Distress Identification in Concrete Pavement Using Convolution Neural Network: An Application of Low-Cost Condition Survey
摘要
This study evaluated the efficacy of convolutional neural network-based algorithm, YOLOv8s in distress detection on concrete pavements and assessed its performance with low-volume datasets. The research scope encompassed field surveys, drone-based image collection, customization of YOLOv8s model, image annotations, model training and testing, and accuracy analysis. Seven survey sites were selected, from which a dataset of 881 raw images with annotations was compiled. Subsequently, this dataset was divided into three parts: 75% for training, 5% for validation and 20% for testing purposes. The YOLOv8 algorithm demonstrated a prediction capability with 88% precision and 7.7% recall value. Overall, this study highlights the potential of utilizing advanced algorithms in automated technology as an alternative to the conventional manual procedure for effective distress detection in concrete pavements.