Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/9950
Title: Characterization of the shape of aggregates using image analysis and machine learning classification tools
Authors: Daniel Niruban, S.
Mohan, S.
Pratheeba, J.
Sathushka, Heshan Bandara Wijekoon
Sathiparan, N.
Keywords: Aggregates;Shape factor;Morphology;Shape distribution;Aggregate surface texture
Issue Date: 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Abstract: Engineering applications including pervious concrete require effective packing of aggregates to optimize strength. Size and shape distribution of aggregates significantly affect the performance. Computational methods numerically represent shape of aggregates, from image analysis, the effectiveness of has not been compared and verified. This study aims to analyse the representability of shape aspects of aggregates by different computational methods. Crushed aggregates were grouped into 5 clusters, and each group was milled in a Los Angeles machine for different degrees (0–2000) to induce morphological changes on the aggregates. Aggregates ranging from 5 to 30mm in diameter were obtained (7191 in total). imageJTM, was used to compute dimensions and shape factors of aggregates from 14 computational methods. Statistical tests, Pearson’s Correlations and Principal Components Analysis and machine learning classification tools, Decision-tree, Random-Forest, Naïve-Bayes, Support-Vector-Machines, K-Nearest-Neighbours and Perceptron were employed to assess. In conclusion, no shape factor could be singularly used to numerically represent the morphological changes on aggregate particles but a combination of shape factors is required. Data matrix had three primary dimensions. Combination of Circularity, Kumbrein-Solidity and Barksdale-Shape-Factor yield best representation of aggregate shape. Regression Tree classification method had the highest accuracy (0.9) in classifying milled and unmilled aggregates.
URI: http://repo.lib.jfn.ac.lk/ujrr/handle/123456789/9950
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