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Advanced image processing and deep learning methods for automated crack detection in civil engineering structures: a comprehensive review

Aug 2026 · Asian Journal of Civil Engineering · Vol 27, pp. 4745 - 4783 · 0 citations · 98 references

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A comprehensive analysis of image processing and deep learning-based crack detection techniques for civil engineering structures, including edge detection, thresholding, morphological operations, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Fully Convolutional Networks (FCNs), U-shaped convolutional networks (U-Net), You Only Look Once (YOLO), and Digital Image Correlation (DIC).

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