Artificial Neural Networks

and Deep Learning

(ANNDL)
Regression
• The function regression problem can be regarded as
the problem of approximating a function from noisy or
corrupted data.
• Here the neural network learns from knowledge
represented by a training data set consisting of input-
target examples.
• The targets are a specification of what the response
to the inputs should be.
• The basic goal in a function regression problem is to
model the conditional distribution of the output
variables, conditioned on the input variables.

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Problem

• Nowadays, mix design of high-performance concrete is

more complicated because it involves many variables and
includes various minerals, chemicals and mixtures.
• To the date, the construction industry had to depend on
a relatively few human experts to give recommendations
in solving high performance concrete mix design problem.
• This would normally require expensive human expert.
• However the situation may be improved with the use of
artificial intelligence that manipulates the human brain in
the way of thinking and giving suggestion.

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Problem
• Applications of Artificial Neural Network in high performance
concrete mix design is discussed in the form of modeling its
strength and workability requirement together with many
different additive materials.
• The aim of this experiment is to train neural network for
predicting slump, flow and 28-day compressive strength in
High-Performance Concrete.
• Using the data, neural networks are trained for the input:
• Cement
• Slag
• Fly ash
• Water
• SP (super-plasticizer)
• Coarse Aggregate
• Fine Aggregate

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Problem