Skip to main content
Log in

Development of fuzzy-GMDH model optimized by GSA to predict rock tensile strength based on experimental datasets

  • Original Article
  • Published:
Neural Computing and Applications Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The tensile strength (TS) of the rock is one the most key parameters in designing process of foundations and tunnels structures. However, direct techniques for TS determination (laboratory investigations) are not efficient with respect to cost and time. This investigation attempts to develop an innovative hybrid intelligent model, i.e. fuzzy-group method of data handling (GMDH) optimized by the gravitational search algorithm (GSA), fuzzy-GMDH-GSA, for prediction of the rock TS. To establish a database, the rock samples collected from a tunnel site were evaluated in the laboratory and a database (with the Schmidt hammer test, dry density test, and point load test as inputs and Brazilian tensile strength, BTS, as output) was prepared for modelling. Then, a fuzzy-GMDH-GSA model was developed to predict BTS of the rock considering the most influential of this predictive model. In addition, a fuzzy model as well as a GMDH model were constructed to predict BTS for comparison purposes. The performances of the proposed predictive models were evaluated by comparing the values of several statistical metrics such as correlation coefficient (R). R values of 0.90, 0.86, and 0.86 were obtained for testing datasets of fuzzy-GMDH-GSA, GMDH, and fuzzy models, respectively, which show that the fuzzy-GMDH-GSA predictive model is able to deliver greater prediction performance compared to other constructed models. The results confirmed the effective role of the GSA, as a powerful optimization algorithm in efficiency of hybrid fuzzy-GMDH-GSA model. Moreover, results of sensitivity analysis showed that the point load index is the most effective input on output of this study.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Baykasoğlu A, Güllü H, Çanakçı H, Özbakır L (2008) Prediction of compressive and tensile strength of limestone via genetic programming. Expert Syst Appl 35:111–123

    Google Scholar 

  2. Heidari M, Khanlari GR, Kaveh MT, Kargarian S (2012) Predicting the uniaxial compressive and tensile strengths of gypsum rock by point load testing. Rock Mech Rock Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-011-0196-8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Mahdiyar A, Armaghani DJ, Marto A et al (2018) Rock tensile strength prediction using empirical and soft computing approaches. Bull Eng Geol Environ. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-018-1405-4

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Koopialipoor M, Noorbakhsh A, Noroozi Ghaleini E et al (2019) A new approach for estimation of rock brittleness based on non-destructive tests. Nondestruct Test Eval. https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1623214

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Ulusay R, Hudson JA ISRM (2007) The complete ISRM suggested methods for rock characterization, testing and monitoring: 1974–2006. In: Commission on testing methods, international society for rock mechanics compilation arranged by ISRM Turkish Natl Group, Ankara, p 628

  6. Kahraman S, Fener M, Kozman E (2012) Predicting the compressive and tensile strength of rocks from indentation hardness index. J S Afr Inst Min Metall 112:331–339

    Google Scholar 

  7. Altindag R, Guney A (2010) Predicting the relationships between brittleness and mechanical properties (UCS, TS and SH) of rocks. Sci Res Essays 5:2107–2118

    Google Scholar 

  8. Nazir R, Momeni E, Armaghani DJ, Amin MFM (2013) Correlation between unconfined compressive strength and indirect tensile strength of limestone rock samples. Electron J Geotech Eng 18(1):1737–1746

    Google Scholar 

  9. Kahraman S, Bilgin N, Feridunoglu C (2003) Dominant rock properties affecting the penetration rate of percussive drills. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 40:711–723. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1365-1609(03)00063-7

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Mishra DA, Basu A (2012) Use of the block punch test to predict the compressive and tensile strengths of rocks. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 51:119–127

    Google Scholar 

  11. Sheorey PR (1997) Empirical rock failure criteria. AA Balkema, New York

    Google Scholar 

  12. Perras MA, Diederichs MS (2014) A review of the tensile strength of rock: concepts and testing. Geotech Geol Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-014-9732-0

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Armaghani DJ, Monjezi M, Murlidhar BR, Tonnizam Mohaamd E (2016) Indirect estimation of rock tensile strength based on simple and multiple regression analyses. In: INDOROCK 2016: 6th Indian rock conference, 17th–18th of June, pp 1–11

  14. Asteris PG, Nikoo M (2019) Artificial bee colony-based neural network for the prediction of the fundamental period of infilled frame structures. Neural Comput Appl. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-018-03965-1

