journal article·2025-04-08Open access

Machine Learning-Based 3D Soil Layer Reconstruction in Foundation Pit Engineering

Chenxi Zhang, Nan Li, Xiuping Dong, Bin Liu, Meilian Liu

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 8

Abstract

In the construction of deep foundation pits, early warning measures are essential to reduce construction risks and prevent personnel injuries. In underground structure and pressure analysis, soil layer and support structure data are indispensable. Therefore, soil layer reconstruction serves as a critical step, while sparse borehole data limit the accuracy of traditional reconstruction methods. This paper proposes a machine learning-based soil layer reconstruction method to address this issue. First, various types of borehole and soil layer data are generated by simulating the formation process of Earth’s soil layers, thereby providing sufficient training data. Subsequently, a coding algorithm is designed to extract soil layer features as inputs for the convolutional neural network. Finally, 3D meshing is performed on the soil layer generated from real boreholes, and soil model rendering is achieved through a voxel clustering algorithm. The algorithm achieved an accuracy rate of over 90% in tests and demonstrated excellent robustness. By applying this algorithm, we successfully reconstructed the soil layers at a typical foundation pit site in a Chinese city, validating its effectiveness in real-world scenarios and its potential for large-scale engineering applications.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Tunneling and Rock Mechanics · Geological Modeling and Analysis · Drilling and Well Engineering

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Affiliations

School of Computer and Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100142, China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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