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Site investigation provides essential geotechnical parameter information for analysis and design. However, three conflicting objectives, namely exploration effort, robustness and parameter uncertainty, pose a challenge to the development of an optimal site investigation program. In this study, a three objective optimization framework for the site investigation program is proposed based on the Bayesian approach and the non‐dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA‐II). The only inputs required by the proposed framework are prior distribution of geotechnical parameters and error information. The prior distribution of geotechnical parameters is derived from integrating engineering experience and measurements from basic exploration boreholes. The error information is obtained based on literature and expert judgment related to the specific project. Firstly, a design pool of candidate investigation programs is generated using Bayesian approach to determine the locations and number of exploration boreholes. The NSGA‐II is then applied to identify the optimal program that balances lower cost, higher robustness, and lower uncertainty. The proposed multiobjective optimization framework is illustrated and validated through a real site investigation case in Chongqing, China, aimed at determining the ultimate bearing capacity of the rock foundation. The spatial correlation of parameters within the study area is also considered. The optimal program is represented by the location and number of exploration boreholes. By comparing measurements with predictions from different site investigation programs, the efficiency of the proposed multiobjective framework is demonstrated. Additionally, the influence of engineering experience and random field modeling on the investigation program is discussed.
Site investigation provides essential geotechnical parameter information for analysis and design. However, three conflicting objectives, namely exploration effort, robustness and parameter uncertainty, pose a challenge to the development of an optimal site investigation program. In this study, a three objective optimization framework for the site investigation program is proposed based on the Bayesian approach and the non‐dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA‐II). The only inputs required by the proposed framework are prior distribution of geotechnical parameters and error information. The prior distribution of geotechnical parameters is derived from integrating engineering experience and measurements from basic exploration boreholes. The error information is obtained based on literature and expert judgment related to the specific project. Firstly, a design pool of candidate investigation programs is generated using Bayesian approach to determine the locations and number of exploration boreholes. The NSGA‐II is then applied to identify the optimal program that balances lower cost, higher robustness, and lower uncertainty. The proposed multiobjective optimization framework is illustrated and validated through a real site investigation case in Chongqing, China, aimed at determining the ultimate bearing capacity of the rock foundation. The spatial correlation of parameters within the study area is also considered. The optimal program is represented by the location and number of exploration boreholes. By comparing measurements with predictions from different site investigation programs, the efficiency of the proposed multiobjective framework is demonstrated. Additionally, the influence of engineering experience and random field modeling on the investigation program is discussed.
This study presents a comprehensive approach for constructing a 3D Apparent Geological Model (AGM) by integrating multi-resistivity data using statistical methods, supervised machine learning (SML), and Python-based modeling techniques. Demonstrated through a case study in the Choushui River Alluvial Fan (CRAF) in Taiwan, the methodology enhances data coverage significantly, from 62 to 386 points, by incorporating resistivity data sets from Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), Transient Electromagnetic (TEM), and borehole information. A key contribution of this work is the rigorous harmonization of these data sets, ensuring consistent resistivity values across different methods before constructing the 3D resistivity model, addressing a gap in previous studies that typically handled these data sets separately, either building models individually or comparing results side-by-side without fully integrating the data. Furthermore, python-based modeling and radial basis function interpolation were employed to construct the 3D resistivity model for greater flexibility and effectiveness than conventional software. Subsequently, this model was transformed into a 3D AGM using the SML technique. Four algorithms, namely, random forest (RF), decision tree (DT), support vector machine (SVM), and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) were implemented. Following evaluation via confusion matrix analysis, evaluation metrics, and examination of receiver operating characteristics curve, it emerged that the RF algorithm exhibits superior performance when applied to our multi-resistivity data set. The results from the 3D AGM unveil distinct resistivity anomalies correlated with sediment types. The clay layer exhibited low resistivity (≤ 59.98 Ωm), while the sand layer displayed medium resistivity (59.98 < ρ < 136.14 Ωm), and the gravel layer is characterized by high resistivity ( ≥ 136.14 Ωm). Notably, in the proximal fan, gravel layers predominate, whereas the middle fan primarily consists of sandy clay layers. Conversely, the distal fan, located in the western coastal area, predominantly comprises clayey sand. To conclude, the findings of this study provide valuable insights for researchers to construct the 3D AGM from the resistivity data, applicable not only to the CRAF but also to other target areas.
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