Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.063
Guowei Mo, Hui Yu
To address the dual challenges of poor adhesion and insufficient high-temperature wear resistance of protective coatings on TA15 titanium alloy, this study proposes a tailored AlN/AlCrN composite coating design. The coatings were fabricated via reactive magnetron sputtering with an optimized AlN transition layer. This architecture resulted in a dense columnar structure, significantly enhancing the surface properties. The composite coating achieved an average hardness of 29.87 GPa—three times that of the substrate—and an interfacial bonding strength of 44.17 ± 1.85 MPa, a 16.6 % increase over a single AlCrN layer. More importantly, the coating exhibited exceptional tribological stability across a wide temperature range. Under a 300 g load at room temperature, the friction coefficient dropped to 0.28 (46 % lower than the substrate), and the wear rate decreased by 73 %. Remarkably, at 600°C, the friction coefficient further reduced to 0.21, with the wear rate being only one-sixth of the substrate, which is attributed to the in-situ formation of a lubricious Al/Cr-rich oxide layer. This work provides an effective surface modification strategy, broadening the application horizon of TA15 alloy under extreme conditions.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.067
Zubair Ashraf , Mohammad Shahid , Lamaan Sami , Faraz Hasan , Mohd Shamim
Portfolio management focuses on investing in the financial sector to achieve the highest return while tolerating the lowest risk. The optimal financial allocation has long been considered one of the essential aspects of risk-adjusted financial sector investment. Therefore, many optimization techniques have been established to maximize the return on risk. This paper presents a novel framework named the risk-budgeted portfolio selection (RBPS) model, which allocates the total risk of a portfolio across different securities by incorporating risk budgeting (RB) levels to ensure the portfolio's risk is diversified while maximizing the Sharpe ratio. To address the proposed RBPS model, an invasive weed optimization (IWO) algorithm-based solution method is suggested, and risk budgeting constraints are accommodated using resilient and flexible repairing procedures. Experiments have been performed using two newly created datasets from the Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange from India. The percentage improvement of the maximum Sharpe ratio obtained by IWO is up to 1.95 % at RB% = 12.5 among its peer's algorithms. Moreover, the experiments have been extended to global benchmark datasets to evaluate the proposed approach. Finally, statistical analysis is conducted to test the significance of improvement in the RBPS model.
{"title":"Invasive weed optimization based metaheuristic approach for solving constrained risk budgeted portfolio selection problem","authors":"Zubair Ashraf , Mohammad Shahid , Lamaan Sami , Faraz Hasan , Mohd Shamim","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.067","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.067","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Portfolio management focuses on investing in the financial sector to achieve the highest return while tolerating the lowest risk. The optimal financial allocation has long been considered one of the essential aspects of risk-adjusted financial sector investment. Therefore, many optimization techniques have been established to maximize the return on risk. This paper presents a novel framework named the risk-budgeted portfolio selection (RBPS) model, which allocates the total risk of a portfolio across different securities by incorporating risk budgeting (RB) levels to ensure the portfolio's risk is diversified while maximizing the Sharpe ratio. To address the proposed RBPS model, an invasive weed optimization (IWO) algorithm-based solution method is suggested, and risk budgeting constraints are accommodated using resilient and flexible repairing procedures. Experiments have been performed using two newly created datasets from the Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange from India. The percentage improvement of the maximum Sharpe ratio obtained by IWO is up to 1.95 % at RB% = 12.5 among its peer's algorithms. Moreover, the experiments have been extended to global benchmark datasets to evaluate the proposed approach. Finally, statistical analysis is conducted to test the significance of improvement in the RBPS model.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"135 ","pages":"Pages 273-317"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145923681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.053
Muhammad Riaz , Nabiah Mazher , Asia Tahir , Muhammad Aslam , Dragan Pamucar , Vladimir Simic
This paper presents the novel concept of bipolar fuzzy credibility numbers (BFCNs) which is a robust extension of bipolar fuzzy numbers (BFNs). The BFCNs integrate credibility measures to effectively manage bipolarity and vagueness. A new multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) technique is proposed which determine objective weights by evaluating the relevance of the criteria with “method based on the removal effects of criteria” (MEREC). The modified “evaluation based on distance from average solution” (EDAS)” method is applied to rank the feasible alternatives. Einstein operations are used to construct new AOs namely bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein weighted averaging (BFCEWA) and bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein weighted geometric (BFCEWG) operators. Furthermore, bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein ordered weighted averaging (BFCEOWA) and bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein ordered weighted geometric (BFCEOWG) operators are also developed to prioritize the objects using score function. The MEREC-EDAS approach is proposed for sustainable solution in real-life problems involving bipolarity and vagueness. A real-world case study is conducted to demonstrate the practical application of the MEREC-EDAS approach for evaluating the most effective supply chain management (SCM) strategy in e-commerce.
