Prediction Scheme of Torsional Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam

Abstract:

This study proposes a artificial neural network with genetic algorithm (GA-ANN) for predicting the torsional strength of reinforced concrete beam. Genetic algorithm is used to the optimal network structure and parameters. A database of the torsional failure of reinforced concrete beams with a rectangular section subjected to pure torsion was obtained from existing literature for analysis. This study compare the predictions of the GA-ANN model with the ACI 318 code used for analyzing the torsional strength of reinforced concrete beam. The results show that the proposed model provides reasonable predictions of the ultimate torsional strength of reinforced concrete beams and offers superior torsion accuracy compared to that of the ACI 318-89 equation.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 214)
• Pages: 306-310
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.214.306
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Han Chen Huang
• Keywords: Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Reinforced Concrete (RC) Beam, Torsional Strength

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