Predicting ground vibration during rock blasting using relevance vector machine improved with dual kernels and metaheuristic algorithms

Y Fissha, J Khatti, H Ikeda, KS Grover, N Owada… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The ground vibration caused by rock blasting is an extremely hazardous outcome of the
blasting operation. Blasting activity has detrimental effects on both the ecology and the …

Enhancing engineering optimization using hybrid sine cosine algorithm with Roulette wheel selection and opposition-based learning

VHS Pham, NT Nguyen Dang, VN Nguyen - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Meta-heuristic algorithms distinguish themselves from conventional optimization methods
owing to their intrinsic adaptability and straightforward implementation. Among them, the …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid data-driven approaches to predicting the compressive strength of ultra-high-performance concrete using SHAP and PDP analyses

A Kashem, R Karim, SC Malo, P Das, SD Datta… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a cutting-edge and advanced construction
material known for its exceptional mechanical properties and durability. Recently, machine …

[HTML][HTML] Compressive strength prediction of sustainable concrete incorporating rice husk ash (RHA) using hybrid machine learning algorithms and parametric …

A Kashem, R Karim, P Das, SD Datta… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The construction industry is making efforts to reduce the environmental impact of cement
production in concrete by incorporating alternative and supplementary cementitious …

[HTML][HTML] BIM integration with XAI using LIME and MOO for automated green building energy performance analysis

AM Khan, MA Tariq, SKU Rehman, T Saeed… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Achieving sustainable green building design is essential to reducing our environmental
impact and enhancing energy efficiency. Traditional methods often depend heavily on …

Mean block size prediction in rock blast fragmentation using TPE-tree-based model approach with SHapley Additive exPlanations

M Mame, Y Qiu, S Huang, K Du, J Zhou - Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2024 - Springer
The optimum fragmentation size measures the quality of a blasting operation. Boulders or
large fragments can result in more costs because they need secondary blasting, while small …

A comparative study of machine learning models for construction costs prediction with natural gradient boosting algorithm and SHAP analysis

P Das, A Kashem, I Hasan, M Islam - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
The precise prediction of construction costs during the initial phase of a construction project
is crucial for ensuring the project's success. Identifying the parameters that influence project …

Enhancing the predictive accuracy of recycled aggregate concrete's strength using machine learning and statistical approaches: a review

J Tariq, K Hu, STA Gillani, H Chang, MW Ashraf… - Asian Journal of Civil …, 2024 - Springer
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has emerged as a sustainable alternative in the
construction industry, reducing environmental impacts. However, predicting the mechanical …

Evaluation and Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations: A Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) Approach

Y Fissha, H Ikeda, H Toriya, N Owada, T Adachi… - Mining, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ground vibration is one of the most hazardous outcomes of blasting. It has a negative impact
both on the environment and the human population near to the blasting area. To evaluate …

A comparative study of ensemble machine learning models for compressive strength prediction in recycled aggregate concrete and parametric analysis

P Das, A Kashem, JU Rahat, R Karim - Multiscale and Multidisciplinary …, 2024 - Springer
Nowadays, recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has been most extensively applied in the
construction industry as a sustainable resource to decrease carbon dioxide emissions and …