Complexity and unpredictability nature of earthquakes makes them unique external loads that there is no unique formula used for the prediction of seismic responses. Hence, this research aims to implement the most well-known Machine Learning (ML) methods in Python software to propose a prediction model for seismic response and performance assessment of Reinforced Concrete Moment-Resisting Frames (RC MRFs). To prepare 92,400 data points of training dataset for developing data-driven techniques, Incremental Dynamic Analyses (IDAs) were performed considering 165 RC MRFs with two-, to twelve-Story elevations having the bay lengths of 5.0 m, 6.1 m, and 7.6 m assuming near-fault seismic excitations. Then, important structural features were considered in datasets to train and test the ML-based prediction models, which were improved with innovative techniques. The results show that improved algorithms have higher R2 values for estimating the Maximum Interstory Drift Ratio (IDRmax), and two improved algorithms of artificial neural networks and extreme gradient boosting can estimate the Median of IDA curves (M-IDAs) of RC MRFs, which can be used to estimate the seismic limit-state capacity and performance assessment of existing or newly constructed RC buildings. To validate the generality and accuracy of the proposed ML-based prediction model, a five-Story RC building with different input features was used, and the results are promising. Therefore, graphical user interface is introduced as user-friendly tool to help researchers in estimating the seismic limit-state capacity of RC buildings, while reducing the computational cost and analytical efforts.
2 August 2024 in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
In recent years, fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) in reinforced concrete (RC) members have gained significant attention due to their exceptional properties, including lightweight construction, high specific strength, and stiffness. These attributes have found application in structures, infrastructures, wind power equipment, and various advanced civil products. However, the production process and the extensive testing required for assessing their suitability incur significant time and cost. The emergence of Industry 4.0 has presented opportunities to address these drawbacks by leveraging machine learning (ML) methods. ML techniques have recently been used to forecast the properties and assess the importance of process parameters for efficient structural design and their broad applications. Given their wide range of applications, this work aims to perform a comprehensive analysis of ML algorithms used for predicting the mechanical properties of FRPs. The performance evaluation of various models was discussed, and a detailed analysis of their pros and cons was provided. Finally, the limitations that currently exist in these techniques were pinpointed, and suggestions were given to improve their prediction precision suitable for evaluating the mechanical properties of FRP components.
24 June 2025 in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence