

G Zheng, N Zhang, P Wang, S Lv - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In the actual service process of asphalt pavement, the dynamic response of the pavement
structure layer is induced by vehicle loads. The dynamic modulus is a crucial parameter for …

[HTML][HTML] Laboratory investigation and machine learning modeling of road pavement asphalt mixtures prepared with construction and demolition waste and rap

F Rondinella, C Oreto, F Abbondati, N Baldo - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to the decreasing availability of virgin materials coupled with an increased awareness
of environmental sustainability issues, many researchers have focused their efforts on …

[HTML][HTML] Boosting hot mix asphalt dynamic modulus prediction using statistical and machine learning regression modeling techniques

AM Awed, AN Awaad, MR Kaloop, JW Hu… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The prediction of asphalt mixture dynamic modulus (E*) was investigated based on 1128 E*
measurements, using three regression and thirteen machine learning models. Asphalt …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced asphalt dynamic modulus prediction: A detailed analysis of artificial hummingbird algorithm-optimised boosted trees

ID Uwanuakwa, IY Amir, LN Umba - Journal of Road Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This study introduces and evaluates a novel artificial hummingbird algorithm-optimised
boosted tree (AHA-boosted) model for predicting the dynamic modulus (E∗) of hot mix …

Effect of aging on the constitutive models of asphalt and their mixtures

L Ma, F Wang, P Cui, M Yunusa, Y **ao - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Aging of asphalt and mixture occurs with extension of service time, thereby reducing
performance of asphalt mixtures, and causing considerable impact on the function of …