A neural network model for predicting maximum shear capacity of concrete beams without transverse reinforcement
- 1 August 2005
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
- Vol. 32 (4) , 644-657
- https://doi.org/10.1139/l05-003
Abstract
Different relationships have been proposed by codes and researchers for predicting the shear capacity of members without transverse reinforcement. In this paper, the applicability of the artificial neural network (ANN) technique as an analytical alternative to existing methods for predicting this shear capacity is investigated using a critically reviewed and agreed upon database of experimental work that serves as a basis of comparison and (or) assessment of existing and new relationships. Both ANN and eight different codes and researcher's predictions of the shear capacity of the specimens of the database were compared. The ANN predictions are much superior to those of any of the current available relationships.Key words: artificial neural networks, shear capacity, transverse reinforcement, beams.Keywords
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