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DOI: 10.32604/cmes.2024.052505

ARTICLE

Artificial Intelligence Prediction of One-Part Geopolymer Compressive Strength for Sustainable Concrete

Mohamed Abdel-Mongy¹, Mudassir Iqbal², M. Farag³, Ahmed. M. Yosri¹,*, Fahad Alsharari¹ and Saif Eldeen A. S. Yousef⁴

1 Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72388, Saudi Arabia
2 Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, 54890, Pakistan
3 Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
4 Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Aswan University, Aswan, 81528, Egypt
Corresponding Author: Ahmed. M. Yosri. Email: amyosri@ju.edu.sa
Received: 03 April 2024; Accepted: 12 June 2024; Published: 20 August 2024

Abstract: Alkali-activated materials/geopolymer (AAMs), due to their low carbon emission content, have been the focus of recent studies on ecological concrete. In terms of performance, fly ash and slag are preferred materials for precursors for developing a one-part geopolymer. However, determining the optimum content of the input parameters to obtain adequate performance is quite challenging and scarcely reported. Therefore, in this study, machine learning methods such as artificial neural networks (ANN) and gene expression programming (GEP) models were developed using MATLAB and GeneXprotools, respectively, for the prediction of compressive strength under variable input materials and content for fly ash and slag-based one-part geopolymer. The database for this study contains 171 points extracted from literature with input parameters: fly ash concentration, slag content, calcium hydroxide content, sodium oxide dose, water binder ratio, and curing temperature. The performance of the two models was evaluated under various statistical indices, namely correlation coefficient (R), mean absolute error (MAE), and root mean square error (RMSE). In terms of the strength prediction efficacy of a one-part geopolymer, ANN outperformed GEP. Sensitivity and parametric analysis were also performed to identify the significant contributor to strength. According to a sensitivity analysis, the activator and slag contents had the most effects on the compressive strength at 28 days. The water binder ratio was shown to be directly connected to activator percentage, slag percentage, and calcium hydroxide percentage and inversely related to compressive strength at 28 days and curing temperature.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence techniques; one-part geopolymer; artificial neural network; gene expression modelling; sustainable construction; polymers

1  Introduction

Low carbon-based geopolymers (GP) are plentiful in both strength and durability. When enough alkaline activator is added (either as an aqueous solution or as a solid powder or grain), the aluminosilicate material will polymerize to create chemically bound inorganic polymers [1]). These inorganic polymers share several chemical characteristics with zeolites found in nature, whereas geopolymer gels are naturally amorphous [2,3]. The primary components of the aluminosilicate precursor are waste products from various industrial and agricultural processes, which reduce the need for non-renewable resources and offer a beneficial method of waste utilization. Compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), geopolymers have much lower carbon emissions and energy requirements while having outstanding working and durability characteristics. A well-formulated geopolymer mix can reduce carbon emissions and energy usage by up to 80% and 60%, respectively [4,5].

The chemical makeup and reaction of the source materials significantly impact the final products’ characteristics and the geopolymer’s eco-performance. As an illustration, the final product in the case of calcium-rich precursors (such as Class C fly ash (CFA) and Blast furnace slag (BFS) is calcium aluminate gel (C-S-H), which provides relatively high strength but low durability in comparison to sodium alumino-silicate gel (N-A-S-H), which is obtained through geo-polymerization of silica and alumina-rich precursors (such as class F fly ash, lithium slag) [6–8]. Furthermore, the geo-polymerization reaction is frequently triggered by heat since precursors rich in silica and alumina are not very reactive. Therefore, to induce hardening at room temperature, they are commonly utilized in conjunction with highly reactive calcium-rich precursors [9]. Geopolymers can be divided into two groups based on the kind of alkali: Conventional geopolymer and one-part geopolymer. Both types of geopolymer have similar source materials and mechanical properties. The one-part geopolymer is more environmentally friendly and practically feasible because it uses a powdered activator rather than the highly corrosive alkaline solution used in conventional geopolymer [10,11]. However, it cannot be easy to acquire desirable qualities and ecological benefits due to the diversity and varied composition of the source materials. According to published studies, the type and content of source materials, additives, water binder ratio, curing temperature and time, and curing temperature and period are the essential characteristics that determine the properties and environmental performance of geopolymer [12].

