Utilizing Machine Learning to Enhance Infrastructure Resilience in Cold Regions
Publication: Cold Regions Engineering 2024: Sustainable and Resilient Engineering Solutions for Changing Cold Regions
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In the challenging domain of engineering, where cold regions present formidable challenges, we confront the relentless forces of nature. From sub-zero temperatures to the unpredictable dance of snowfall and the silent buildup of ice, these regions demand innovative solutions to fortify the resilience of critical infrastructure. This initiative harnesses the potential of cutting-edge technology and leverages the extensive historical weather data tapestry. It introduces a pioneering strategy by integrating machine learning algorithms with extensive weather data, steering cold region engineering into an era defined by foresight and adaptability. This paper studies a transformative approach designed to forecast, prevent, and ultimately enhance infrastructure resilience in the face of rigid cold. Addressing the distinct challenges of cold region engineering, arising from harsh winter conditions such as extreme cold temperature, snowfall, and ice accumulation, we offer a comprehensive study using machine learning algorithms applied to historical weather data to construct a deeper analysis model capable of highlighting adverse weather effects. This, in turn, covers the way for optimized resource allocation, streamlined maintenance planning, and design enhancements. Our proposed study follows a systematic process, encompassing meticulous data collection, appropriate feature selection, and aiming seamless integration of the model into existing infrastructure management systems. Additionally, it facilitates the implementation of efficient and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of severe weather conditions on infrastructure. The paper also conducts three different hypotheses testing: temperature impact hypothesis, precipitation influence hypothesis, and ice accumulation and infrastructure resilience hypothesis, propelling engineering practices to new heights, particularly in the face of challenging cold environments.
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Published online: May 9, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Climates
- Cold region construction
- Cold regions engineering
- Computer programming
- Computing in civil engineering
- Construction engineering
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Ice
- Infrastructure
- Infrastructure resilience
- Measurement (by type)
- Meteorology
- Special condition construction
- Temperature effects
- Temperature measurement
- Weather forecasting
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