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However, the corrosion-induced bond degradation process is influenced by multiple, coupled factors and exhibits complex, nonlinear behavior, making it difficult for traditional theoretical models to provide accurate predictions. To address this challenge, this study proposes a novel, unified prediction framework based on machine learning techniques. A total of 391 experimental datasets were collected and compiled, covering key parameters including bond strength, reinforcing bar diameter, yield strength, concrete cover thickness, concrete compressive strength, mass loss rate due to corrosion, and the presence of stirrups. Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithms were employed to develop predictive models for bond strength. Model training and testing were performed using 10-fold cross-validation. Furthermore, the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) approach was introduced to enhance model interpretability and quantitatively assess the influence of each input feature, revealing that mass loss rate and bar diameter are the dominant factors. This study effectively bridges the research gap between high-precision black-box algorithms and the need for physical interpretability in engineering. The results demonstrate that (1) the proposed XGBoost model significantly outperforms traditional empirical formulations, achieving a high coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.893) and a much lower coefficient of variation (25.85%) on the testing set, and (2) the SHAP analysis reveals that the machine learning predictions are highly consistent with established physical mechanisms, successfully capturing the negative impact of splitting tensile stresses caused by rust expansion and the positive confinement effect of stirrups. 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