Researchers are increasingly relying on predictive models to estimate the strength and other characteristics of cement-based composites since they reduce resource waste, experiment repetition, and time consumption [13,14]. By examining and forecasting several facets of the material, machine learning can help assess how well concrete can be designed. Based on their composition, curing conditions, and other pertinent variables, machine learning algorithms can be trained on historical data to predict concrete’s compressive strength, durability, and other performance characteristics. Relationships between various parameters can be found using regression models, which aid in mixture design optimization for desired qualities. The prediction of strength and other properties of cement-based materials has previously been made using a variety of machine learning (ML) approaches, including decision trees (DT), AdaBoost, support vector machines (SVM), gene expression programming (GEP), random forests (RF), and artificial neural networks (ANN) [15–17]. In forecasting the strength characteristics and other parameters of cement-based composites, these models have shown good performance [18]. However, only a tiny amount of research has been done on geopolymer strength prediction using machine learning algorithms [19–23].

GEP was used by Ali Khan et al. [24] to forecast the compressive strength of geopolymer concrete. The algorithm was said to have predicted the behavior of geopolymer concrete accurately. Similar findings relating to the GEP algorithm’s effective modeling capabilities for geopolymer concrete were also reported in other studies [25,26]. To calculate the mechanical strength of geopolymer concrete using bottom ash and fly ash, Aneja et al. [22] used an ANN-based model. According to the report, the compressive strength of the geopolymer was successfully predicted by the ANN model. Several other researchers have used the AAN technique to forecast compressive strength using other input variables and datasets, and they saw encouraging results [27,28]. However, all of this earlier research used conventional geopolymer, and there is no information in the literature about the application of ANN and GEP to forecast the strength of one-part geopolymer. Moreover, the one-part geopolymer’s reaction mechanism and behavior are significantly different from conventional geopolymer [29]; the machine learning models developed for conventional geopolymer cannot be applied to one-part geopolymer. Therefore, it is necessary to build a machine learning model for strength prediction and mix proportioning of one-part geopolymer. In this study, GEP and ANN are utilized to predict the compressive strength of a one-part geopolymer. Additional parametric and sensitivity analysis is performed to identify the most significant parameters and their respective impact.

2  Research Methodology

This article encompasses machine learning models for predicting the compressive strength of one-part geopolymer concrete. The data was obtained from the published literature presented in Section 2.1. The key parameters influencing the compressive strength of one-part geopolymer were identified. The models (ANN and GEP) were trained several times to obtain their best hyperparameters for the specific problem (Step 1). Based on hyperparameter tuning, the input data was trained (Step 2). The validation data were also used to verify the reliability of the model. The discussion of Steps 1 and 2 is provided in Sections 2.2 and 2.3. After the training, the performance of the models was evaluated using correlation and error indices (Step 3, Section 3.1). Finally, the sensitivity and parametric analysis were obtained based on the trained model to see the influence of each input parameter (Step 4, Section 3.2). The methodology flow chart is given in Fig. 1.

Figure 1: Flow diagram of the methodology of this study

2.1 Database Description

The database is made up of 28 days of compressive strength results (28-d) for several geopolymer mixtures that were gathered from the previously published research articles which studied the properties of one-part geopolymer cement [30–35] and some studies which analyzed the microstructure and properties of one-part geopolymer concrete [35–41], in addition to published articles which discussed the effects of admixtures on mix design of one-part geopolymer concrete [42–48]. The collection includes 171 records for one-part GP compressive strength results. The input variables selected for this experiment include fly ash concentration (% by weight), slag content (% by weight), calcium hydroxide content (% by weight), sodium oxide dose (% by weight), water binder ratio, and curing temperature (°C). The input variables were selected on the basis of data preprocessing in the form of Pearson’s correlation analysis, which showed the importance of the given attributes. The distribution of the input variables significantly impacts the model’s capacity to generalize. Frequency histograms were generated for each variable in the chosen database of one-part geopolymer, as shown in Fig. 2. The histograms show the magnitude of the respective input variable (in terms of bin range) on the x-axis, whereas the frequency of each bin range is shown on the y-axis. The distribution of the data shows even distribution for the fly ash concentration, slag content, and w/b ratio. The other parameters are a little skewed, which is also evident from the statistics in Table 1. However, the statistics of the variation in the data are within the allowable limits, as explained below.

