AI IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

What is AI in civil Engineering

The application of artificial intelligence technologies to improve the procedures, effectiveness, and results in the field of civil engineering is referred to as Artificial intelligence in civil Engineering. This covers the planning, development, upkeep, and administration of infrastructure, which includes roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, and other civil projects.

Where in Civil Engineering Artificial Intelligence Is Used:

Design Optimization
Construction Management
Predictive Maintenance
Automated Inspection and Quality Control
Smart Infrastructure

ADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Increased Efficiency
Cost Reduction
Improved Safety
Sustainability

TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING:

1. Machine Learning (ML):

Infrastructure predictive maintenance. utilizing historical data analysis to improve building procedures and designs. estimating project budgets and schedules.

Examples: include predicting a bridge's lifespan with machine learning algorithms or identifying trends that cause delays in construction.

2. Autonomous Systems and Robots

construction equipment that is operated automatically, such as excavators and bulldozers. robots that assemble and construct structures. Drones for inspections and site surveys.
Robots that use 3D printing to build structures are an example, as are self-driving cars that deliver supplies on-site.

3. Computer Vision Uses:

Automated damage detection of infrastructure. keeping an eye on development and safety at building projects. supervision of building material quality.

Examples: include using drones with computer vision technology to scan buildings or bridges for corrosion, cracks, or other structural problems.

DISADVANTAGES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING.

Expensive prices

In the end, robots are very complicated machines that demand large investments, thus maintaining one can get very costly. As an illustration, the acquisition and launch of Apple's SIRI software required $200 million! Robots are not only quite complex to set up, but they also incur very high ongoing maintenance and repair costs.

Their software programs require regular updates in order to keep up with the demands of an ever-changing environment. Although future advancements and economies of scale may alter the situation, these expenses currently prevent many organizations from investing in robotics.

EXPERIENCE DOESN'T MAKE A ROBOT A BETTER MACHINE YET.

AI, in contrast to humans, cannot get better with practice. Although machines can store vast amounts of data, human brain storage is still superior to that of machines. It may be prone to wear and tear over time. Although it has a large amount of material stored in it, it cannot be accessed or used in the same manner as human intellect.
Without a doubt, AI is here to stay, but it also has advantages and disadvantages. However, humans still have the upper hand even though it's still in the early stages (as opposed to the mass takeover people dread).

Author Bios:

Dr. S. Kavipriya, Prof & Head/ Civil

Mr.S.Gowtham, AP/Civil

Gowsika S

Saran M

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