{"title":"Data-driven sustainable supply chain management with MEREC-EDAS approach using bipolar fuzzy credibility numbers","authors":"Muhammad Riaz , Nabiah Mazher , Asia Tahir , Muhammad Aslam , Dragan Pamucar , Vladimir Simic","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents the novel concept of bipolar fuzzy credibility numbers (BFCNs) which is a robust extension of bipolar fuzzy numbers (BFNs). The BFCNs integrate credibility measures to effectively manage bipolarity and vagueness. A new multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) technique is proposed which determine objective weights by evaluating the relevance of the criteria with “<em>method based on the removal effects of criteria</em>” (MEREC). The modified “<em>evaluation based on distance from average solution</em>” (EDAS)” method is applied to rank the feasible alternatives. Einstein operations are used to construct new AOs namely bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein weighted averaging (BFCEWA) and bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein weighted geometric (BFCEWG) operators. Furthermore, bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein ordered weighted averaging (BFCEOWA) and bipolar fuzzy credibility Einstein ordered weighted geometric (BFCEOWG) operators are also developed to prioritize the objects using score function. The MEREC-EDAS approach is proposed for sustainable solution in real-life problems involving bipolarity and vagueness. A real-world case study is conducted to demonstrate the practical application of the MEREC-EDAS approach for evaluating the most effective supply chain management (SCM) strategy in e-commerce.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"135 ","pages":"Pages 64-83"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145897849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.017
Vijay D. Katkar , Riman Mandal , Utpal Biswas , Munindra Lunagaria , Ghanshyam G. Tejani , Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad
While biometric authentication offers higher security than other methods, the compromise of biometric data generates major privacy concerns. Combining federated learning for distributed privacy protection with non-invertible transformations and deep learning-based feature extraction, this work proposes a novel cancelable biometric architecture. The approach uses pretrained CNNs – MobileNetV3Small and ResNet50V2 – to extract features from intermediate layers and random projection and kernel PCA are used to generate irreversible biometric templates. Secure model training guaranteed by federated learning protects raw biometric data. Using MobileNetV3Small features from layers -7 and -8, experimental results on three benchmark datasets – AMI (ear), ORL (facial), and IITD (iris) – showcase 100% or near-perfect accuracy for KNN classifiers. Using layer -7 features, the SVM on the AMI dataset attained an F1-score of 0.9665 and an accuracy of 97.8%. The proposed transformation pipeline improves accuracy by 9.16% over baseline approaches without proposed method. These findings confirm that federated learning preserves privacy without compromising recognition efficiency and that mid-level CNN features provide improved discrimination. This work proposes a deployable cancelable biometric solution concurrently addressing accuracy, revocability, and distributed security in modern authentication systems.