Figure 2: Histogram of input and output variables (a) Fly ash concentration (%) (b) Slag content (%) (c) Na2O (%) (d) w/b ratio (e) Curing temperature (°C) (f) Compressive strength (MPa)

The determined statistical properties of the database are displayed in Table 1. The highest, lowest, and average input and output values show that the database has a variety of data, suggesting that the developed model will be applicable in a wide range of situations. Each input parameter’s standard deviation was also determined. In contrast, the standard deviation of Ca(OH)2, Na2O dose, and w/b ratio is minor, showing that most data points are near average. The Mode values for the given inputs show that 50%, 0%, 0%, 4%, 0.4 and 25°C most frequently appeared in the data for fly ash concentration, slag content, calcium hydroxide content, sodium oxide dose, water binder ratio, and curing temperature, respectively. The standard deviation of FA, BFS, curing temperature, and 28-d compressive strength is substantial, indicating that data points are widely spread. The dataset’s shape was evaluated using the skewness and kurtosis measures. Kurtosis in the −10 to +10 range has been previously reported to indicate that the data is well-shaped for the probability distribution [49]. All of the database’s input and output variables have kurtosis values that fall within the previously specified range. While kurtosis for FA, BFS, w/b ratio, and 28-d compressive strength is negative, it indicates that the tail of the data is on the left side of the distribution curve for these variables. Conversely, kurtosis for Ca(OH)2, Na2O dosage, and curing temperature is favorable, suggesting that the tail of the data is on the right side of the distribution curve for these variables.

2.2 GEP-Based Prediction Modeling

Ferreira suggested the GEP model, which combines the fixed-length simple linear chromosomes of genetic algorithms and the parse trees system of gene programming [50]. Function set, terminal set, control parameters, fitness functions, and terminal conditions are the prerequisites for using GEP. Fig. 3 displays the stages involved in GEP analysis. The first step is to give each input a set of chromosomes with a specified length. These chromosomes are expressed in expression trees in the subsequent step, and the fitness of each expression tree is assessed. Following the application of the reproduction process (crossover, replication, and genetic mutation), the most suitable individuals are selected. Until the ideal answer is found, this iteration process is continued. The GEP model’s applicability for issues like mix design optimization, among others, is a result of its capacity to create straightforward mathematical equations to predict desired results based on input parameters.

Figure 3: Schematic layout of GEP model [22]

The software GeneXproTools Version 5 was used to carry out the GEP modeling process [51]. The modeling environment was first given a 171-point dataset with variables identified as both inputs and goal variables. The data was split into a 70% training set and a 30% validation set using random partitioning. Many parameter values were systematically adjusted in order to create a high-performance model. The root-mean-square error (RMSE) was selected as the fitness function, allowing for the modification of factors like head size, chromosome count, and gene number. Genetic parameters, such as recombination operators, RIS transposition, IS transposition, and mutation likelihood, were established based on hyperparameter tuning (Table 2). The addition was defined as the linking function between expression trees (ETs), and addition, subtraction, division, square root, and squared multiplication were the linking functions inside ETs. Iterative refining of the model was carried out until it attained optimal fitness, at which point further improvements in correlations and error indices were insignificant. To avoid overfitting, the validation data’s performance was continuously assessed. The modeling procedure came to an end when optimal performance was attained.

Table 2 lists the genetic operators and input setting parameters that were chosen in accordance with previously released information for comparable analysis.

2.3 ANN-Based Prediction Modeling

One of the most extensively used approaches for data mining and machine learning is the artificial neural network (ANN), a technology based on the biological neural network of the human brain [52]. In contrast to typical computational models, ANN models can learn from the database the underlying complicated nonlinear relationship between the dependent and independent variables. They also do not need specified limitations or assumptions. The ANN model is adequate for situations requiring massive datasets due to its parallel processing capability. The nodes in an ANN model are arranged in three different layers: An input layer, an output layer, and hidden layers. Multi-layered networks typically offer greater accuracy than single-layered networks. The best-concealed layer is found using the trial-and-error method. The three main layers of an artificial neural network (ANN) are input, hidden, and output. Here, the input attributes were introduced into the ANN network in array form in MATLAB. The input layer supported six distinct input parameters. The inputs were partitioned into 70% training and 30% validation data. Trial-based hyperparameter tweaking was used to determine the ideal setup, which included 10 hidden neurons in a single hidden layer. Due to its quick convergence and excellent accuracy properties, the Levenberg-Marquardt backpropagation technique was utilized for the training dataset. Table 2 lists the hyperparameters for the ANN model.

