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A Novel Neural Computing Model Applied to Estimate the Dynamic Modulus (DM) of Asphalt Mixtures by the Improved Beetle Antennae Search

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  • Jiandong Huang

    (School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
    Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia)

  • Mengmeng Zhou

    (School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China)

  • Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri

    (Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 St. Petersburg, Russia)

  • Hongwei Yuan

    (School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China)

Abstract

To accurately estimate the dynamic properties of the asphalt mixtures to be used in the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG), a novel neural computing model using the improved beetle antennae search was developed. Asphalt mixtures were designed conventionally by eight types of aggregate gradations and two types of asphalt binders. The dynamic modulus (DM) tests were conducted under 3 temperatures and 3 loading frequencies to construct 144 datasets for the machine learning process. A novel neural network model was developed by using an improved beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm to adjust the hyperparameters more efficiently. The predictive results of the proposed model were determined by R and RMSE and the importance score of the input parameters was assessed as well. The prediction performance showed that the improved BAS algorithm can effectively adjust the hyperparameters of the neural network calculation model, and built the asphalt mixture DM prediction model has higher reliability and effectiveness than the random hyperparameter selection. The mixture model can accurately evaluate and predict the DM of the asphalt mixture to be used in MEPDG. The dynamic shear modulus of the asphalt binder is the most important parameter that affects the DM of the asphalt mixtures because of its high correlation with the adhesive effect in the composition. The phase angle of the binder showed the highest influence on the DM of the asphalt mixtures in the remaining variables. The importance of these influences can provide a reference for the future design of asphalt mixtures.

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  • Jiandong Huang & Mengmeng Zhou & Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri & Hongwei Yuan, 2022. "A Novel Neural Computing Model Applied to Estimate the Dynamic Modulus (DM) of Asphalt Mixtures by the Improved Beetle Antennae Search," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-17, May.
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    1. Yuan Gao & Jiandong Huang & Meng Li & Zhongran Dai & Rongli Jiang & Jixiong Zhang, 2021. "Chemical Modification of Combusted Coal Gangue for U(VI) Adsorption: Towards a Waste Control by Waste Strategy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(15), pages 1-13, July.
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    1. Ahmed M. Awed & Ahmed N. Awaad & Mosbeh R. Kaloop & Jong Wan Hu & Sherif M. El-Badawy & Ragaa T. Abd El-Hakim, 2023. "Boosting Hot Mix Asphalt Dynamic Modulus Prediction Using Statistical and Machine Learning Regression Modeling Techniques," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-27, October.
    2. Heng Zhang & Qian Chang & Sui Li & Jiandong Huang, 2022. "Determining the Efficiency of the Sponge City Construction Pilots in China Based on the DEA-Malmquist Model," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-17, September.

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