An interpretable random forest surrogate for rapid SIF prediction and fatigue life assessment of double-sided U-rib welds in orthotropic steel decks
Fanghuai Chen, Benkun Tan, Yi Yi, Haiping Zhang, Yuan Luo, Xinhui Xiao, Yang Liu, Naiwei Lu
Topics & Concepts
Structural engineeringOrthotropic materialRandom forestWeldingFracture mechanicsSurrogate modelParis' lawStress intensity factorRobustness (evolution)Stress (linguistics)Stress concentrationMaterials scienceEngineeringVibration fatigueCrack closurePredictive modellingFatigue and fracture mechanicsStructural Health Monitoring TechniquesNumerical methods in engineering