Probabilistic Machine Learning for Civil Engineers

James-A. Goulet (Assistant Professor, Polytechnique Montréal)

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MIT Press
14 April 2020

Land reclamation & drainage; Systems analysis & design; Machine learning

Series: The MIT Press

An introduction to key concepts and techniques in probabilistic machine learning for civil engineering students and professionals; with many step-by-step examples, illustrations, and exercises.

This book introduces probabilistic machine learning concepts to civil engineering students and professionals, presenting key approaches and techniques in a way that is accessible to readers without a specialized background in statistics or computer science. It presents different methods clearly and directly, through step-by-step examples, illustrations, and exercises. Having mastered the material, readers will be able to understand the more advanced machine learning literature from which this book draws.

The book presents key approaches in the three subfields of probabilistic machine learning- supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. It first covers the background knowledge required to understand machine learning, including linear algebra and probability theory. It goes on to present Bayesian estimation, which is behind the formulation of both supervised and unsupervised learning methods, and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, which enable Bayesian estimation in certain complex cases. The book then covers approaches associated with supervised learning, including regression methods and classification methods, and notions associated with unsupervised learning, including clustering, dimensionality reduction, Bayesian networks, state-space models, and model calibration. Finally, the book introduces fundamental concepts of rational decisions in uncertain contexts and rational decision-making in uncertain and sequential contexts. Building on this, the book describes the basics of reinforcement learning, whereby a virtual agent learns how to make optimal decisions through trial and error while interacting with its environment.

By: James-A. Goulet (Assistant Professor Polytechnique Montréal)
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 13mm
ISBN: 9780262538701
ISBN 10: 0262538709
Series: The MIT Press
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 14 April 2020
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James-A. Goulet is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal.