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Quantification of biofilm on flooring surface using image classification technique

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The deteriogenic biofilms on the outdoor-exposed surfaces of concrete structures impair the structural integrity and esthetic quality. There is a growing need for precise and reliable methods to assess the bio-deterioration in concrete structures and identify the extent of biodeposition. This study proposes statistical image analysis method and application of the neural network classification approach to quantify bio-depositories on flooring surface that is exposed to outdoor environment. The results yield percentages of various bio-depositories on the sample.

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Quadri, S.A., Sidek, O. Quantification of biofilm on flooring surface using image classification technique. Neural Comput & Applic 24, 1815–1821 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-013-1426-7

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