2.4 Validation Method

In order to verify the effectiveness of the models, a variety of validation procedures were used in this study, including correlation (R), relative root mean square error (RRMSE), root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and relative squared error (RSE). The values of these statistical indices are calculated using Eqs. (1) to (5). In the given equations, ai is the experimental result of the ith output and ai¯ is the mean of experimental results, bi is the predicted result of the ith output, bi¯ is the mean of predicted results, and n is the total no. of data points.

These statistical criteria have also been employed in earlier research to evaluate the precision of AI models [53,54]. A more accurate model frequently has lower RMSE and MAE values. On the other hand, a model is considered to be more precise when the R-value is close to 1. A value of R-value greater than 0.8 denotes a significant correlation between expected and experimental results [55]. R-value assesses the linear dependency between independent and dependent variables.

RMSE=∑i=1n(ai−bi)2n(1)

RRMSE=1|x¯|∑i=1n(ai−bi)2n(2)

RSE=∑i=1n(ai−bi)2∑i=1n(bi¯−bi)2(3)

MAE=∑i=1n|ai−bi|n(4)

R=∑i=1n(ai−ai¯)(bi−bi¯)∑i=1n(ai−ai¯)2∑i=1n(bi−bi¯)2(5)

3  Results and Discussion

3.1 Performance Evaluation of Various Models

Key statistical indices, such as R, RMSE, RRMSE, RSE, and MAE, have all been used to assess the efficacy of the generated models thoroughly. Table 3 displays the equivalent values for these indices for the GEP and ANN models on the training and validation datasets. For the GEP model, the training and validation datasets have correlation coefficients (R) of 0.82 and 0.81, respectively. This suggests that there is a fair correlation between the input and output variables [56]. On the other hand, with values of 0.96 and 0.90 for the training and validation datasets, respectively, the ANN model shows noticeably higher correlation coefficients. These high R-values indicate a strong correlation between the input and output variables, highlighting the ANN model’s more extraordinary predictive ability over the GEP model.

Upon examining the validation dataset, the GEP model produces values for RMSE, RRMSE, RSE, and MAE that are, respectively, 14.95, 0.32, 0.35, and 11.21. By contrast, the ANN model yields far lower values—that is, 8.93 for RMSE, 0.25 for RRMSE, 0.18 for RSE, and 5.85 for MAE—for these error metrics. This discrepancy in error indices highlights the ANN model’s improved predictive performance even more, especially in its capacity to generate precise forecasts for data that has never been observed before.

To put it briefly, the analysis of these statistical indices highlights the advantages of the ANN model over the GEP model, emphasizing the latter’s inability to forecast outcomes on the validation dataset with the former’s superior accuracy and dependability.

Fig. 4 presents the overall evaluation of the complete database and shows the absolute errors of the predictions made by the GEP and ANN models in addition to the outcomes of experimental trials. This figure comprehensively represents the absolute errors in both models. Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the absolute errors for the GEP and ANN models both lie within a reasonable range, suggesting that they are generally capable of making correct predictions for the provided data. For both the GEP and ANN models, the average absolute error—a critical performance indicator—is 10.52 and 6.07 MPa, respectively. This significant variation in average absolute error validates the ANN model’s higher prediction accuracy than the GEP model. Since the difference between the values of R and error indices for the training and validation data is more significant in the case of the ANN model, it can be argued that the ANN model is slightly more overfitted than the GEP model.

Figure 4: Absolute error representation of (a) GEP and (b) ANN model

Moreover, it is significant that both models show similar absolute maximum errors, even though the ANN forecasts have a noticeably lower incidence rate of maximum errors. This implies that, in spite of the ANN model’s generally improved performance, the GEP model occasionally achieves equivalent accuracy levels, especially when it comes to absolute maximum errors. The examination of average and maximum absolute errors, along with the display of the whole database in Fig. 2, supports the conclusion that the ANN model performs better than the GEP model in terms of prediction accuracy. It is important to note, nevertheless, that both models exhibit respectable accuracy within a reasonable range, with the GEP model occasionally outperforming the others in terms of absolute maximum errors.

Fig. 5 displays the 28-d compressive strength values such that experimental values are plotted on the x-axis and the predicted values on the y-axis. The observation is coupled with an ideal fit and a linear fit of ANN and GEP models. The proximity of the regression line to the perfect fit line and the proximity of the slope to unity are two indicators of models shown in this figure [53]. Fig. 5 shows that the regression line for the 28-d compressive strength result is very close to the perfect fit line, demonstrating that the ANN model accurately captured the effect of all input parameters. As can be observed, the GEP model’s projected compressive strength findings are significantly less accurate than those of the ANN model.

