22.7. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Autonomous Geotechnics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is predictive maintenance?

   Hint

   Think of it like a doctor's checkup before issues arise.

2. 2.

   Can you name one type of machine learning?

   Hint

   Consider if labels are provided during training.

3. 3.

   What does predictive maintenance seek to do?

   • Prevent equipment failure
   • Increase machine speed
   • Reduce costs directly

   Hint

   Think about its purpose in maintenance strategy.

4. 4.

   Is reinforcement learning simply a type of unsupervised learning?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall how reinforcement learning is different.

5. 5.

   Consider a construction site utilizing various drilling machines. Given your knowledge of predictive maintenance, how would you set up a monitoring system to ensure all equipment is operating efficiently?

   Hint

   Remember to think about the types of data that would indicate a need for maintenance.

6. 6.

   During a geotechnical investigation, you find discrepancies in subsurface soil classification results produced by different AI models. How would you evaluate and decide which model to trust?

   Hint

   Consider the importance of both data quality and model testing.