{"title":"Enhancing biometric authentication privacy and security: A synergistic approach using cancelable biometrics and federated learning","authors":"Vijay D. Katkar , Riman Mandal , Utpal Biswas , Munindra Lunagaria , Ghanshyam G. Tejani , Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While biometric authentication offers higher security than other methods, the compromise of biometric data generates major privacy concerns. Combining federated learning for distributed privacy protection with non-invertible transformations and deep learning-based feature extraction, this work proposes a novel cancelable biometric architecture. The approach uses pretrained CNNs – MobileNetV3Small and ResNet50V2 – to extract features from intermediate layers and random projection and kernel PCA are used to generate irreversible biometric templates. Secure model training guaranteed by federated learning protects raw biometric data. Using MobileNetV3Small features from layers -7 and -8, experimental results on three benchmark datasets – AMI (ear), ORL (facial), and IITD (iris) – showcase 100% or near-perfect accuracy for KNN classifiers. Using layer -7 features, the SVM on the AMI dataset attained an F1-score of 0.9665 and an accuracy of 97.8%. The proposed transformation pipeline improves accuracy by 9.16% over baseline approaches without proposed method. These findings confirm that federated learning preserves privacy without compromising recognition efficiency and that mid-level CNN features provide improved discrimination. This work proposes a deployable cancelable biometric solution concurrently addressing accuracy, revocability, and distributed security in modern authentication systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"135 ","pages":"Pages 36-63"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145897860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study introduces VoxVeritasNet, a high-precision and computationally efficient feature engineering framework for deepfake audio detection. The methodology leverages a nine-level Multi-Level Discrete Wavelet Transform (MDWT) to capture intricate time–frequency artifacts. A key innovation is the quantum-inspired dual-path mapping algorithm, which models parallel signal dependencies and embeds features into a high-dimensional Hilbert space for enhancing geometric separability. To optimize performance, an iterative ensemble selection strategy utilizing Neighborhood Component Analysis (NCA), Chi, and ReliefF is employed alongside Support Vector Machines and k-Nearest Neighbors. The framework was evaluated across three public datasets with varying class distributions, achieving state-of-the-art peak accuracies of 99.96% with db4 and 99.71% with sym8 wavelets. Even using with the computationally efficient sym4 baseline, the model maintained exceptional detection rates above 98.99% and an equal error rate (EER) as low as 0.14%. VoxVeritasNet operates with a processing throughput of 6.45 segments per second on standard CPU hardware with a negligible storage footprint, offering a lightweight and explainable alternative to resource-intensive deep learning architectures.
{"title":"VoxVeritasNet: A new feature engineering model leveraging iterative feature selection for detecting fake or real speech","authors":"Burak Çelik , Burcu Zeybek , Mahmut Burak Karadeniz , Adem Kocyigit , Onur Arsalı , Ebru Efeoglu , Bahattin Türetken","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2026.01.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2026.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study introduces VoxVeritasNet, a high-precision and computationally efficient feature engineering framework for deepfake audio detection. The methodology leverages a nine-level Multi-Level Discrete Wavelet Transform (MDWT) to capture intricate time–frequency artifacts. A key innovation is the quantum-inspired dual-path mapping algorithm, which models parallel signal dependencies and embeds features into a high-dimensional Hilbert space for enhancing geometric separability. To optimize performance, an iterative ensemble selection strategy utilizing Neighborhood Component Analysis (NCA), Chi<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span>, and ReliefF is employed alongside Support Vector Machines and k-Nearest Neighbors. The framework was evaluated across three public datasets with varying class distributions, achieving state-of-the-art peak accuracies of 99.96% with db4 and 99.71% with sym8 wavelets. Even using with the computationally efficient sym4 baseline, the model maintained exceptional detection rates above 98.99% and an equal error rate (EER) as low as 0.14%. VoxVeritasNet operates with a processing throughput of 6.45 segments per second on standard CPU hardware with a negligible storage footprint, offering a lightweight and explainable alternative to resource-intensive deep learning architectures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"136 ","pages":"Pages 89-104"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145975060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.027
Xuan Chen
Facial expression-based emotion recognition technology holds significant application value in fields such as intelligent security and psychological intervention. In particular, for individuals under community correction, automated emotion analysis can assist in psychological assessment and behavioral risk monitoring, thereby enhancing the scientific rigor and real-time effectiveness of interventions. Recent studies have proposed various deep learning-based classification models to improve emotion recognition performance in complex scenarios. However, the performance of psychological emotion recognition models based on facial images is still limited by factors such as the scale of training data and class imbalance. To address these challenges, this study focuses on the task of psychological emotion recognition for community-correction populations and propose a novel Transfer Learning-based deep Focal multiclass Network (TLFNet). Specifically, the TLFNet model incorporates a new multiclass Focal Loss function to optimize its parameters, which enhances the model’s sensitivity to minority-class samples and mitigates the bias introduced by class imbalance. Moreover, under the transfer learning framework, TLFNet adopts ImageNet pre-trained weights to incorporate large-scale visual prior knowledge. Extensive experiments conducted on a real-world emotion recognition dataset demonstrate the effectiveness of each component of the TLFNet model and further validate its superior overall performance in the target task.
