SOLDIER: SOLution for Dam behavior Interpretation and safety Evaluation with boosted Regression trees

Decision making in dam safety is fundamentally based on the comparison between the predictions of a behavior model and the records of the monitoring system. Traditionally, simple linear regression models have been used. Recently, models based on machine learning are being explored, which generally o...

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Autores: Salazar González, Fernando, Irazábal González, Joaquín, Conde Vázquez, André
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/405565
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/405565
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2023.101598
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Structural health monitoring
Machine learning
Dams
Boosted regression trees
Shiny
Monitorització de salut estructural
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Materials i estructures
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Sumario:Decision making in dam safety is fundamentally based on the comparison between the predictions of a behavior model and the records of the monitoring system. Traditionally, simple linear regression models have been used. Recently, models based on machine learning are being explored, which generally offer greater precision –therefore, greater capacity for detecting anomalies –, higher flexibility and versatility. We have developed an interactive application based on R-Shiny to generate models based on boosted regression trees, evaluate their accuracy and analyze the effect of predictor variables on the system response. This allows for identifying changes in dam behavior, detecting potential anomalies and better understanding the effect of the loads on the structure. The availability of the software will contribute to the penetration of machine learning techniques in the dam engineering sector and will open the door to its use in structural health monitoring for other civil infrastructures.