An interpretable machine learning approach for predicting the capacity and failure mode of reinforced concrete columns
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Author's Department
Construction Engineering Department
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https://doi.org/10.1177/13694332241281546
Document Type
Research Article
Publication Title
Advances in Structural Engineering
Publication Date
1-1-2024
doi
10.1177/13694332241281546
Abstract
During seismic events, reinforced concrete (RC) columns play a crucial role in maintaining buildings’ structural integrity. This motivated engineers and practitioners to search for key parameters that influence the load-carrying capacity and failure mechanisms of such columns. However, the complexity and nonlinearity of seismic effects along with the intricate nature of RC columns as a composite system challenge the capabilities of analytical and empirical approaches to accurately capture the response of RC columns. Subsequently, the present study utilizes Machine Learning (ML) techniques to identify the failure modes and predict the corresponding capacities of RC columns based on both their geometrical and material properties. Decision trees and different ensemble methods were employed to predict both the columns’ failure mode and ultimate capacity. A multivariate dataset consisting of 486 cyclically loaded rectangular and circular columns was used to develop and validate the models. In addition, different embedded variable selection techniques were employed to evaluate the significance of input parameters in predicting the performance of columns. Moreover, partial dependence plots and accumulated local effects were employed to uncover the interrelationships between the input features and the modelled outputs. The developed models yielded an average accuracy of 90% and 95% for predicting the failure mode and ultimate capacity of RC columns, respectively. Given such high accuracy, it can be inferred that, ML techniques have the potential to provide efficient and reliable prediction tools to support seismic design and assessment decisions - mitigating seismic risks and empowering resilience planning in the face of extreme events.
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APA Citation
Haggag, M.
Ismail, M.
&
El-Dakhakhni, W.
(2024). An interpretable machine learning approach for predicting the capacity and failure mode of reinforced concrete columns. Advances in Structural Engineering,
10.1177/13694332241281546
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/6141
MLA Citation
Haggag, May, et al.
"An interpretable machine learning approach for predicting the capacity and failure mode of reinforced concrete columns." Advances in Structural Engineering, 2024,
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/6141
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