Analysis and Prediction of Grouting Reinforcement Performance of Broken Rock Considering Joint Morphology Characteristics

Guanglin Liang, Linchong Huang and Chengyong Cao ()
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Guanglin Liang: School of Aeronautics Astronautics, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 66 Gongchang Road, Guangming District, Shenzhen 518107, China
Linchong Huang: School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
Chengyong Cao: College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China

Mathematics, 2025, vol. 13, issue 2, 1-20

Abstract: In tunnel engineering, joint shear slip caused by external disturbances is a key factor contributing to landslides, instability of surrounding rock masses, and related hazards. Therefore, accurately characterizing the macromechanical properties of joints is essential for ensuring engineering safety. Given the significant influence of rock joint morphology on mechanical behavior, this study employs the frequency spectrum fractal dimension (D) and the frequency domain amplitude integral (Rq) as quantitative descriptors of joint morphology. Using Fourier transform techniques, a reconstruction method is developed to model joints with arbitrary shape characteristics. The numerical model is calibrated through 3D printing and direct shear tests. Systematic parameter analysis validates the selected quantitative indices as effective descriptors of joint morphology. Furthermore, multiple machine learning algorithms are employed to construct a robust predictive model. Machine learning, recognized as a rapidly advancing field, plays a pivotal role in data-driven engineering applications due to its powerful analytical capabilities. In this study, six algorithms—Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), BP Neural Network, GA-BP Neural Network, Genetic Programming (GP), and ANN-based MCD—are evaluated using 300 samples. The performance of each algorithm is assessed through comparative analysis of their predictive accuracy based on correlation coefficients. The results demonstrate that all six algorithms achieve satisfactory predictive performance. Notably, the Random Forest (RF) algorithm excels in rapid and accurate predictions when handling similar training data, while the ANN-based MCD algorithm consistently delivers stable and precise results across diverse datasets.

Keywords: quantitative reconstruction of joints; numerical simulation; direct shear test; machine learning; performance prediction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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