scholarly journals Artificial Neural Network-Based Method for Real-Time Estimation of Compaction Quality of Hot Asphalt Mixes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7136
Author(s):  
Zhichao Xue ◽  
Weidong Cao ◽  
Shutang Liu ◽  
Fei Ren ◽  
Qilun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Ann Classifier

With the advancement of intelligent compaction technology, real-time quality control has been widely investigated on the subgrade, while it is insufficient on asphalt pavement. This paper aims to estimate the real-time compaction quality of hot mix asphalt (HMA) using an artificial neural network (ANN) classifier. A field experiment of HMA compaction was designed. The vibration patterns of the drum were identified by using the ANN classifier and classified based on the compaction levels. The vibration signals were collected and the degree of compaction was measured in the field experiment. The collected signals were processed and the features of vibration patterns were extracted. The processed signals were tagged with their corresponding compaction level to form the sample dataset to train the ANN models. Four ANN models with different hidden layer setups were considered to investigate the effect of hidden layer structure on performance. To test the performance of the ANN classifier, the predictions made by ANN were compared with the measuring results from a non-nuclear density gauge (NNDG). The testing results show that the ANN classifier has good performance and huge potential for estimating the compaction quality of HMA in real-time.

ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN)-BASED PREDICTIVE TOOL FOR ESTIMATING LIGHTNING DAMAGE IN COMPOSITES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEVIN NIELSEN ◽  
TYLER LOTT ◽  
SOM DUTTA ◽  
JUHYEONG LEE
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Training Dataset ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer

In this study, three artificial neural network (ANN) models are developed with back propagation (BP) optimization algorithms to predict various lightning damage modes in carbon/epoxy laminates. The proposed ANN models use three input variables associated with lightning waveform parameters (i.e., the peak current amplitude, rising time, and decaying time) to predict fiber damage, matrix damage, and through-thickness damage in the composites. The data used for training and testing the networks was actual lightning damage data collected from peer-reviewed published literature. Various BP training algorithms and network architecture configurations (i.e., data splitting, the number of neurons in a hidden layer, and the number of hidden layers) have been tested to improve the performance of the neural networks. Among the various BP algorithms considered, the Bayesian regularization back propagation (BRBP) showed the overall best performance in lightning damage prediction. When using the BRBP algorithm, as expected, the greater the fraction of the collected data that is allocated to the training dataset, the better the network is trained. In addition, the optimal ANN architecture was found to have a single hidden layer with 20 neurons. The ANN models proposed in this work may prove useful in preliminary assessments of lightning damage and reduce the number of expensive experimental lightning tests.

Adaptive Power-Saving Mechanism for VoIP Over WiMAX Based on Artificial Neural Network

2019 ◽  
pp. 158-177
Author(s):  
Tamer Emara
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Power Saving ◽  
Ieee 802.16 ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Adaptive Power ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer

The IEEE 802.16 system offers power-saving class type II as a power-saving algorithm for real-time services such as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service. However, it doesn't take into account the silent periods of VoIP conversation. This chapter proposes a power conservation algorithm based on artificial neural network (ANN-VPSM) that can be applied to VoIP service over WiMAX systems. Artificial intelligent model using feed forward neural network with a single hidden layer has been developed to predict the mutual silent period that used to determine the sleep period for power saving class mode in IEEE 802.16. From the implication of the findings, ANN-VPSM reduces the power consumption during VoIP calls with respect to the quality of services (QoS). Experimental results depict the significant advantages of ANN-VPSM in terms of power saving and quality-of-service (QoS). It shows the power consumed in the mobile station can be reduced up to 3.7% with respect to VoIP quality.

scholarly journals Prediction of Slag Characteristics Based on Artificial Neural Network for Molten Gasification of Hazardous Wastes

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 5115
Author(s):  
Xiongchao Lin ◽  
Wenshuai Xi ◽  
Jinze Dai ◽  
Caihong Wang ◽  
Yonggang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Hazardous Wastes ◽  
Slag Viscosity ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Independent Test ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer

Molten gasification is considered as a promising technology for the processing and safe disposal of hazardous wastes. During this process, the organic components are completely converted while the hazardous materials are safely embedded in slag via the fusion-solidification-vitrification transformation. Ideally, the slag should be glassy with low viscosity to ensure the effective immobilization and steady discharge of hazardous materials. However, it is very difficult to predict the characteristics of slag using existing empirical equations or conventional mathematical methods, due to the complex non-linear relationship among the phase transformation, vitrification transition and chemical composition of slag. Equipped with a strong nonlinear mapping ability, an artificial neural network may be able to predict the properties of slags if a large amount of data is available for training. In this work, over 10,000 experimental data points were used to train and develop a slag classification model (glassy vs. non-glassy) based on a neural network. The optimal structure of the neural network was figured out and validated. The results suggest that the classification accuracy for the independent test samples reached 93.3%. Using 1 and 0 as model inputs to represent mildly reducing and inert atmospheres, a double hidden layer structure in the neural network enabled the accurate classification of slags under various atmospheres. Furthermore, the neural network for the prediction of glassy slag viscosity was optimized; it featured a double hidden layer structure. Under a mildly reducing atmosphere, the absolute error from the independent test data was generally within 4 Pa·s. By adding a gas atmosphere into the input of the neural network using a simple normalization method, a multi-atmosphere slag viscosity prediction model was developed. Said model is much more accurate than its counterpart that does not consider the effect of the atmosphere. In summary, the artificial neural network proved to be an effective approach to predicting the slag properties under different atmospheres. The data-driven models developed in this work are expected to facilitate the commercial deployment of molten gasification technology.

