Deep Learning for One-dimensional Consolidation

Abstract

Neural networks with physical governing equations as constraints have recently created a new trend in machine learning research. In line with such efforts, a deep learning model for one-dimensional consolidation where the governing equation is applied as a constraint in the neural network is presented here. A review of related research is first presented and discussed. The deep learning model relies on automatic differentiation for applying the governing equation as a constraint. The total loss is measured as a combination of the training loss (based on analytical and model predicted solutions) and the constraint loss (a requirement to satisfy the governing equation). Two classes of problems are considered: forward and inverse problems. The forward problems demonstrate the performance of a physically constrained neural network model in predicting solutions for one-dimensional consolidation problems. Inverse problems show prediction of the coefficient of consolidation. Terzaghi's problem with varying boundary conditions are used as example and the deep learning model shows a remarkable performance in both the forward and inverse problems. While the application demonstrated here is a simple one-dimensional consolidation problem, such a deep learning model integrated with a physical law has huge implications for use in, such as, faster real-time numerical prediction for digital twins, numerical model reproducibility and constitutive model parameter optimization.

19 pages, 13 figures

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