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Computers and Concrete Volume 33, Number 4, April 2024 (Special Issue) pages 341-348 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/cac.2024.33.4.341 |
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A computer vision-based approach for crack detection in ultra high performance concrete beams |
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Roya Solhmirzaei, Hadi Salehi and Venkatesh Kodur
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| Abstract | ||
| Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has received remarkable attentions in civil infrastructure due to its unique mechanical characteristics and durability. UHPC gains increasingly dominant in essential structural elements, while its unique properties pose challenges for traditional inspection methods, as damage may not always manifest visibly on the surface. As such, the need for robust inspection techniques for detecting cracks in UHPC members has become imperative as traditional methods often fall short in providing comprehensive and timely evaluations. In the era of artificial intelligence, computer vision has gained considerable interest as a powerful tool to enhance infrastructure condition assessment with image and video data collected from sensors, cameras, and unmanned aerial vehicles. This paper presents a computer vision-based approach employing deep learning to detect cracks in UHPC beams, with the aim of addressing the inherent limitations of traditional inspection methods. This work leverages computer vision to discern intricate patterns and anomalies. Particularly, a convolutional neural network architecture employing transfer learning is adopted to identify the presence of cracks in the beams. The proposed approach is evaluated with image data collected from full-scale experiments conducted on UHPC beams subjected to flexural and shear loadings. The results of this study indicate the applicability of computer vision and deep learning as intelligent methods to detect major and minor cracks and recognize various damage mechanisms in UHPC members with better efficiency compared to conventional monitoring methods. Findings from this work pave the way for the development of autonomous infrastructure health monitoring and condition assessment, ensuring early detection in response to evolving structural challenges. By leveraging computer vision, this paper contributes to usher in a new era of effectiveness in autonomous crack detection, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of UHPC civil infrastructure. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| civil infrastructure; computer vision; convolutional neural networks; crack identification; deep learning; ultra high performance concrete | ||
| Address | ||
| Roya Solhmirzaei and Hadi Salehi: 1) Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Technology, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA, 2) Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA Venkatesh Kodur: 1) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA, 2) Department of Architectural and Urban Systems Engineering, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea | ||