Hybrid rutting depth prediction model integrating mechanical-empirical methods and data-driven approaches
摘要
Accurate prediction of rutting depth in asphalt pavements is critical for effective road maintenance and enhanced safety. To address the complexity and multifactorial nature of rutting phenomena, this paper proposes a hybrid prediction model that integrates mechanical-empirical approaches with advanced data-driven methods. Specifically, a multiscale mixed-kernel Gaussian process regression (MGPR) algorithm based on a combined kernel function optimized via a novel curvature-adaptive limited-memory BFGS with bound constraints algorithm is designed to enrich dataset quality. A revised mechanical-empirical model enhanced by three calibration parameters optimized through a multi-strategy adaptive particle swarm optimization (MAPSO) algorithm to ensure better convergence and global search capability. An elastic incremental broad learning system (EIBLS) utilizes elastic net regularization to address residual complexities, mitigate overfitting, and enhance generalization. Experimental validation using RIOHTrack (China’s first full-scale pavement test track) rutting data demonstrates that the integrated MGPR-EIBLS-MAPSO-RME model delivers superior prediction accuracy and robustness, offering significant potential for optimized pavement maintenance planning.