Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete

This study utilizes machine learning (ML) method to investigate the axial compressive strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined coral aggregate concrete (CAC). A dataset comprising 115 samples is created, and eight input features are selected for developing and evaluating ML models. Beside...

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Main Authors: Chang Zhou, Kai-Di Peng, Yu-Lei Bai
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-12-01
Series:Case Studies in Construction Materials
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description This study utilizes machine learning (ML) method to investigate the axial compressive strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined coral aggregate concrete (CAC). A dataset comprising 115 samples is created, and eight input features are selected for developing and evaluating ML models. Besides, six empirical formulae are used to compare their performance against the ML models. The SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) algorithm is employed to elucidate the prediction mechanisms of the ML models and to clarify the interactions between the eight input features and the axial compressive strength of FRP-confined CAC. A comparison of evaluation metrics indicates that the empirical model, which is developed for compressive strength of FRP-confined geopolymer-based CAC prediction, outperforms the other five empirical formulas in precision, boasting the highest R² value of 0.84. In comparison, with the exception of the KNN model, the remaining five data-driven ML models exhibit high precision in predicting the axial compressive strength of FRP-confined CAC, with metric R2 values exceeding 0.93 on both the training and testing dataset. Besides, the axial compressive strength of confined CAC is primarily influenced by thickness of FRP layer and unconfined compressive strength of CAC, and the elastic modulus and ultimate strength of FRP are also critical factors. Furthermore, excessive FRP confinement will not further enhance the axial compressive strength of confined CAC, and CAC column with a larger diameter necessitates either a thicker FRP layer or a higher FRP strength to achieve desired compressive strength.
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spelling doaj-art-888bc72a0a524d0193fb2b8d5a45a3a22025-08-20T02:40:44ZengElsevierCase Studies in Construction Materials2214-50952025-12-0123e0506510.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05065Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concreteChang Zhou0Kai-Di Peng1Yu-Lei Bai2Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 999077, Hong KongDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, China; Corresponding author.State Key Laboratory of Bridge Safety and Resilience, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, ChinaThis study utilizes machine learning (ML) method to investigate the axial compressive strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined coral aggregate concrete (CAC). A dataset comprising 115 samples is created, and eight input features are selected for developing and evaluating ML models. Besides, six empirical formulae are used to compare their performance against the ML models. The SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) algorithm is employed to elucidate the prediction mechanisms of the ML models and to clarify the interactions between the eight input features and the axial compressive strength of FRP-confined CAC. A comparison of evaluation metrics indicates that the empirical model, which is developed for compressive strength of FRP-confined geopolymer-based CAC prediction, outperforms the other five empirical formulas in precision, boasting the highest R² value of 0.84. In comparison, with the exception of the KNN model, the remaining five data-driven ML models exhibit high precision in predicting the axial compressive strength of FRP-confined CAC, with metric R2 values exceeding 0.93 on both the training and testing dataset. Besides, the axial compressive strength of confined CAC is primarily influenced by thickness of FRP layer and unconfined compressive strength of CAC, and the elastic modulus and ultimate strength of FRP are also critical factors. Furthermore, excessive FRP confinement will not further enhance the axial compressive strength of confined CAC, and CAC column with a larger diameter necessitates either a thicker FRP layer or a higher FRP strength to achieve desired compressive strength.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525008630Coral aggregate concreteFRPConfinementAxial compressive strengthMachine learningModel explanation
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Kai-Di Peng
Yu-Lei Bai
Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
Case Studies in Construction Materials
Coral aggregate concrete
FRP
Confinement
Axial compressive strength
Machine learning
Model explanation
title Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
title_full Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
title_fullStr Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
title_full_unstemmed Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
title_short Data-driven axial compressive strength investigation of FRP-confined coral aggregate concrete
title_sort data driven axial compressive strength investigation of frp confined coral aggregate concrete
topic Coral aggregate concrete
FRP
Confinement
Axial compressive strength
Machine learning
Model explanation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509525008630
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