{"title":"A transfer learning-based deep focal multiclass network for psychological emotion recognition in community-correction populations","authors":"Xuan Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Facial expression-based emotion recognition technology holds significant application value in fields such as intelligent security and psychological intervention. In particular, for individuals under community correction, automated emotion analysis can assist in psychological assessment and behavioral risk monitoring, thereby enhancing the scientific rigor and real-time effectiveness of interventions. Recent studies have proposed various deep learning-based classification models to improve emotion recognition performance in complex scenarios. However, the performance of psychological emotion recognition models based on facial images is still limited by factors such as the scale of training data and class imbalance. To address these challenges, this study focuses on the task of psychological emotion recognition for community-correction populations and propose a novel Transfer Learning-based deep Focal multiclass Network (TLFNet). Specifically, the TLFNet model incorporates a new multiclass Focal Loss function to optimize its parameters, which enhances the model’s sensitivity to minority-class samples and mitigates the bias introduced by class imbalance. Moreover, under the transfer learning framework, TLFNet adopts ImageNet pre-trained weights to incorporate large-scale visual prior knowledge. Extensive experiments conducted on a real-world emotion recognition dataset demonstrate the effectiveness of each component of the TLFNet model and further validate its superior overall performance in the target task.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"135 ","pages":"Pages 235-242"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145923667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.050
Chao Zhang , Yingyue Hu
The increasing interconnectedness of global financial systems has amplified the risk of cross-regional financial contagion, posing significant challenges to economic stability. Traditional models often struggle to capture the dynamic spatio-temporal dependencies in financial networks, particularly under heterogeneous and sparse data conditions. To address this, we propose a novel framework, Meta-Dynamic Graph Convolutional Network, which integrates meta-learning with dynamic graph convolutional networks for cross-regional financial risk propagation prediction—the first such integration to enhance adaptability in sparse and heterogeneous financial scenarios. Our approach employs dynamic graph convolutional networks to model the evolving financial network’s spatio-temporal dynamics, incorporating graph convolution, temporal attention mechanisms, and dynamic edge updates. Furthermore, meta-learning optimizes model initialization, enhancing generalization across regions with limited data. Experiments on public financial datasets and simulated networks demonstrate that our framework outperforms baselines, achieving a statistically significant (p < 0.05 via t-tests) 25 %–49 % reduction in mean absolute error and root mean square error, and a 20 %–34 % improvement in F1 score. It predicts both regression-based risk values, such as economic recession indices, and classification-based risk categories, such as high or low risk.
{"title":"A meta-learning enhanced dynamic graph convolutional network for cross-region financial risk propagation prediction","authors":"Chao Zhang , Yingyue Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.050","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.050","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing interconnectedness of global financial systems has amplified the risk of cross-regional financial contagion, posing significant challenges to economic stability. Traditional models often struggle to capture the dynamic spatio-temporal dependencies in financial networks, particularly under heterogeneous and sparse data conditions. To address this, we propose a novel framework, Meta-Dynamic Graph Convolutional Network, which integrates meta-learning with dynamic graph convolutional networks for cross-regional financial risk propagation prediction—the first such integration to enhance adaptability in sparse and heterogeneous financial scenarios. Our approach employs dynamic graph convolutional networks to model the evolving financial network’s spatio-temporal dynamics, incorporating graph convolution, temporal attention mechanisms, and dynamic edge updates. Furthermore, meta-learning optimizes model initialization, enhancing generalization across regions with limited data. Experiments on public financial datasets and simulated networks demonstrate that our framework outperforms baselines, achieving a statistically significant (p < 0.05 via t-tests) 25 %–49 % reduction in mean absolute error and root mean square error, and a 20 %–34 % improvement in F1 score. It predicts both regression-based risk values, such as economic recession indices, and classification-based risk categories, such as high or low risk.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"136 ","pages":"Pages 125-139"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145975058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2026.01.001
Stalin Thangamani , Dumitru Baleanu , Supprabha Authimoolam , Majeed Ahmad Yousif , Thabet Abdeljawad , Pshtiwan Othman Mohammed
