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Geomechanics and Engineering Volume 37, Number 5, Juen10 2024 , pages 467-474 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/gae.2024.37.5.467 |
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Application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) coupled with Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for characterizing underground conditions |
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Dae-Hong Min and Hyung-Koo Yoon
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| Abstract | ||
| Monitoring and managing the condition of underground utilities is crucial for ground stability. This study aims to determine whether images obtained using ground penetrating radar (GPR) accurately reflect the characteristics of buried pipelines through image analysis. The investigation focuses on pipelines made from different materials, namely concrete and steel, with concrete pipes tested under various diameters to assess detectability under differing conditions. A total of 400 images are acquired at locations with pipelines, and for comparison, an additional 100 data points are collected from areas without pipelines. The study employs GPR at frequencies of 200 MHz and 600 MHz, and image analysis is performed using machine learning-based convolutional neural network (CNN) techniques. The analysis results demonstrate high classification reliability based on the training data, especially in distinguishing between pipes of the same material but of different diameters. The findings suggest that the integration of GPR and CNN algorithms can offer satisfactory performance in exploring the ground's interior characteristics. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| convolutional neural network; ground penetrating radar; image analysis; stability | ||
| Address | ||
| Dae-Hong Min and Hyung-Koo Yoon: Department of Construction and Disaster Prevention Engineering, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea | ||