Browsing by Author "Fahem, Noureddine"

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A new methodology to predict the sequence of GFRP layers using machine learning and JAYA algorithm
(Elsevier, 2023) Fahem, Noureddine; Belaidi, Idir; Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Capozucca, Roberto; Thanh, Cuong Le; Khatir, Samir; Abdel Wahab, Magd M.
In this paper, the best stacking sequence using experimental tests of GFRP composites is investigated. The main objective of this work is to determine the main specification of GFRP composite material, which is represented by its physics-mechanical properties, weight, and cost, before performing a series of experimental tests based on various stacking sequences. Our methodology is divided into three stages. The first stage is characterized by extracting the bending data from mechanical tests of some GFRP composites. In the second stage, the validated numerical model is used to simulate numerous cases of stacking sequences. In the last stage, the extracted data is used to determine the parameters for different stacking sequences using an inverse technique based on ANN and JAYA algorithm. The results provide a good prediction of parameters as well as a good orientation to make decisions on the best GFRP stacking sequence to be used, according to the required specifications of the manufacturer.
Optimal Prediction for Patch Design Using YUKI-RANDOM-FOREST in a Cracked Pipeline Repaired with CFRP
(Springer Nature, 2024) Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Capozucca, Roberto; Khatir, Samir; Fahem, Noureddine; Benaissa, Brahim; Cuong-Le, Thanh
This paper presents the effectiveness of a hybrid YUKI-RANDOM-FOREST, Particle Swarm Optimization-YUKI (PSO-YUKI), and balancing composite motion optimization algorithm (BCMO) based on artificial neural networks (ANN) for the best prediction of patch design considering the maximum principal stress. The study compares the maximum principal stress in a damaged pipe under different composite patch designs. Robust models have been developed and utilized in various applications. The research investigates the influence of cracks on the mechanical characteristics of API X70 steel in a test pipe under critical pressure. The numerical model employs the extended finite element method (XFEM) to simulate notches. Extending the optimization technique, the study examines the effect of crack presence in a pipeline section under internal pressure without and with composite repairs on the maximum principal stress. The sensitivity of stress is analyzed with respect to the design parameters of the composite patch. Finally, YUKI-RANDOM-FOREST, NN-PSO-YUKI, and NN-BCMO, with different parameters and hidden layer sizes are employed to predict the maximum principal stress under different composite patch designs, and yielding minimal error. Once the database was built, our model was prepared to predict various situations at the composite patch level. Compared to other methods, the obtained results with hybrid YUKI-RANDOM-FOREST are effective. The investigation technique is relevant to real-world engineering applications, structural safety control, and design processes.
The Optimal Values of Hashin Damage Parameters Predict Using Inverse Problem in a CFRP Composite Material
(Springer, 2024) Fahem, Noureddine; Belaidi, Idir; Aribi, Chouaib; Zara, Abdeldjebar; Khatir, Tawfiq; Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Capozucca, Roberto
The ever-increasing demand for advanced composite materials in industries like aerospace and automotive has spurred the drive to address their inherent weaknesses. This pursuit is facilitated by the availability of numerical simulations and artificial intelligence, offering a cost-effective means to comprehensively study various phenomena without excessive reliance on experimentation. While existing models in the scientific realm provide a foundation for composite material modeling, achieving results closely aligned with experimental data is often challenging due to the variation of the parameters and conditions. This present study introduces an innovative approach aimed at optimizing composite material performance and minimizing discrepancies between experimental and numerical outcomes. This approach leverages sophisticated optimization algorithms to fine-tune the Hashin damage parameters, resulting in a highly accurate model. Furthermore, the incorporation of an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) via an inverse problem based on Jaya’s algorithm solving strategy facilitates the prediction of optimal parameters, ensuring a significant reduction in error. This novel methodology presents a promising avenue for elevating the efficiency and reliability of CFRP composite materials in practical applications.
