Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete

Compressive strength (CS) and slump flow (SL) are two of the most essential parameters in High-Performance Concrete (HPC), which directly affect its structural capacity, durability, and workability. The following study represents an important step toward developing novel hybrid models for predicting...

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Main Authors: Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah, Erfan Khajavi, Hasti Azizi, Amir Reza Alizade Novin
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Erfan Khajavi
Hasti Azizi
Amir Reza Alizade Novin
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description Compressive strength (CS) and slump flow (SL) are two of the most essential parameters in High-Performance Concrete (HPC), which directly affect its structural capacity, durability, and workability. The following study represents an important step toward developing novel hybrid models for predicting CS and SL. The contribution in this paper proposes the following: the radial basis function (RBF) model will be enhanced by using two optimization algorithms, namely Horse Herd Optimization (HHO) and Wild Geese Algorithm (WGA). Accordingly, two hybrid models have been proposed, referred to as RBFH and RBWG. For model testing, comprehensive metrics include the coefficient of determination (R²), RMSE, MAE, VAF, and SI. It has the highest R² values of 98.17 for CS and 93.54 for SL predictions among all the datasets, while it also records the lowest SI values of 0.064 and 0.037 for CS and SL, respectively. These are indicative of the accuracy and reliability of the RBWG model in modelling the properties of HPC. This work's significance consists of improving the concrete mix design by giving correct predictions of HPC performance, which will lead to optimized resource utilization, minimized costs, and reduced negative environmental impacts due to construction. The results highlight hybrid machine learning models as the potential to solve complex challenges in civil engineering and provide new approaches toward sustainable and efficient infrastructure development.
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spelling doaj-art-7b610fc534b740aa9ff44635b340895b2025-02-12T08:48:17ZengBilijipub publisherAdvances in Engineering and Intelligence Systems2821-02632024-12-010030412414210.22034/aeis.2024.483670.1241212435Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance ConcreteAmir Reza Taghavi Khangah0Erfan Khajavi1Hasti Azizi2Amir Reza Alizade Novin3Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, 5615731567, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, 5615731567, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, 5619911367, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, 5619911367, IranCompressive strength (CS) and slump flow (SL) are two of the most essential parameters in High-Performance Concrete (HPC), which directly affect its structural capacity, durability, and workability. The following study represents an important step toward developing novel hybrid models for predicting CS and SL. The contribution in this paper proposes the following: the radial basis function (RBF) model will be enhanced by using two optimization algorithms, namely Horse Herd Optimization (HHO) and Wild Geese Algorithm (WGA). Accordingly, two hybrid models have been proposed, referred to as RBFH and RBWG. For model testing, comprehensive metrics include the coefficient of determination (R²), RMSE, MAE, VAF, and SI. It has the highest R² values of 98.17 for CS and 93.54 for SL predictions among all the datasets, while it also records the lowest SI values of 0.064 and 0.037 for CS and SL, respectively. These are indicative of the accuracy and reliability of the RBWG model in modelling the properties of HPC. This work's significance consists of improving the concrete mix design by giving correct predictions of HPC performance, which will lead to optimized resource utilization, minimized costs, and reduced negative environmental impacts due to construction. The results highlight hybrid machine learning models as the potential to solve complex challenges in civil engineering and provide new approaches toward sustainable and efficient infrastructure development.https://aeis.bilijipub.com/article_212435_1af531df4021b0e09cf936b09776bdd9.pdfslump predictioncompressive strengthradial basis functionhigh-performance concretemetaheuristic algorithmsnew hybrid models
spellingShingle Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah
Erfan Khajavi
Hasti Azizi
Amir Reza Alizade Novin
Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
Advances in Engineering and Intelligence Systems
slump prediction
compressive strength
radial basis function
high-performance concrete
metaheuristic algorithms
new hybrid models
title Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
title_full Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
title_fullStr Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
title_full_unstemmed Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
title_short Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete
title_sort radial basis function coupling with metaheuristic algorithms for estimating the compressive strength and slump of high performance concrete
topic slump prediction
compressive strength
radial basis function
high-performance concrete
metaheuristic algorithms
new hybrid models
url https://aeis.bilijipub.com/article_212435_1af531df4021b0e09cf936b09776bdd9.pdf
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