Soil Compaction Parameters Prediction Based on Automated Machine Learning Approach

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.08343v1
• Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:13:04 GMT
• Title: Soil Compaction Parameters Prediction Based on Automated Machine Learning Approach
• Authors: Caner Erden, Alparslan Serhat Demir, Abdullah Hulusi Kokcam, Talas Fikret Kurnaz, Ugur Dagdeviren,
• Abstract summary: This study proposes an automated machine learning (AutoML) approach to predict optimum moisture content (OMC) and maximum dry density (MDD)<n>The study found that the Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithm provided the best performance, achieving R-squared values of 80.4% for MDD and 89.1% for OMC on a separate dataset.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Soil compaction is critical in construction engineering to ensure the stability of structures like road embankments and earth dams. Traditional methods for determining optimum moisture content (OMC) and maximum dry density (MDD) involve labor-intensive laboratory experiments, and empirical regression models have limited applicability and accuracy across diverse soil types. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques have emerged as alternatives for predicting these compaction parameters. However, ML models often struggle with prediction accuracy and generalizability, particularly with heterogeneous datasets representing various soil types. This study proposes an automated machine learning (AutoML) approach to predict OMC and MDD. AutoML automates algorithm selection and hyperparameter optimization, potentially improving accuracy and scalability. Through extensive experimentation, the study found that the Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithm provided the best performance, achieving R-squared values of 80.4% for MDD and 89.1% for OMC on a separate dataset. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of AutoML in predicting compaction parameters across different soil types. The study also highlights the importance of heterogeneous datasets in improving the generalization and performance of ML models. Ultimately, this research contributes to more efficient and reliable construction practices by enhancing the prediction of soil compaction parameters.

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