A Strategic Approach to Predict the Resilient Modulus of Biopolymer-Treated Soil Using Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Techniques
摘要
In the current study, an attempt is made to improve the pavement’s subbase layer with Xanthan Gum (XG) biopolymer. Utilizing cement and lime results in the production of greenhouse gases, which negatively impact the environment. The experimental results indicate that the XG biopolymer can serve as an alternative to the traditional stabilizers cement and lime. Resilient modulus (MR) is a crucial parameter for pavement stability, underscoring its significance in understanding soil behavior and pavement design. AASTHO and IRC advise using MR in designing and analyzing multi-layered pavement systems. Biopolymer percentage, curing days, and UCS are input parameters for MR, which are predicted using AI-ML models. Four AI-ML models are implied in the present study, and the best possible fit model among them is validated. Decision tree AI-ML model is the best-fit model among the implied models with 96.66% accuracy. The proposed optimization approach will modernize the way engineers and designers work by estimating strength parameters before testing, ultimately saving valuable time and resources. This innovative method is set to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in the field of engineering.