Research Article

Prediction of Mechanical Strength by Using an Artificial Neural Network and Random Forest Algorithm

Table 8

Input and output specification for the model development.

Input dataMinimumMaximum

Fly ash (kg/m3)405101.25
GGBFS (kg/m3)0303.75
Extra water (kg/m3)0121.5
Slump (mm)0190
Density (kg/m3)24062506
Coarse aggregate (kg/m3)12691269
Fine aggregate (kg/m3)683683
NaOH solution (kg/m3)8181
Sodium silicate (kg/m3)8181
Superplasticiser (kg/m3)4.054.05
Output data
Compressive strength (MPa)7 days16.224.4
14 days18.129.1
28 days19.932.1
42 days20.332.6
56 days20.832.9
Splitting tensile (MPa)7 days1.92.9
14 days2.23.8
28 days2.84.6
42 days2.94.7
56 days34.8
Flexural strength (MPa)7 days2.13.1
14 days2.44
28 days35
42 days3.25.2
56 days3.35.3