Figure 5: Performance comparison of (a) GEP model (b) ANN model

3.2 Sensitivity Analysis

For sensitivity analysis, a simulated database was created in the form of a separate matrix such that the first variable was changed in equal intervals between its extremes, and the remaining values were maintained at their average values; then, the second parameter was altered while keeping first, third, fourth, fifth and sixth parameter constant at their average values, and so on. The average values of input variables were taken as constant for the parametric study already revealed in Table 1. The database created was tested on the basis of a trained model to predict the target variables. The ANN model was used for sensitivity and parametric evaluation owing to its substantial accuracy performance compared to the GEP model. The results obtained for each input parameter were used to calculate the sensitivity of the parameter. For instance, 20 equal intervals were used for the first parameter, fly ash concentration, and the values of compressive strength obtained were used to find the range (maximum-minimum). Similar calculations were made for all the six variables. The range for each parameter was divided by the sum of all ranges to obtain the sensitivity of the variable in terms of percentages. Numerous academics have previously employed this technique to undertake sensitivity analysis [57,58]. Using the sensitivity analysis method described above, the impact of each input parameter on the 28-d strength forecasting of one-part geopolymer was assessed for this study.

The contribution of each parameter to the anticipated 28-d strength of one part geopolymer is shown in Fig. 6. The dosage of sodium oxide (Na2O) has the most significant influence (38.73%) on the prediction of the 28-d strength of the one-part geopolymer. This outcome is consistent with earlier research on conventional geopolymers and other experimental studies using analogous materials. It has been previously stated that the amount of alkaline activator directly correlates to the dissolution of precursors [59]. As a result, it makes sense that sodium oxide contributes the most to the 28-d strength of one part geopolymer. Slag content makes the second largest (31.47%) contribution to predicting 28-d strength, following the Na2O concentration. One-part geopolymer’s compressive strength is significantly impacted by the production of additional reaction products (calcium silicate hydrate gel and calcium alumino-silicate hydrate gel) in geopolymer systems as a result of the inclusion of slag [60,61]. Fly ash and curing temperature both make a sizable 17.27% and 9.02% contribution, respectively, to the prediction of compressive strength. However, there is virtually little correlation between compressive strength prediction and w/b ratio. Although water does not participate in the geopolymerization reaction, like the hydration reaction, dependence is still reasonable. The dataset employed in this study (owing to the comparatively modest range of variation) may, however, be to blame for the extraordinarily low reliance.

Figure 6: Sensitivity analysis of 28-d compressive strength on the basis of ANN model

3.3 Parametric Analysis

Several tests must be conducted to ensure that models developed using AI are trustworthy and effective across a wide range of data combinations. Not all times do the best results for an output parameter imply that the model correctly predicted the behavior. Previous studies have recommended parametric and sensitivity analysis to better understand the relationship between input parameters and their contribution to final output prediction [16,56]. For the parametric study, the procedure described in Section 3.2 was followed. The variation of compressive strength with changing parameters is then plotted to get the parametric evaluation.

According to Al-Majidi et al. [62], the addition of slag to fly ash-based GP resulted in improved strength because of improved pore structure and extra reaction products (C-A-S-H and C-S-H gel), which is evident here as well (Fig. 7a). As shown in Fig. 7b, the compressive strength improves as the slag content increases. With the dosage of calcium hydroxide content being increased, a modest rise in compressive strength can be seen in Fig. 7c. This is also somewhat understandable because an increase in calcium hydroxide concentration raises the system’s alkalinity, which in turn encourages the dissolution of aluminum silicates [63]. As can be seen in Fig. 7d, the compressive strength improved with an increase in activator dosage. The amount of alkaline activator has a direct impact on the dissolution of the aluminosilicate precursor, which is the initial stage in the polymerization reaction. Higher activator concentrations result in more significant dissolution and, as a result, greater strength because of improved geopolymerization [64].

