How AI is Transforming Predictive Maintenance in Civil Infrastructure
Civil infrastructure ranges from bridges and roads to tunnels and buildings, forming the very core of our daily lives. Safety, longevity, and sustainability related to such structures remain the primal concern of civil engineers. Traditional maintenance practices have been either reactive after failure or scheduled on the basis of a fixed timeline, neither of which can effectively avoid unexpected failures. However, predictive maintenance, powered by AI, is redefining how infrastructure is monitored, maintained, and repaired. Using AI's data-driven insights, engineers can identify well in advance when repairs are necessary, preventing catastrophic failures and prolonging infrastructure lifespans. What is Predictive Maintenance? Predictive maintenance is the process of monitoring a structure's condition using data and advanced analytics to estimate when the next maintenance is due. This proactive approach detects issu