Existing deep learning (DL) models can detect wider or thicker segments of cracks that occupy multiple pixels in the width direction, but fail to distinguish the thin tail shallow segment or propagating crack occupying fewer pixels. Therefore, in this study, we proposed a scheme for tracking missing thin/propagating crack segments during DL-based crack identification on concrete surfaces in a computationally efficient manner. The proposed scheme employs image processing as a preprocessor and a postprocessor for a 1D DL model.
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