An Open-Source Framework for Modeling RC Shear Walls Using Deep Neural Networks

Author:

Solorzano German1ORCID,Plevris Vagelis2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Pilestredet 35, Oslo 0166, Norway

2. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar

Abstract

Reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls macroscopic models are simplified strategies able to simulate the complex nonlinear behavior of RC shear walls to some extent, but their efficacy and robustness are limited. In contrast, microscopic models are sophisticated finite element method (FEM) models that are far more accurate and reliable. However, their elevated computational cost turns them unfeasible for most practical applications. In this study, a data-driven surrogate model for analyzing RC shear walls is developed using deep neural networks (DNNs). The surrogate model is trained with thousands of FEM simulations to predict the characteristic curve obtained when a static nonlinear pushover analysis is performed. The surrogate model is extensively tested and found to exhibit a high degree of accuracy in its predictions while being extremely faster than the detailed FEM analysis. The complete framework that made this study possible is provided as an open-source project. The project is developed in Python and includes a parametric FEM model of an RC shear wall in OpenSeesPy, the training and validation of the DNN model in TensorFlow, and an application with an interactive graphical user interface to test the methodology and visualize the results.

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Civil and Structural Engineering

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