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Chen H, Asteris PG, Jahed Armaghani D et al (2019) Assessing dynamic conditions of the retaining wall: developing two hybrid intelligent models. Appl Sci 9:1042

    Google Scholar 

  16. Shao Z, Armaghani DJ, Bejarbaneh BY et al (2019) Estimating the friction angle of black shale core specimens with hybrid-ANN approaches. Measurement. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2019.06.007

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Khandelwal M, Singh TN (2007) Evaluation of blast-induced ground vibration predictors. Soil Dyn Earthq Eng 27:116–125

    Google Scholar 

  18. Tripathy A, Singh TN, Kundu J (2015) Prediction of abrasiveness index of some Indian rocks using soft computing methods. Measurement 68:302–309

    Google Scholar 

  19. Jahed Armaghani D, Hasanipanah M, Mahdiyar A et al (2016) Airblast prediction through a hybrid genetic algorithm-ANN model. Neural Comput Appl. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-016-2598-8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Armaghani DJ, Hasanipanah M, Amnieh HB, Mohamad ET (2018) Feasibility of ICA in approximating ground vibration resulting from mine blasting. Neural Comput Appl 29:457–465

    Google Scholar 

  21. Mohamad ET, Armaghani DJ, Momeni E et al (2018) Rock strength estimation: a PSO-based BP approach. Neural Comput Appl 30:1635–1646

    Google Scholar 

  22. Yaseen ZM, Sulaiman SO, Deo RC, Chau K-W (2019) An enhanced extreme learning machine model for river flow forecasting: state-of-the-art, practical applications in water resource engineering area and future research direction. J Hydrol 569:387–408

    Google Scholar 

  23. Asteris PG, Kolovos KG (2019) Self-compacting concrete strength prediction using surrogate models. Neural Comput Appl 31:409–424

    Google Scholar 

  24. Asteris PG, Mokos VG (2019) Concrete compressive strength using artificial neural networks. Neural Comput Appl. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-019-04663-2

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Cheng C-T, Lin J-Y, Sun Y-G, Chau K (2005) Long-term prediction of discharges in Manwan hydropower using adaptive-network-based fuzzy inference systems models. In: International conference on natural computation. Springer, Berlin, pp 1152–1161

  26. Sarir P, Chen J, Asteris PG et al (2019) Developing GEP tree-based, neuro-swarm, and whale optimization models for evaluation of bearing capacity of concrete-filled steel tube columns. Eng Comput. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-019-00808-y

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Fotovatikhah F, Herrera M, Shamshirband S et al (2018) Survey of computational intelligence as basis to big flood management: challenges, research directions and future work. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech 12:411–437

    Google Scholar 

  28. Wang W, Chau K, Qiu L, Chen Y (2015) Improving forecasting accuracy of medium and long-term runoff using artificial neural network based on EEMD decomposition. Environ Res 139:46–54

    Google Scholar 

  29. Moazenzadeh R, Mohammadi B, Shamshirband S, Chau K (2018) Coupling a firefly algorithm with support vector regression to predict evaporation in northern Iran. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech 12:584–597

    Google Scholar 

  30. Razavi R, Sabaghmoghadam A, Bemani A et al (2019) Application of ANFIS and LSSVM strategies for estimating thermal conductivity enhancement of metal and metal oxide based nanofluids. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech 13:560–578

    Google Scholar 

  31. Taormina R, Chau K-W (2015) Data-driven input variable selection for rainfall–runoff modeling using binary-coded particle swarm optimization and extreme learning machines. J Hydrol 529:1617–1632

    Google Scholar 

  32. Zhou J, Li E, Yang S et al (2019) Slope stability prediction for circular mode failure using gradient boosting machine approach based on an updated database of case histories. Saf Sci 118:505–518

    Google Scholar 

  33. Wang M, Shi X, Zhou J (2019) Optimal charge scheme calculation for multiring blasting using modified harries mathematical model. J Perform Constr Facil 33:4019002

    Google Scholar 

  34. Zhou J, Li E, Wei H et al (2019) Random forests and cubist algorithms for predicting shear strengths of rockfill materials. Appl Sci 9:1621

    Google Scholar 

  35. Zhou J, Shi X, Li X (2016) Utilizing gradient boosted machine for the prediction of damage to residential structures owing to blasting vibrations of open pit mining. J Vib Control 22:3986–3997