scholarly journals Length of Hospital Stay Prediction at the Admission Stage for Cardiology Patients Using Artificial Neural Network

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Fang (Jennifer) Tsai ◽  
Po-Chia Chen ◽  
Yen-You Chen ◽  
Hao-Yuan Song ◽  
Hsiu-Mei Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Coronary Atherosclerosis ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Christian Hospital

For hospitals’ admission management, the ability to predict length of stay (LOS) as early as in the preadmission stage might be helpful to monitor the quality of inpatient care. This study is to develop artificial neural network (ANN) models to predict LOS for inpatients with one of the three primary diagnoses: coronary atherosclerosis (CAS), heart failure (HF), and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in a cardiovascular unit in a Christian hospital in Taipei, Taiwan. A total of 2,377 cardiology patients discharged between October 1, 2010, and December 31, 2011, were analyzed. Using ANN or linear regression model was able to predict correctly for 88.07% to 89.95% CAS patients at the predischarge stage and for 88.31% to 91.53% at the preadmission stage. For AMI or HF patients, the accuracy ranged from 64.12% to 66.78% at the predischarge stage and 63.69% to 67.47% at the preadmission stage when a tolerance of 2 days was allowed.

scholarly journals An Artificial Neural Network Genetic Algorithm with Shuffled Frog Leap Algorithm for Software Defect Prediction

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12S) ◽  
pp. 824-829
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Defect Prediction ◽  
Dimensional Synthesis ◽  
Software Defect ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural

Defect prediction performances are significant to attain quality of the software and to understand previous errors. In this work, for assessing the classification accuracy, precision, and recall and F measure for various classifiers are used. The artificial neural network optimizations make the assumption that more than two algorithms for one optimization have been implemented. The optimization makes use of a heuristic for choosing the best of the algorithms for being applied in a particular situation. An approach of hybrid optimization for designing of the linkages method and is used for the dimensional synthesis of the mechanism. The ANN models are assisted in their convergence towards a global minimum by the multi-directional search algorithm that is incorporated in the GA. The results have shown an accuracy of classification of the NN-hybrid shuffled from algorithm to perform better by about 5.94% than that of the fuzzy classifiers and by about 3.59% of the NN-Lm training and by about 1.42% of the NN-shuffled frog algorithm..

Adaptive Power-Saving Mechanism for VoIP Over WiMAX Based on Artificial Neural Network

2022 ◽  
pp. 471-489
Author(s):  
Tamer Emara
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Power Saving ◽  
Ieee 802.16 ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Adaptive Power ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer

The IEEE 802.16 system offers power-saving class type II as a power-saving algorithm for real-time services such as voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service. However, it doesn't take into account the silent periods of VoIP conversation. This chapter proposes a power conservation algorithm based on artificial neural network (ANN-VPSM) that can be applied to VoIP service over WiMAX systems. Artificial intelligent model using feed forward neural network with a single hidden layer has been developed to predict the mutual silent period that used to determine the sleep period for power saving class mode in IEEE 802.16. From the implication of the findings, ANN-VPSM reduces the power consumption during VoIP calls with respect to the quality of services (QoS). Experimental results depict the significant advantages of ANN-VPSM in terms of power saving and quality-of-service (QoS). It shows the power consumed in the mobile station can be reduced up to 3.7% with respect to VoIP quality.

scholarly journals Live to learn: learning rules-based artificial neural network

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 558
Author(s):  
Aseel Shakir I. Hilaiwah ◽  
Hanan Abed Alwally Abed Allah ◽  
Basim Akhudir Abbas ◽  
Tole Sutikno
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Output Layer ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Intelligent Model ◽  
Human Nervous System

<span>An extensive review of the artificial neural network (ANN) is presented in this paper. Previous studies review the artificial neural network (ANN) based on the approaches (algorithms) used or based on the types of the artificial neural network (ANN). The presented paper reviews the ANN based on the goal of the ANN (methods, and layers), which become the main objective of this paper. As a famous artificial intelligent model, ANN mimics the human nervous system in handling the information transmited by different nodes (also known as neurons) in this model. These nodes are stacked in layers and work collectively to bring about solution to complex problems. Numerous structures exist for ANN and each of these structures is designed to addressa a specific task. Basically, the ANN architecture is comprised of 3 different layers wherein the first layer rpresents the input layer that consist of several input nodes that represent the input parameterfor the model. The hidden layer is te second layer and consists of a hidden layer of neurons. The neurons in this layer are directly connected to the neurons in the output layer. The third layer is the output layer which is the models’ response layer. The output layer neurons have the activation functions for the calculation of the ANN final output. The connection between the nodes in the ANN model is mediated by synaptic weights. This paper is a comprehensive study of ANN models and their layers.</span>

scholarly journals A neural network for online spike classification that improves decoding accuracy

