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Estimation of Optimal Cone Index by Using Neural Networks

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Rolling resistance is considered as a significant criterion in vehicles energy consumption. In off-road vehicles, soil and tire interaction encompasses more parameters that lead to the thorny problem in its analysis. The typical experimental models are useful remedies in the estimation perspective, but they can not be extended to all conditions. Neural networks as efficient tools can simplify the examination procedure. This research was aimed to raise the Wismer–Luth model accuracy to rely on cone index as soil condition representative by utilizing three neural networks. Three types of networks were investigated, comprising multi-layer perceptron (MLP), radial basis function (RBF) and generalized regression neural network (GRNN). Various feature vectors consisting of vertical load parameters, velocity, traffic, and cone index values were evaluated to estimate the optimal value of the cone index. GRNN had the best performance with the least error rate in comparison with RBF and MLP. Based on the results of feature vector analysis, employing either forward velocity or multi-pass factors had a negligible effect on model improvement, but by incorporating all parameters (velocity, load, and number of passes), the accuracy of the model increased significantly.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

    Sajjad Derafshpour

  2. Department of Electrical Engineering, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

    Morteza Valizadeh

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering of Biosystems, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Nazloo Road, Urmia, 571531177, Iran

    Aref Mardani

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Derafshpour, S., Valizadeh, M. & Mardani, A. Estimation of Optimal Cone Index by Using Neural Networks. Arab J Sci Eng 46, 7435–7443 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05220-z

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