<p>Concrete mix design is a multi-dimensional task that benefits from robust predictive modeling. This study proposes a weighted ensemble framework comprising Linear Regression, SVR, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, XGBoost, and a Multi-Layer Perceptron. The ensemble achieved an <InlineEquation ID="IEq1"> <InlineMediaObject> <ImageObject Color="BlackWhite" FileRef="41939_2025_920_Article_IEq1.gif" Format="GIF" Height="16" Rendition="HTML" Resolution="72" Type="Linedraw" Width="21" /> </InlineMediaObject> <EquationSource Format="TEX">\(R^2\)</EquationSource> <EquationSource Format="MATHML"><math> <msup> <mi>R</mi> <mn>2</mn> </msup> </math></EquationSource> </InlineEquation> of <b>0.998</b> and an RMSE of <b>0.384&#xa0;MPa</b>, significantly outperforming individual models. Moreover, the proposed SHAP-based interpretation confirmed the critical influence of factors such as binder intensity and water-to-binder ratio on final compressive strength. These results indicate that an intelligently weighted ensemble can meaningfully reduce design complexities for concrete mixtures composed of the studied input variables, offering rapid and accurate strength estimates within the defined scope of mix proportions.</p>

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An enhanced weighted ensemble approach for predicting concrete compressive strength

  • Rupesh Kumar Tipu,
  • Vandna Batra,
  • Suman,
  • Kartik S. Pandya

摘要

Concrete mix design is a multi-dimensional task that benefits from robust predictive modeling. This study proposes a weighted ensemble framework comprising Linear Regression, SVR, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, XGBoost, and a Multi-Layer Perceptron. The ensemble achieved an \(R^2\) R 2 of 0.998 and an RMSE of 0.384 MPa, significantly outperforming individual models. Moreover, the proposed SHAP-based interpretation confirmed the critical influence of factors such as binder intensity and water-to-binder ratio on final compressive strength. These results indicate that an intelligently weighted ensemble can meaningfully reduce design complexities for concrete mixtures composed of the studied input variables, offering rapid and accurate strength estimates within the defined scope of mix proportions.