Optimization-Enhanced Support Vector Machine Algorithms for California Bearing Ratio Prediction of Lateritic Soils: A Comparative Analysis
摘要
This study introduces a framework combining metaheuristic optimization with Support Vector Machine (SVM) to predict California Bearing Ratio (CBR) in lateritic soils. Four optimization algorithms, namely, Additive Regression, Imperialist Competitive Algorithm, Artificial Bee Colony and Grey Wolf Optimization for SVM were trained on 144 soil samples characterized by eight geotechnical parameters. Results showed strong correlations between CBR and soil composition: negative with fines (