Editorial for Advances and applications of deep learning and soft computing in geotechnical underground engineering

W Zhang, KK Phoon - Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2022 - ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
We are privileged to be invited by the Honorary Editor-in-Chief, Professor Qihu Qian, Editor-
in-Chief, Professor Xia-Ting Feng, and the editorial staff of the Journal of Rock Mechanics …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of machine learning in mechanised tunnel construction: A systematic review

F Shan, X He, H Xu, DJ Armaghani, D Sheng - Eng, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have become prevalent in tunnel construction due to their
high efficiency and reliability. The proliferation of data obtained from site investigations and …

Prediction of the resilient modulus of compacted subgrade soils using ensemble machine learning methods

N Kardani, M Aminpour, MNA Raja, G Kumar… - Transportation …, 2022 - Elsevier
The accurate estimation of resilient modulus (MR) of compacted subgrade soil is imperative
for the safe and sustainable design of flexible pavement systems. The aim of this study is to …

Prediction of the seismic effect on liquefaction behavior of fine-grained soils using artificial intelligence-based hybridized modeling

S Ghani, S Kumari, S Ahmad - Arabian Journal for Science and …, 2022 - Springer
Researchers in the past have reported significant uncertainties involved in evaluating the
risk of soil liquefaction using deterministic approaches. Therefore, to improve the accuracy …

[HTML][HTML] Real-time analysis and prediction of shield cutterhead torque using optimized gated recurrent unit neural network

SS Lin, SL Shen, A Zhou - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical …, 2022 - Elsevier
An accurate prediction of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield moving performance is
important to ensure the safety tunnel excavation. A hybrid model is developed based on the …

[HTML][HTML] A kernel extreme learning machine-grey wolf optimizer (KELM-GWO) model to predict uniaxial compressive strength of rock

C Li, J Zhou, D Dias, Y Gui - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is one of the most important parameters to
characterize the rock mass in geotechnical engineering design and construction. In this …

Development of hybrid models using metaheuristic optimization techniques to predict the carbonation depth of fly ash concrete

R Biswas, E Li, N Zhang, S Kumar, B Rai… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbonation is one of the utmost serious issues affecting the long-term durability of
reinforced concrete. When H 2 O is present, a reaction between CO 2 gas and Ca (OH) 2 …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of machine learning models for the prediction of rate-dependent compressive strength of rocks

Z Yang, Y Wu, Y Zhou, H Tang, S Fu - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The prediction of rate-dependent compressive strength of rocks in dynamic compression
experiments is still a notable challenge. Four machine learning models were introduced and …

[HTML][HTML] An enhanced stability evaluation system for entry-type excavations: Utilizing a hybrid bagging-SVM model, GP and kriging techniques

S Huang, J Zhou - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical …, 2024 - Elsevier
In underground mining, especially in entry-type excavations, the instability of surrounding
rock structures can lead to incalculable losses. As a crucial tool for stability analysis in entry …

[HTML][HTML] Computational AI models for investigating the radiation shielding potential of high-density concrete

MN Amin, I Ahmad, M Iqbal, A Abbas, K Khan, MI Faraz… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concrete is an economical and efficient material for attenuating radiation. The potential of
concrete in attenuating radiation is attributed to its density, which in turn depends on the mix …