Developing support vector regression and radial basis function neural networks in optimized holistic frameworks to estimate hardness properties of concrete
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Developing support vector regression and radial basis function neural networks in optimized holistic frameworks to estimate hardness properties of concrete
The hardness properties of constructional materials should be investigated as important factors in assessing the performance over the operation period. Two tests are performed to determine the stiffness characteristic, including slump and compressive strength (CS). They must be considered to examine efficiency, durability, and resistance to pressure. Due to the structure’s susceptibility and usage in dams, bridges, etc., high-performance concrete must have an appropriate set of these tests. There are two soft-based and laboratory methods for performing these tests. The laboratory method is not economical in terms of cost and time, and artificial intelligence (AI) is used to reduce the aforementioned factors. Models and optimizers use software-based methods to help reduce errors and increase model accuracy. So, The main purpose of this research has been introducing novel ways of coupling an ensemble model with optimizers by adjusting some internal parameters. In this article, two models, the Radial Basis Function Neural network and Support Vector Regression were combined and coupled with General Normal Distribution Optimization (GNDO) and Archimedes optimization algorithm (AOA) into the two frameworks of SVRRBF-AOA and SVRRBF-GNDO. As a result, the hybrid model of SVRRBF-AOA could perform well by obtaining R2 and RMSE of 0.9915 and 2.71 for the slump and 0.9845 and 3.34 for CS, respectively.
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