Frontiers in Built Environment (May 2024)

Predicting the fire-induced structural performance of steel tube columns filled with SFRC-enhanced concrete: using artificial neural networks approach

  • Christo George,
  • Edwin Zumba,
  • Edwin Zumba,
  • Maria Alexandra Procel Silva,
  • S. Senthil Selvan,
  • Mary Subaja Christo,
  • Rakesh Kumar,
  • Atul Kumar Singh,
  • Sathvik S.,
  • Kennedy Onyelowe

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1403460
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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Predicting the axial Shortening strength of concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns is an important problem that this study attempts to solve for civil engineering projects. We suggest using a deep learning-based artificial neural network (ANN) model to address this issue, taking into account the intricate relationship between steel tube and core concrete. The model, called ANN-SFRC (Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete), surpasses an R2 threshold of 0.90 and achieves impressive R2 values across different types of CFST columns. Compared to traditional linear regression methods, the ANN-SFRC model significantly improves accuracy, with an observed inaccuracy of less than 3% compared to actual values. With its reliable approach to forecasting the behavior of CFST columns under axial compression, this high-performance instrument enhances safety and accuracy during the design and planning stages of civil engineering.

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