Performance des composites stratifiés : caractérisation, simulation numérique et optimisation basées sur une approche hybride
(Université M'Hamed Bougara Boumerdès : Faculté de Technologie, 2025) Fahem, Noureddine; Belaidi, Idir(Directeur de thèse)
Ce travail de thèse explore le comportement des matériaux composites renforcés par des fibres de verre et de carbone, en utilisant différentes architectures de stratification. L'objectif est de développer une compréhension approfondie des phénomènes complexes qui régissent leur comportement, en combinant des méthodes expérimentales et numériques. Des modèles numériques par éléments finis (2D et 3D), intégrant des critères de dommage, ont été utilisés pour étudier l'influence de divers paramètres géométriques, matériaux et d'endommagement, tels que la séquence d'empilement des couches, l'hybridation, les propriétés mécaniques des matériaux sur la réponse mécanique globale du composite. Ces modèles numériques sont développés en utilisant le logiciel Abaqus, un outil d'éléments finis commercial bien connu. Pour améliorer la précision des prédictions, l'intelligence artificielle, et plus précisément les réseaux neuronaux artificiels (RNA), est mise en œuvre en combinaison avec des techniques d'optimisation métaheuristique (PSO, JAYA, JAYA A). Ces modèles RNA prédit la force maximale, le module d'élasticité et l'empilement optimal des couches, en utilisant diverses entrées telles que la longueur des fissures, les contraintes et les déplacements. L'étude vise à évaluer la précision de ces techniques d'apprentissage automatique dans la prédiction du comportement des matériaux composites
Prediction of resisting force and tensile load reduction in GFRP composite materials using Artificial Neural Network-Enhanced Jaya Algorithm
(Elsevier, 2023) Fahem, Noureddine; Belaidi, Idir; Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Noori, Mohammad; Khatir, Samir; Magd, Abdel Wahab
This work presents an experimental and a numerical studies on the effect of the phenomenon of porosity on the mechanical properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP). In a first part, material elaboration, as well as its characterization using a three-point bending test to extract the basic mechanical properties of the material, is considered. In a second part, a finite element model is created to simulate the problem of air bubbles broadly. Several cases of different shapes and sizes are simulated. The results show a significant effect on the reduction of load in both tensile and bending cases as the size of the bubbles increases. Furthermore, the second part includes the application of the Artificial Neural Network-Enhanced Jaya Algorithm (ANN-E JAYA) to predict the reduction of the tensile load as a function of different crack lengths obtained from an Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) model. Next, to verify the accuracy of provided application, a comparison is made with two other applications such as Artificial Neural Network-Jaya Algorithm (ANN-JAYA) and Artificial Neural Network-Particle Swarm Optimization (ANN-PSO). The results of the three algorithms show good convergence, with a slight increase in accuracy for ANN-E JAYA. MATLAB code and data used in this article can be found at https://github.com/Samir-Khatir/GFRP-ANN-E-JAYA.git
Prediction of the peak load and absorbed energy of dynamic brittle fracture using an improved artificial neural network
(Elsevier, 2022) Oulad Brahim, Abdelmoumin; Belaidi, Idir; Fahem, Noureddine; Khatir, Samir; Mirjalili, Seyedali Jamal; Abdel Wahab, Magd M.
In this paper, a robust technique is presented to predict the peak load and crack initiation energy of dynamic brittle fracture in X70 steel pipes using an improved artificial neural network (IANN). The main objective is to investigate the behaviour of API X70 steel based on two experimental tests, namely Drop Weight Tear Test (DWTT) and the Charpy V-notch impact (CVN), for steel pipe specimens. The mechanical properties in the brittle fracture behaviour of API X70 steel pipes are predicted utilizing numerical approaches with different crack lengths. Next, to simulate the impact of API X70 steel pipes at lower temperatures through a numerical approach, a cohesive approach using the extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) is used. The data obtained are used as input for the proposed IANN using Balancing Composite Motion Optimization (BCMO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Jaya optimization algorithms, to predict the peak load values and crack initiation energy of dynamic brittle fractures in API X70 steel with different crack lengths. The results show the effectiveness of ANN-PSO and ANN-BCMO based on the convergence of the results and the accuracy of the prediction of the peak load and crack initiation energy.