Application of ANFIS to the design of elliptical CFST columns
Authors: Ngoc-Long Tran, Trong-Cuong Vo, Duy-Duan Nguyen, Van-Quang Nguyen, Huy-Khanh Dang and Viet-Linh Tran
Advances in Computational Design
: Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) 147-177 : Vol. 8, No. 2 (2023) 147-177
Publishing year: 4/2023
Elliptical concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) column is widely used in modern structures for both
aesthetical appeal and structural performance benefits. The ultimate axial load is a critical factor for designing the
elliptical CFST short columns. However, there are complications of geometric and material interactions, which make
a difficulty in determining a simple model for predicting the ultimate axial load of elliptical CFST short columns.
This study aims to propose an efficient adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model for predicting the
ultimate axial load of elliptical CFST short columns. In the proposed method, the ANFIS model is used to establish a
relationship between the ultimate axial load and geometric and material properties of elliptical CFST short columns.
Accordingly, a total of 188 experimental and simulation datasets of elliptical CFST short columns are used to develop
the ANFIS models. The performance of the proposed ANFIS model is compared with that of existing design
formulas. The results show that the proposed ANFIS model is more accurate than existing empirical and theoretical
formulas. Finally, an explicit formula and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool are developed to apply the proposed
ANFIS model for practical use.
adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system; elliptical concrete-filled steel tubular short column; explicit formula; graphical user interface; ultimate axial load