Classification and quantification of cracks in concrete structures using deep learning image-based techniques

Visual inspection has been the most widely used technique for monitoring concrete structures in service. Inspectors visually evaluate defects based on experience, skill, and engineering judgment. However, this process is subjective, laborious, time-consuming, and hampered by demanding access to numerous parts of complex structures. Accordingly, the present study proposes a nearly automated inspection model based on image processing and deep...