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| Title | A Deep Neural Network Combined With A Two-Stage Ensemble Model For Detecting Cracks In Concrete Structures |
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| ID_Doc | 1383 |
| Authors | Reis H.C.; Turk V.; Kaya Yildiz C.M.; Bozkurt M.F.; Karagoz S.N.; Ustuner M. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Published | Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11709-025-1199-y |
| Abstract | Detection of cracks in concrete structures is critical for their safety and the sustainability of maintenance processes. Traditional inspection techniques are costly, time-consuming, and inefficient regarding human resources. Deep learning architectures have become more widespread in recent years by accelerating these processes and increasing their efficiency. Deep learning models (DLMs) stand out as an effective solution in crack detection due to their features such as end-to-end learning capability, model adaptation, and automatic learning processes. However, providing an optimal balance between model performance and computational efficiency of DLMs is a vital research topic. In this article, three different methods are proposed for detecting cracks in concrete structures. In the first method, a Separable Convolutional with Attention and Multi-layer Enhanced Fusion Network (SCAMEFNet) deep neural network, which has a deep architecture and can provide a balance between the depth of DLMs and model parameters, has been developed. This model was designed using a convolutional neural network, multi-head attention, and various fusion techniques. The second method proposes a modified vision transformer (ViT) model. A two-stage ensemble learning model, deep feature-based two-stage ensemble model (DFTSEM), is proposed in the third method. In this method, deep features and machine learning methods are used. The proposed approaches are evaluated using the Concrete Cracks Image Data set, which the authors collected and contains concrete cracks on building surfaces. The results show that the SCAMEFNet model achieved an accuracy rate of 98.83%, the ViT model 97.33%, and the DFTSEM model 99.00%. These findings show that the proposed techniques successfully detect surface cracks and deformations and can provide practical solutions to real-world problems. In addition, the developed methods can contribute as a tool for BIM platforms in smart cities for building health. © Higher Education Press 2025. |
| Author Keywords | concrete cracks image dataset; crack detection; depthwise separable convolution; multi-scale feature fusion; SCAMEFNet deep neural network; two-stage ensemble learning model |
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