In this article, we introduce new subclass of univalent functions based on Mittag-Leffler function related to the distribution series within the unit disc . Further the fundamental properties such as growth, distortion, extreme points, convexity, close-to-convexity, starlike and coefficient inequalities have been estimated for the subclass. In addition, we consider an integral means of inequality for the subclass. This work bridges the gap between fractional integral operators and Poisson distribution series by incorporating both into a new subclass of univalent functions. This integrative approach provides the valuable insights into the applications of geometric function theory in signal and image processing.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.057
Tao Deng, Kegang Li, Chengliang Zhang, Xiaoqiang Zhang
As rainfall-induced landslide hazards increase, accurately predicting slope stability becomes essential. This study combines FLAC3D numerical simulations with unsaturated seepage theory to develop a GA-LSTM-MC model for predicting slope displacement, safety factors, and failure probability. K-fold cross-validation was used to enhance model robustness, especially in cases with small sample sizes. The results show that low-intensity, short-duration rainfall (e.g., ≤50 mm) maintains relatively stable safety factors, with small displacements and low failure probabilities. In contrast, heavy or prolonged rainfall (≥100 mm) significantly reduces safety factors, causing a large increase in displacement and a rapid rise in failure probability. Particularly, when rainfall exceeds 150 mm, safety factors drop to critical levels, displacements exceed 50 cm, and failure probability approaches 100 %. The GA-LSTM-MC model performs well under moderate to high-intensity rainfall conditions, accurately predicting dynamic changes in slope displacement and safety factors. Combined with a graphical user interface (GUI), the system allows real-time input and analysis of rainfall parameters, providing an efficient tool for slope risk assessment and early warning. However, under extreme rainfall conditions, displacement predictions show some bias, especially near failure. Future improvements could include optimizing the GUI interface, incorporating field data validation, and considering multi-factor interactions to further enhance the system's practicality and accuracy.
{"title":"Study on unsaturated rainfall-induced slope stability and failure probability based on GA-LSTM-MC","authors":"Tao Deng, Kegang Li, Chengliang Zhang, Xiaoqiang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As rainfall-induced landslide hazards increase, accurately predicting slope stability becomes essential. This study combines FLAC3D numerical simulations with unsaturated seepage theory to develop a GA-LSTM-MC model for predicting slope displacement, safety factors, and failure probability. K-fold cross-validation was used to enhance model robustness, especially in cases with small sample sizes. The results show that low-intensity, short-duration rainfall (e.g., ≤50 mm) maintains relatively stable safety factors, with small displacements and low failure probabilities. In contrast, heavy or prolonged rainfall (≥100 mm) significantly reduces safety factors, causing a large increase in displacement and a rapid rise in failure probability. Particularly, when rainfall exceeds 150 mm, safety factors drop to critical levels, displacements exceed 50 cm, and failure probability approaches 100 %. The GA-LSTM-MC model performs well under moderate to high-intensity rainfall conditions, accurately predicting dynamic changes in slope displacement and safety factors. Combined with a graphical user interface (GUI), the system allows real-time input and analysis of rainfall parameters, providing an efficient tool for slope risk assessment and early warning. However, under extreme rainfall conditions, displacement predictions show some bias, especially near failure. Future improvements could include optimizing the GUI interface, incorporating field data validation, and considering multi-factor interactions to further enhance the system's practicality and accuracy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7484,"journal":{"name":"alexandria engineering journal","volume":"135 ","pages":"Pages 353-370"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145923608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.12.054
Qian Bai , Zheng Li , Jiachao Dong , Wen Zhao , Cheng Cheng , Pengjiao Jia
The existing pipe curtain support systems can effectively control the settlement caused by the construction, but there are problems such as high precision requirements for pipe jacking, complicated connection between pipes and high self-weight, which increase the construction difficulty and period. A novel pipe curtain support system was proposed in this paper, which mainly consisted of the cutting steel pipe, connecting steel plate and section steel (named CSP-SS method). First, the construction steps and applicability of this support system were described in detail. Then, four experiments were conducted to examine the failure mode of this support system and the impacts of stiffening ribs, connecting steel plate thickness, and steel pipe cutting height on the bearing performance. Subsequently, the calculation models of the ultimate capacity and bending stiffness of the pipe curtain were established. Finally, the application process of the calculation model in actual engineering was given. Experimental and theoretical analysis demonstrated that installing stiffening ribs increased the ultimate capacity by 5.88 %, while reducing the pipe cutting height significantly enhanced the flexural stiffness by 38.37 %; in contrast, the thickness of the connecting steel plate had a marginal influence (stiffness reduction less than 7 %). The proposed calculation models for ultimate capacity and flexural stiffness showed good agreement with test results, with average errors of 8.34 % and 9.2 %, respectively, and the theoretical predictions were generally conservative, which is conducive to the safety design of the project.
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