Predicting Bond Strength Between Normal Concrete with Pozzolanic Materials and Steel Bars Using Machine Learning Techniques
摘要
This study examines the bond strength between normal-strength concrete and steel reinforcement, incorporating pozzolanic materials to enhance bond behaviour through partial cement replacement. The pozzolanic materials studied include fly ash, silica fume, metakaolin, rice husk ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, and waste glass powder. Experimental data from previous studies were collected and used to develop predictive models using four machine learning techniques: Gaussian Process Regression, Support Vector Machines, Artificial Neural Networks, and Random Forest Regression (RFR). These models were trained and tested on a dataset comprising 97 samples, evaluating the impact of key factors such as water-to-binder ratio, cement content, pozzolanic material content, aggregate content (sand and gravel), superplasticizer content, and curing time on bond strength. The study found that curing time and coarse aggregate content were the most influential parameters. The Random Forest Regression (RFR) model was determined to be the most accurate model for predicting bond strength, providing insights into the complex relationships between input parameters and bond performance. This work contributes to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable concrete design, offering practical implications for improving the durability and performance of concrete structures while reducing environmental impact.