Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
The global imperative for sustainable infrastructure necessitates a
paradigm shift in civil engineering practices, moving from traditional methods
to integrated, data-driven approaches. This review paper explores the
confluence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), financial
optimization models, and advanced civil engineering materials, with a specific
focus on the partial replacement of cement with fibers. The construction
industry, a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, is under
pressure to adopt sustainable materials like green concrete incorporating
industrial by-products and fibers. However, the adoption of these novel
materials is often hindered by uncertainties in long-term performance,
lifecycle costs, and complex supply chain logistics. This paper argues that AI
and ML serve as the critical enablers to bridge this gap. We review how AI/ML
algorithms can predict the mechanical and durability properties of
fiber-reinforced sustainable concrete, optimize mix designs for cost and
performance, and inform digital twins for real-time structural health
monitoring. Concurrently, we examine financial models including Life-Cycle Cost
Analysis (LCCA), Monte Carlo simulations, and real options analysis that, when
integrated with AI-driven insights, can de-risk investments in sustainable
infrastructure. By synthesizing research from domains of material science, AI,
and financial engineering, this paper provides a holistic framework for
stakeholders to make informed decisions that align ecological responsibility
with economic viability, thereby accelerating the development of resilient and
sustainable infrastructure.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2025 pp. 233-244