    Google Scholar 

  36. Zhou J, Shi X, Du K et al (2016) Feasibility of random-forest approach for prediction of ground settlements induced by the construction of a shield-driven tunnel. Int J Geomech 17:4016129

    Google Scholar 

  37. Khandelwal M, Singh TN (2009) Prediction of blast-induced ground vibration using artificial neural network. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 46:1214–1222

    Google Scholar 

  38. Shi X, Jian Z, Wu B et al (2012) Support vector machines approach to mean particle size of rock fragmentation due to bench blasting prediction. Trans Nonferrous Met Soc China 22:432–441

    Google Scholar 

  39. Zhou J, Li X, Shi X (2012) Long-term prediction model of rockburst in underground openings using heuristic algorithms and support vector machines. Saf Sci 50:629–644

    Google Scholar 

  40. Wang W, Xu D, Chau K, Lei G (2014) Assessment of river water quality based on theory of variable fuzzy sets and fuzzy binary comparison method. Water Resour Manag 28:4183–4200

    Google Scholar 

  41. Sadeghi G, Najafzadeh M, Ameri M (2019) Thermal characteristics of evacuated tube solar collectors with coil inside: an experimental study and evolutionary algorithms. Renew Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.050

    Article  Google Scholar 

  42. Najafzadeh M (2019) Evaluation of conjugate depths of hydraulic jump in circular pipes using evolutionary computing. Soft Comput 23:13375–13391

    Google Scholar 

  43. Xu C, Gordan B, Koopialipoor M et al (2019) Improving performance of retaining walls under dynamic conditions developing an optimized ANN based on ant colony optimization technique. IEEE Access 7:94692–94700

    Google Scholar 

  44. Yang H, Koopialipoor M, Armaghani DJ et al (2019) Intelligent design of retaining wall structures under dynamic conditions. STEEL Compos Struct 31:629–640

    Google Scholar 

  45. Mohamad ET, Li D, Murlidhar BR et al (2019) The effects of ABC, ICA, and PSO optimization techniques on prediction of ripping production. Eng Comput. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-019-00770-9

    Article  Google Scholar 

  46. Armaghani DJ, Mohamad ET, Narayanasamy MS et al (2017) Development of hybrid intelligent models for predicting TBM penetration rate in hard rock condition. Tunn Undergr Sp Technol 63:29–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2016.12.009

    Article  Google Scholar 

  47. Armaghani DJ, Hajihassani M, Mohamad ET et al (2014) Blasting-induced flyrock and ground vibration prediction through an expert artificial neural network based on particle swarm optimization. Arab J Geosci 7:5383–5396

    Google Scholar 

  48. Khandelwal M, Faradonbeh RS, Monjezi M et al (2017) Function development for appraising brittleness of intact rocks using genetic programming and non-linear multiple regression models. Eng Comput 33:13–21

    Google Scholar 

  49. Mohamad ET, Faradonbeh RS, Armaghani DJ et al (2016) An optimized ANN model based on genetic algorithm for predicting ripping production. Neural Comput Appl 28:1–14

    Google Scholar 

  50. Armaghani DJ, Faradonbeh RS, Rezaei H et al (2016) Settlement prediction of the rock-socketed piles through a new technique based on gene expression programming. Neural Comput Appl 29:1115–1125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-016-2618-8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  51. Armaghani D, Mohamad E, Hajihassani M (2016) Evaluation and prediction of flyrock resulting from blasting operations using empirical and computational methods. Eng Comput 32:109–121

    Google Scholar 

  52. Armaghani DJ, Hajihassani M, Sohaei H et al (2015) Neuro-fuzzy technique to predict air-overpressure induced by blasting. Arab J Geosci 8:10937–10950. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-015-1984-3

    Article  Google Scholar 

  53. Khari M, Dehghanbandaki A, Motamedi S, Armaghani DJ (2019) Computational estimation of lateral pile displacement in layered sand using experimental data. Measurement 146:110–118

    Google Scholar 

  54. Singh V, Singh D, Singh T (2001) Prediction of strength properties of some schistose rocks from petrographic properties using artificial neural networks. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 38:269–284

    Google Scholar 

  55. Huang L, Asteris PG, Koopialipoor M et al (2019) Invasive weed optimization technique-based ANN to the prediction of rock tensile strength. Appl Sci 9:5372

