[HTML][HTML] Application of artificial intelligence to rock mechanics: An overview

AI Lawal, S Kwon - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Different artificial intelligence (AI) methods have been applied to various aspects of rock
mechanics, but the fact that none of these methods have been used as a standard implies …

State-of-the-art review of machine learning and optimization algorithms applications in environmental effects of blasting

J Zhou, Y Zhang, Y Qiu - Artificial Intelligence Review, 2024 - Springer
The technological difficulties related with blasting operations have become increasingly
significant. It is crucial to give due consideration to the evaluation of rock fragmentation and …

Performance evaluation of hybrid WOA-XGBoost, GWO-XGBoost and BO-XGBoost models to predict blast-induced ground vibration

Y Qiu, J Zhou, M Khandelwal, H Yang, P Yang… - Engineering with …, 2022 - Springer
Accurate prediction of ground vibration caused by blasting has always been a significant
issue in the mining industry. Ground vibration caused by blasting is a harmful phenomenon …

Developing a hybrid model of Jaya algorithm-based extreme gradient boosting machine to estimate blast-induced ground vibrations

J Zhou, Y Qiu, M Khandelwal, S Zhu, X Zhang - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Blasting is still being considered to be one the most important applicable alternatives for
conventional excavations. Ground vibration generated due to blasting is an undesirable …

Assessment of the ground vibration during blasting in mining projects using different computational approaches

S Hosseini, J Khatti, BO Taiwo, Y Fissha, KS Grover… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The investigation compares the conventional, advanced machine, deep, and hybrid learning
models to introduce an optimum computational model to assess the ground vibrations …

Prediction of ground vibration induced by blasting operations through the use of the Bayesian Network and random forest models

J Zhou, PG Asteris, DJ Armaghani, BT Pham - Soil Dynamics and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The present study aims to compare the performance of two machine learning techniques
that can unveil the relationship between the input and target variables and predict the …

Development of neuro-fuzzy and neuro-bee predictive models for prediction of the safety factor of eco-protection slopes

M Safa, PA Sari, M Shariati, M Suhatril, NT Trung… - Physica A: Statistical …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study is aimed to investigate the surface eco-protection techniques for cohesive soil
slopes along the selected Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE) stretch by way of analyzing a …

Prediction of ground vibration due to mine blasting in a surface lead–zinc mine using machine learning ensemble techniques

S Hosseini, R Pourmirzaee, DJ Armaghani… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Ground vibration due to blasting is identified as a challenging issue in mining and civil
activities. Peak particle velocity (PPV) is one of the blasting undesirable consequences …

Prediction of blast-induced ground vibration in an open-pit mine by a novel hybrid model based on clustering and artificial neural network

H Nguyen, C Drebenstedt, XN Bui, DT Bui - Natural Resources Research, 2020 - Springer
Ground vibration (PPV) is one of the hazard effects induced by blasting operations in open-
pit mines, which can affect the surrounding structures, particularly the stability of benches …

A hybrid metaheuristic approach using random forest and particle swarm optimization to study and evaluate backbreak in open-pit blasting

Y Dai, M Khandelwal, Y Qiu, J Zhou, M Monjezi… - Neural Computing and …, 2022 - Springer
Backbreak is a rock fracture problem that exceeds the limits of the last row of holes in an
explosion operation. Excessive backbreak increases operational costs and also poses a …