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This study introduces an enhanced input-doubling technique and an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) ensemble for bridge damage identification using small datasets. The method accurately detects tendon loss in bridges, outperforming existing techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering

Background:

  • Bridges are critical infrastructure requiring robust damage assessment for safety.
  • Nondestructive methods are essential for evaluating bridge condition without service disruption.
  • Assessing bridge deterioration, such as tendon loss, is vital for maintenance and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an enhanced input-doubling technique and an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based cascade ensemble for bridge damage identification.
  • To address the challenge of limited data common in structural assessments.
  • To improve the accuracy of damage state identification in bridges.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel data augmentation scheme based on linearizing response surfaces.
  • Enhanced a two-step ANN-based ensemble method for damage identification.
  • Integrated improved input-doubling methods as predictors within the ANN cascade ensemble.

Main Results:

  • Significantly boosted accuracy in predicting tendon losses by 7%, 0.5%, and 8% (R2) across three critical zones of a real bridge deck.
  • Demonstrated superior performance compared to existing methods in the international literature.
  • Validated the effectiveness of the proposed method on a deteriorated prestressed balanced cantilever bridge.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed enhanced input-doubling and ANN cascade ensemble method is highly accurate for bridge damage state identification, especially with limited data.
  • The data augmentation scheme effectively improves intelligent data analysis for structural assessments.
  • This approach offers a reliable and accurate solution for ensuring bridge safety and infrastructure management.