HPC strength prediction using Bayesian neural networks

Marek Słoński

Marek Słoński Cracow University of Technology

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to investigate the efficiency of nonlinear Bayesian regression for modelling and predicting strength properties of high-performance concrete (HPC). A multilayer perceptron neural network (MLP) model is used. Two statistical approaches to learning and prediction for MLP based on the likelihood function maximization and Bayesian inference are applied and compared. Results of experimental data sets show that Bayesian approach for MLP offers some advantages over classical one.

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Bayesian inference, regression, high-performance concrete, neural network,

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HPC strength prediction using Bayesian neural networks

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