    Google Scholar 

  56. Bezdek JC, Ehrlich R, Full W (1984) FCM: the fuzzy C-means clustering algorithm. Comput Geosci 10:191–203

    Google Scholar 

  57. Miyajima H, Shigei N, Miyajima H (2015) Approximation capabilities of interpretable fuzzy inference systems. IAENG Int J Comput Sci 42:117–124

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  58. Najafi B, Faizollahzadeh Ardabili S, Shamshirband S et al (2018) Application of ANNs, ANFIS and RSM to estimating and optimizing the parameters that affect the yield and cost of biodiesel production. Eng Appl Comput Fluid Mech 12:611–624

    Google Scholar 

  59. Miyajima H, Kawai T, Shigei N, Miyajima H (2014) Fuzzy inference systems composed of double-input rule modules for obstacle avoidance problems. Mij 1:1

    Google Scholar 

  60. Abd-Elaal AK, Hefny HA, Abd-Elwahab AH (2013) Forecasting of egypt wheat imports using multivariate fuzzy time series model based on fuzzy clustering. IAENG Int J Comput Sci 40:230–237

    Google Scholar 

  61. Khiabani K, Aghabozorgi SR (2015) Adaptive time-variant model optimization for fuzzy-time-series forecasting. IAENG Int J Comput Sci 42:107–116

    Google Scholar 

  62. Bezdek JC (2013) Pattern recognition with fuzzy objective function algorithms. Springer, Berlin

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  63. Bezdek JC, Coray C, Gunderson R, Watson J (1981) Detection and characterization of cluster substructure I. Linear structure: fuzzy c-lines. SIAM J Appl Math 40:339–357

    MathSciNet  MATH  Google Scholar 

  64. Mamdani EH, Assilian S (1975) An experiment in linguistic synthesis with a fuzzy logic controller. Int J Man Mach Stud 7:1–13

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  65. Sugeno M, Takagi T (1993) Fuzzy identification of systems and its applications to modelling and control. Read Fuzzy Sets Intell Syst 15(1):387–403

    Google Scholar 

  66. Bhutani K, Gigras Y (2015) Classification using fuzzy cognitive maps and fuzzy inference system. J Basic Appl Eng Res 2:159–163

    Google Scholar 

  67. Ivakhnenko AG (1971) Polynomial theory of complex systems. IEEE Trans Syst Man Cybern 1:364–378

    MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  68. Amanifard N, Nariman-Zadeh N, Farahani MH, Khalkhali A (2008) Modelling of multiple short-length-scale stall cells in an axial compressor using evolved GMDH neural networks. Energy Convers Manag 49:2588–2594

    Google Scholar 

  69. Mehrara M, Moeini A, Ahrari M, Erfanifard A (2009) RETRACTED: investigating the efficiency in oil futures market based on GMDH approach. Expert Syst Appl 36:7479–7483

    Google Scholar 

  70. Najafzadeh M, Barani G-A, Hessami Kermani MR (2013) Aboutment scour in live-bed and clear-water using GMDH network. Water Sci Technol 67:1121–1128

    Google Scholar 

  71. Onwubolu GC (2008) Design of hybrid differential evolution and group method of data handling networks for modeling and prediction. Inf Sci (N Y) 178:3616–3634

    Google Scholar 

  72. Najafzadeh M, Tafarojnoruz A (2016) Evaluation of neuro-fuzzy GMDH-based particle swarm optimization to predict longitudinal dispersion coefficient in rivers. Environ Earth Sci 75:157

    Google Scholar 

  73. Iba H, de Garis H (1996) Extending genetic programming with recombinative guidance. Adv Genet Program 2:69–88

    Google Scholar 

  74. Najafzadeh M, Saberi-Movahed F (2019) GMDH-GEP to predict free span expansion rates below pipelines under waves. Mar Georesour Geotechnol 37:375–392

    Google Scholar 

  75. Nariman-Zadeh N, Darvizeh A, Ahmad-Zadeh GR (2003) Hybrid genetic design of GMDH-type neural networks using singular value decomposition for modelling and prediction of the explosive cutting process. Proc Inst Mech Eng Part B J Eng Manuf 217:779–790

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  76. Taherkhani A, Basti A, Nariman-Zadeh N, Jamali A (2019) Achieving maximum dimensional accuracy and surface quality at the shortest possible time in single-point incremental forming via multi-objective optimization. Proc Inst Mech Eng Part B J Eng Manuf 233:900–913

