Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure

Bridges are critical infrastructure, and their vulnerability to seismic events necessitates efficient methods for predicting structural responses. Traditional methods, such as Nonlinear Time History Analysis (NLTHA), are computationally intensive, time-consuming, and require an expert analyst. Addit...

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Main Authors: Hanzlah Akhlaq, Tianbo Peng, Kawsu Jitteh, Muhammad Salman Khan
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author Hanzlah Akhlaq
Tianbo Peng
Kawsu Jitteh
Muhammad Salman Khan
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description Bridges are critical infrastructure, and their vulnerability to seismic events necessitates efficient methods for predicting structural responses. Traditional methods, such as Nonlinear Time History Analysis (NLTHA), are computationally intensive, time-consuming, and require an expert analyst. Additionally, innovative structural elements like Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Bearings (TSFPBs) are not readily available in commercial software. This study proposes a Machine Learning (ML) approach as a faster and simplified alternative to NLTHA for predicting the structural response of TSFPB-isolated bridge structures. A comprehensive dataset of 500,000 data points was meticulously generated through NLTHA. Force-displacement laboratory tests under various loading and displacement conditions were conducted to validate the TSFPB nonlinear element developed in OpenSees. Utilizing this extensive dataset, seven ML models were trained and evaluated using statistical key performance indicators (KPIs). Results revealed that Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) achieved the highest accuracy (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{R}^{2} =0.959$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) on the testing dataset, while Adaptive Boosting (AB) showed the lowest accuracy (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{R}^{2} =0.761$ </tex-math></inline-formula>). Furthermore, a comparison of different surrogate models was conducted for global feature interpretation, while SHAP analysis was used for local interpretation to identify the influence of input parameters on individual structural responses. A graphical user interface (GUI) was developed using the best-performing model (i.e., XGB), offering engineers an accessible tool for seismic response prediction. This study demonstrates the potential of ML as an efficient alternative to NLTHA while providing valuable insights into key parameters influencing the seismic performance of TSFPB-isolated bridges, enhancing decision-making and design optimization.
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spelling doaj-art-f8c41df644f84adea8fa2a19ff42d28c2025-06-24T23:01:01ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-011310516510518210.1109/ACCESS.2025.358006511037442Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge StructureHanzlah Akhlaq0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9073-7625Tianbo Peng1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4403-1135Kawsu Jitteh2Muhammad Salman Khan3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0891-0968College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, ChinaBridges are critical infrastructure, and their vulnerability to seismic events necessitates efficient methods for predicting structural responses. Traditional methods, such as Nonlinear Time History Analysis (NLTHA), are computationally intensive, time-consuming, and require an expert analyst. Additionally, innovative structural elements like Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Bearings (TSFPBs) are not readily available in commercial software. This study proposes a Machine Learning (ML) approach as a faster and simplified alternative to NLTHA for predicting the structural response of TSFPB-isolated bridge structures. A comprehensive dataset of 500,000 data points was meticulously generated through NLTHA. Force-displacement laboratory tests under various loading and displacement conditions were conducted to validate the TSFPB nonlinear element developed in OpenSees. Utilizing this extensive dataset, seven ML models were trained and evaluated using statistical key performance indicators (KPIs). Results revealed that Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) achieved the highest accuracy (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{R}^{2} =0.959$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) on the testing dataset, while Adaptive Boosting (AB) showed the lowest accuracy (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{R}^{2} =0.761$ </tex-math></inline-formula>). Furthermore, a comparison of different surrogate models was conducted for global feature interpretation, while SHAP analysis was used for local interpretation to identify the influence of input parameters on individual structural responses. A graphical user interface (GUI) was developed using the best-performing model (i.e., XGB), offering engineers an accessible tool for seismic response prediction. This study demonstrates the potential of ML as an efficient alternative to NLTHA while providing valuable insights into key parameters influencing the seismic performance of TSFPB-isolated bridges, enhancing decision-making and design optimization.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11037442/Machine learningnovel isolation bearingseismic performancetwo-stage friction pendulum bearingseismic isolation
spellingShingle Hanzlah Akhlaq
Tianbo Peng
Kawsu Jitteh
Muhammad Salman Khan
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
IEEE Access
Machine learning
novel isolation bearing
seismic performance
two-stage friction pendulum bearing
seismic isolation
title Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
title_full Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
title_fullStr Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
title_full_unstemmed Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
title_short Machine Learning Models for Predicting Seismic Response of a Novel Two-Stage Friction Pendulum Isolated Bridge Structure
title_sort machine learning models for predicting seismic response of a novel two stage friction pendulum isolated bridge structure
topic Machine learning
novel isolation bearing
seismic performance
two-stage friction pendulum bearing
seismic isolation
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11037442/
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