Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete

In the present study, several hybrids and coupled forms of machine learning algorithms were developed to provide accurate elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete’s (ERAC) estimation, called multilayer perceptron neural networks (MLPNN). For this gain, a comprehensive dataset was collected fro...

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Main Authors: Mingke Zheng, Jinzhao Yin, Lei Zhang, Lihua Wu, Hao Liu
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2458809
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Hao Liu
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description In the present study, several hybrids and coupled forms of machine learning algorithms were developed to provide accurate elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete’s (ERAC) estimation, called multilayer perceptron neural networks (MLPNN). For this gain, a comprehensive dataset was collected from literature containing 400 rows of samples. Networks with different hidden layer numbers were used to develop MLPNN (from one layer to three layers). The accuracy of MLPNN deeply related to neuron numbers of each hidden layer, wherein the present paper, three optimization algorithms; the arithmetic optimization algorithm (AOA), equilibrium optimizer (EO), and flow direction algorithm (FDA); are merged with MLPNN to obtain the ideal value of neuron numbers. Considering all models, all developed models have the acceptable ability for predicting the ERAC by the coefficient of determination of at least 0.9306 for the learning stage and 0.9411 for the examining stage. All in all, the MLPNN model with two numbers of hidden layers with a structure of 17-14-1 optimized with AOA can be proposed as the most appropriate model. The created MLPNN models may optimize material selection and quality control in building processes, reducing dependence on natural aggregates.
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spelling doaj-art-5a49ada29bfc439c8d1c40de7906bb0d2025-08-20T02:04:07ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering1347-28522025-02-010012010.1080/13467581.2025.24588092458809Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concreteMingke Zheng0Jinzhao Yin1Lei Zhang2Lihua Wu3Hao Liu4Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyZhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyZhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyZhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyZhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and TechnologyIn the present study, several hybrids and coupled forms of machine learning algorithms were developed to provide accurate elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete’s (ERAC) estimation, called multilayer perceptron neural networks (MLPNN). For this gain, a comprehensive dataset was collected from literature containing 400 rows of samples. Networks with different hidden layer numbers were used to develop MLPNN (from one layer to three layers). The accuracy of MLPNN deeply related to neuron numbers of each hidden layer, wherein the present paper, three optimization algorithms; the arithmetic optimization algorithm (AOA), equilibrium optimizer (EO), and flow direction algorithm (FDA); are merged with MLPNN to obtain the ideal value of neuron numbers. Considering all models, all developed models have the acceptable ability for predicting the ERAC by the coefficient of determination of at least 0.9306 for the learning stage and 0.9411 for the examining stage. All in all, the MLPNN model with two numbers of hidden layers with a structure of 17-14-1 optimized with AOA can be proposed as the most appropriate model. The created MLPNN models may optimize material selection and quality control in building processes, reducing dependence on natural aggregates.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2458809modulus of elasticity predictionrecycled aggregate concretemulti-layer neural networksmetaheuristic optimization
spellingShingle Mingke Zheng
Jinzhao Yin
Lei Zhang
Lihua Wu
Hao Liu
Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
modulus of elasticity prediction
recycled aggregate concrete
multi-layer neural networks
metaheuristic optimization
title Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
title_full Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
title_fullStr Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
title_full_unstemmed Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
title_short Hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
title_sort hybrid and optimized neural network models to estimate the elastic modulus of recycled aggregate concrete
topic modulus of elasticity prediction
recycled aggregate concrete
multi-layer neural networks
metaheuristic optimization
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2458809
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