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Vol 17, 2026
Pages: 855 - 863
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Civil Engineering Editor: Anđelko Cumbo
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Published: 01.06.2026. Review paper Civil Engineering Editor: Anđelko Cumbo

PREDICTING MASONRY WALL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS

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Bojan Milosevic Orcid logo ,
Bojan Milosevic
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering in Kraljevo, University of Kragujevac , Kraljevo , Serbia

Nenad Kojic Orcid logo ,
Nenad Kojic

School of Applied Studies for Information and Communication Technologies, Academy of technical and art applied studies Belgrade, Academy of technical and art applied studies Belgrade , Beograd , Serbia

Zarko Petrovic Orcid logo
Zarko Petrovic
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Faculty of civil engineering and architecture, University of Nis , Nis , Serbia

Abstract

The application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) has significantly advanced the resolution of complex engineering problems in civil engineering, particularly in data analysis, design, and structural performance prediction. They play a crucial role in materials science by enabling the assessment of mechanical properties of construction materials and structural systems. This paper focuses on the use of ANNs for predicting the compressive strength of masonry walls, a key parameter for reliable structural design. The objective is to provide a systematic and critical review of relevant studies, highlighting the employed neural network models and their predictive accuracy compared to conventional approaches. The findings indicate that ANNs offer more reliable and accurate predictions of compressive strength, especially when experimental data are limited or heterogeneous, and support the development of auxiliary engineering tools and software applications.

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Funding Statement

This research was supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, under the Agreement on Financing the Scientific Research Work of Teaching Staff at the Faculty of Mechan-ical Engineering and Civil Engineering in Kraljevo, University of Kragujevac - Registration number: 451-03-137/2025-03/200108 and Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis - Registration number: 451-03-137/2025-03/200095 dated 04/02/2025. The conducted research is related to the goal Industry, innovation and infra-structure in accordance with the universal strategy of the United Nations (Agenda 2030).

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