B.G. Pantoja-Rosero , A. Chassignet , A. Rezaie , M. Kozinski , R. Achanta , K. Beyer
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Abstract
Semantic segmentation with deep learning plays a crucial role in various fields, including civil engineering, particularly in tasks such as damage assessment and urban planning. This paper addresses the challenge of efficiently training deep learning models for semantic segmentation with a limited set of annotated data, thus reducing the burden of ground truth labeling. An active learning strategy is introduced, leveraging partial annotations informed by predictions and uncertainties from previously trained models. Unlike other active learning frameworks, this approach not only facilitates the annotation of highly uncertain image regions but also targets those with low uncertainty, which often lead to false positives and negatives. The results demonstrate that using partial annotations within an active learning framework significantly reduces manual annotation efforts and training time without compromising model performance. These findings have substantial implications for the efficiency and scalability of deep learning in civil engineering, paving the way for future research in active learning and semantic segmentation.
期刊介绍:
Automation in Construction is an international journal that focuses on publishing original research papers related to the use of Information Technologies in various aspects of the construction industry. The journal covers topics such as design, engineering, construction technologies, and the maintenance and management of constructed facilities.
The scope of Automation in Construction is extensive and covers all stages of the construction life cycle. This includes initial planning and design, construction of the facility, operation and maintenance, as well as the eventual dismantling and recycling of buildings and engineering structures.