Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is experiencing a paradigm shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and sustainable practices. Across multiple studies, AI has been shown to optimize material design, enhance monitoring systems, and support resilient infrastructure. Machine learning models accurately predict compressive strength and embodied carbon of eco-friendly concrete, while Artificial Intelligence based life cycle analysis improves the sustainability assessment of geopolymer concretes. Complementary research highlights quarry dust and industrial by-products as viable substitutes for natural resources, promoting low carbon construction. In structural health monitoring, edge-AI frameworks enable real-time crack detection in bridges, enhancing safety and reducing latency. Generative AI