Figure 7: Parametric analysis on the basis of ANN model (a) With fly ash (b) With slag (c) with Ca(OH2) (d) With Na2O (e) For w/b ratios (f) For variable curing temperature

When it comes to the water binder ratio, a slight decrease in compressive strength can be observed with an increase (Fig. 7e). Similar patterns have also been seen in a number of experimental research [65,66]. Geopolymerization requires water for the dissolution, polycondensation, and hardening phases. According to additional research, fly ash-based geopolymers lose strength when the w/b ratio rises [67]. An interesting finding is the inverse relationship between the 28-d compressive strength and the rise in curing temperature for one-part fly ash-slag geopolymers (Fig. 7f). The initial step of geopolymerization, the dissolution of alumino-silicate compounds, is known to be triggered and accelerated by heat [64]. However, water is released during the polycondensation process, which creates aluminosilicate gel. This water becomes entrapped in the crevices of the geopolymer gel that has become hard [68]. Heat curing might hasten the dissolving reaction and cause this water to evaporate from the spaces, which would gradually increase the apparent porosity. As porosity rises, cementitious compounds lose strength [69]. The observed decrease in 28-d compressive strength with an increase in curing temperature may be due to the increase in porosity during high-temperature curing.

This implies that the established model is accurate and dependable for predicting the compressive strength of one-part GP in the context of past experimental experiments. The parametric and sensitivity analysis results are compatible with the findings of the preceding experimental investigations, indicating that the model has been successfully trained to reflect the behavior of a one-part geopolymer.

4  Conclusion

Because of their low carbon emission content, Alkali Activated Materials (AAMs) or geopolymers have been the focus of recent studies on ecological concrete. In addition to their outstanding environmental qualities, AAMs outperform regular Portland cement-based concrete in terms of strength and longevity. However, elements, including the kind, concentration, and characteristics of raw materials, significantly impact how well AAMs perform. Because of their superior performance, fly ash and slag are the favored precursors for creating one-part geopolymers. Notwithstanding the benefits, finding the ideal combination of input parameters to achieve acceptable performance is complex and rarely documented. As a result, this study uses machine learning techniques, especially Gene Expression Programming (GEP) models and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). These models, which were created with MATLAB and GeneXprotools, respectively, are meant to forecast compressive strength for fly ash and slag-based one-part geopolymers under different input material and content conditions. The following conclusions were made from this study:

•   The performance of the developed ANN and GEP models was evaluated using a variety of statistical indices, i.e., R, MAE, RMSE, RSE, and RRMSE. The values of R (correlation) obtained from the ANN and GEP models were more significant than 0.8, suggesting a reliable agreement between experimental and predicted results.

•   With R-values of 0.96 and 0.90 for the training and validation datasets, respectively, the ANN model performed better than the GEP model in predicting the strength of a one-part geopolymer. Additional parameters such as MAE, RMSE, RRMSE, and RSE further validated the higher performance of the ANN model. These values were obtained as 5.85, 8.93, 0.25, and 0.18 MPa, respectively.

•   Sensitivity analysis revealed that activator content and slag content are the most influential parameters showing the contribution (38.73 and 32.47, respectively) towards the prediction of 28-d compressive strength. The parametric analysis revealed that activator content, slag, and calcium hydroxide content followed a direct relation, while water binder ratio and curing temperature followed an inverse relation with 28-d compressive strength. The study reveals that the percentage of fly ash from 55% to 85% and slag from 15% to 50% are optimum values depending on the strength requirement.

The current study was based on the data obtained from the literature. To provide more practical and reliable recommendations on optimizing constituents of geopolymer concrete, control laboratory experiments with uniform testing conditions shall be conducted in the future. Moreover, advanced machine learning techniques, including metaheuristic algorithms, shall be used to develop more accurate models.

Acknowledgement: The authors extend their appreciation to the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Jouf University for funding this work under grant No. (DGSSR-2023-02-02385).

Funding Statement: This work was funded by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Jouf University under grant No. (DGSSR-2023-02-02385).

Author Contributions: Conceptualization, Mudassir Iqbal and Ahmed. M. Yosri; Methodology and Software, Mudassir Iqbal, Ahmed. M. Yosri, Mohamed Abdel-Mongy and M. Farag; Formal Analysis and Investigation, Mohamed Abdel-Mongy, M. Farag, Saif Eldeen, Mudassir Iqbal and Fahad Alsharari; Data Curation and Writing—Original Draft Preparation, Mudassir Iqbal, Saif Eldeen and Fahad Alsharari; Writing—Review and Editing, All authors. All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.

Availability of Data and Materials: The data sets generated and analyzed in the current study are available by the authors upon reasonable request.

Ethics Approval: The study is not included human or animal subject .

Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to report regarding the present study.

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