    Google Scholar 

  77. Sakaguchi A, Yamamoto T (2000) A GMDH network using backpropagation and its application to a controller design. In: Smc 2000 conference proceedings. 2000 IEEE international conference on systems, man and cybernetics.’ Cybernetics evolving to systems, humans, organizations, and their complex interactions’ (Cat. No. 0). IEEE, New York, pp 2691–2696

  78. Srinivasan D (2008) Energy demand prediction using GMDH networks. Neurocomputing 72:625–629

    Google Scholar 

  79. Koopialipoor M, Nikouei SS, Marto A et al (2018) Predicting tunnel boring machine performance through a new model based on the group method of data handling. Bull Eng Geol Environ 78:3799–3813

    Google Scholar 

  80. Ivakhnenko AG, Ivakhnenko GA, Muller JA (1994) Self-organization of neural networks with active neurons. Pattern Recognit Image Anal 4:185–196

    Google Scholar 

  81. Farlow SJ (1984) Self-organizing methods in modeling: GMDH type algorithms. CRC Press, Boca Raton

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  82. Sanchez E, Shibata T, Zadeh LA (1997) Genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic systems: soft computing perspectives. World Scientific, Singapore

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  83. Jahed Armaghani D, Mohd Amin MF, Yagiz S et al (2016) Prediction of the uniaxial compressive strength of sandstone using various modeling techniques. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 85:174–186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2016.03.018

    Article  Google Scholar 

  84. Madala HR, Ivakhnenko AG (1994) Inductive learning algorithms for complex systems modeling. CRC Press, Boca Raton

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  85. Hwang HS (2006) Fuzzy GMDH-type neural network model and its application to forecasting of mobile communication. Comput Ind Eng 50:450–457

    Google Scholar 

  86. Ohtani T, Ichihashi H, Miyoshi T, Nagasaka K (1998) Orthogonal and successive projection methods for the learning of neurofuzzy GMDH. Inf Sci (N Y) 110:5–24

    MathSciNet  Google Scholar 

  87. Najafzadeh M, Lim SY (2015) Application of improved neuro-fuzzy GMDH to predict scour depth at sluice gates. Earth Sci Inform 8:187–196

    Google Scholar 

  88. Ohtani T, Ichihashi H, Miyoshi T, Nagasaka K (1998) Structural learning with M-apoptosis in neurofuzzy GMDH. In: 1998 IEEE international conference on fuzzy systems proceedings. IEEE world congress on computational intelligence (Cat. No. 98CH36228). IEEE, New York, pp 1265–1270

  89. Rashedi E, Nezamabadi-Pour H, Saryazdi S (2009) GSA: a gravitational search algorithm. Inf Sci (N Y) 179:2232–2248

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  90. Rashedi E, Nezamabadi-Pour H, Saryazdi S (2010) BGSA: binary gravitational search algorithm. Nat Comput 9:727–745

    MathSciNet  MATH  Google Scholar 

  91. Rashedi E, Nezamabadi-Pour H, Saryazdi S (2011) Filter modeling using gravitational search algorithm. Eng Appl Artif Intell 24:117–122

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  92. Rashedi E, Nezamabadi-Pour H (2014) Feature subset selection using improved binary gravitational search algorithm. J Intell Fuzzy Syst 26:1211–1221

    Google Scholar 

  93. Najafzadeh M, Azamathulla HM (2013) Neuro-fuzzy GMDH to predict the scour pile groups due to waves. J Comput Civ Eng 29:4014068

    Google Scholar 

  94. Ulusay R, Hudson JA (eds) (2007) The complete ISRM suggested methods for rock characterization, testing and monitoring: 1974–2006. Suggested methods prepared by the Commission on Testing Methods, International Society for Rock Mechanics

  95. Prasad M, Li D-L, Lin C-T et al (2015) Designing mamdani-type fuzzy reasoning for visualizing prediction problems based on collaborative fuzzy clustering. IAENG Int J Comput Sci 42:4

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thanks the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for their support that made this study possible.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Danial Jahed Armaghani.

Ethics declarations

Conflict of interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Additional information

Publisher's Note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Harandizadeh, H., Armaghani, D.J. & Mohamad, E.T. Development of fuzzy-GMDH model optimized by GSA to predict rock tensile strength based on experimental datasets. Neural Comput & Applic 32, 14047–14067 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-020-04803-z

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-020-04803-z

Keywords

Navigation