Innovative materials in civil engineering and artificial intelligence: Toward Sustainable Optimization

This book explores the convergence of innovative materials and artificial intelligence within the construction sector. Aimed at engineers, students, researchers, decision-makers, and curious readers, it presents-in an accessible manner-the innovations transforming the design, construction, and management of infrastructure. Across six chapters, the reader discovers new construction materials, the fundamentals of AI, their integration to optimize structural performance, the transformation of construction sites and recycling processes, and the associated economic, regulatory, and ethical issues. The book also addresses the rise of smart cities, along with the opportunities and risks they present. Through an educational approach featuring concrete examples, analogies, and practical sidebars, it makes concepts often reserved for specialists accessible to a wider audience. It offers a comprehensive and critical perspective on a technological transition poised to reshape the built environment for the long term.