Meta is continuing its long-term roadmap to help the construction industry leverage AI to produce high-quality and more sustainable concrete mixes, as well as those exclusively produced in the United
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Meta developed Bayesian Optimization for Concrete (BOxCrete), an AI model to design high-quality and sustainably produced concrete mixes in the US. BOxCrete allows rapid exploration and validation of new concrete formulations, reducing the need for months-long lab testing and empowering US-based concrete producers to incorporate more locally sourced materials. Collaborations with Amrize and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have showcased the model's effectiveness in creating stronger and faster-curing concrete mixes for large-scale data centers and infrastructure projects.