2020 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 1472-1485
Author(s):  
Deepa Issar ◽  
Ryan C. Williamson ◽  
Sanjeev B. Khanna ◽  
Matthew A. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Target Location ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Electrode Arrays ◽  
Neural Signals ◽  
Network Output ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer

Separating neural signals from noise can improve brain-computer interface performance and stability. However, most algorithms for separating neural action potentials from noise are not suitable for use in real time and have shown mixed effects on decoding performance. With the goal of removing noise that impedes online decoding, we sought to automate the intuition of human spike-sorters to operate in real time with an easily tunable parameter governing the stringency with which spike waveforms are classified. We trained an artificial neural network with one hidden layer on neural waveforms that were hand-labeled as either spikes or noise. The network output was a likelihood metric for each waveform it classified, and we tuned the network’s stringency by varying the minimum likelihood value for a waveform to be considered a spike. Using the network’s labels to exclude noise waveforms, we decoded remembered target location during a memory-guided saccade task from electrode arrays implanted in prefrontal cortex of rhesus macaque monkeys. The network classified waveforms in real time, and its classifications were qualitatively similar to those of a human spike-sorter. Compared with decoding with threshold crossings, in most sessions we improved decoding performance by removing waveforms with low spike likelihood values. Furthermore, decoding with our network’s classifications became more beneficial as time since array implantation increased. Our classifier serves as a feasible preprocessing step, with little risk of harm, that could be applied to both off-line neural data analyses and online decoding. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Although there are many spike-sorting methods that isolate well-defined single units, these methods typically involve human intervention and have inconsistent effects on decoding. We used human classified neural waveforms as training data to create an artificial neural network that could be tuned to separate spikes from noise that impaired decoding. We found that this network operated in real time and was suitable for both off-line data processing and online decoding.

Implementasi Artificial Neural Network Dalam Memprediksi Pembiayaan Bermasalah Pada BMT Al Munawwarah

Liquidity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Siti Chodijah ◽  
Saiful Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Information System ◽  
Artifical Neural Network ◽  
Design Software ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer

The percentage of non-performing financing in BMT Al Munawwarah at 2016 exactly high for every month, so should be taken a method to predict the quality of financing before filing a customer applicant approved. An Artifical Neural Network (ANN) is processing of information system has characteristic similar biology neural network, ANN used to predict because the good approachment ability toward unlinear. This research attempts to design software to predict the quality of financing with the ANN method. Based on the results of training with training datasets 276 data and validation datasets 91 data, using architecture with 1 hidden layer and 164 neurons, iteration 2000, and retrain 10 times, produce results the accuration of application 82%. With the test datasets 91 data, applications can recognize the test datasets about 75 data. Based on these results, ANN can be used to predict the quality of financing.

Parallel Dynamic Artificial Neural Network for Temperature and Moisture Content Predictions in Microwave-Vacuum Dried Tomato Slices

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonpat Poonnoy ◽  
Ampawan Tansakul ◽  
Manjeet Chinnan
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Microwave Power ◽  
Vacuum Pressure ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer

Temperature (T) and moisture content (MC) of non-homogenous food undergoing microwave-vacuum (MV) drying (MVD) are directly dependent on microwave power, vacuum pressure, and the product's physical properties. A two-hidden-layer Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model was developed in an earlier study to predict temperature and moisture content of the product at a given time based on the present state of product conditions and process control parameters. This approach either provided lowest error in temperature prediction or in moisture content prediction but not the lowest error in both the prediction parameters simultaneously. The main objective of this work was to improve the performance of the ANN model for temperature and moisture content predictions in MV dried samples. Experimental data obtained from MVD of tomato slices at different drying conditions was normalized and divided into two groups for training and validating. The parallel dynamic ANN model consisted of two double-hidden-layer feed-forward ANN models with varying node numbers (10, 20, and 30). These models were separately trained, simultaneously for moisture content as well as temperature, with the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm. Inputs for the ANN models were magnetron on-off status, vacuum pressure, temperature, and moisture content at time `ti'. The previous temperature and moisture content data at time `ti-1, i-2, …, i-n' where n = 0, 10, 20, and 30 were also added to the input layer. Outputs from the ANN models were temperature and moisture content at time `ti+1'. The results indicated that the dynamic ANN model working in parallel with the previous temperature and moisture content data provided results that are more accurate and required less training time than those of ordinary ANN models. Model simulation may supply essential information regarding temperature and moisture content of non-homogenous foods corresponding to microwave power and vacuum pressure levels to the predictive control system. Therefore, improved drying efficiencies and thermal damage prevention may be achieved.

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