Enhancing mechanical performance of glass fiber reinforced gypsum composites with carbon black and magnetite: An integrated optimization approach

Yildizel S. A., TOKTAŞ A., Keskin Ü. S.

Journal of Building Engineering, cilt.108, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 108
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112962
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Building Engineering
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Carbon black, Cuckoo search algorithm, Glass fiber, Gypsum, Magnetite, Taguchi
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study presents a comprehensive optimization methodology that integrates Taguchi Design of Experiments (Taguchi DoE), data augmentation, and the Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA) to improve the mechanical and electromagnetic characteristics of gypsum-based composites reinforced with carbon black, magnetite, and glass fiber. The effects of these additives on compressive and flexural strengths were evaluated using an L16 orthogonal array, and optimal mixes were determined. The hybrid model attained a compressive strength of 32.23 MPa and a flexural strength of 1.41 MPa, demonstrating remarkable prediction accuracy (R2 > 0.95). The integrated approach also allows cost-effective creation of multifunctional gypsum composites with improved mechanical and electromagnetic properties, in line with advanced construction material development.