On May 28, 2025, the AI-powered SLAMD tool for sustainable materials discovery was presented at the JF Circular Economy session, a recurring internal event under the Circular Economy Activity Field of TF Umwelt at BAM. These bi-monthly sessions bring together experts and project collaborators to exchange ideas, share results, and accelerate circular innovation in construction materials.
The Circular Economy activity field at BAM focuses on durability, ageing behavior, and environmental compatibility of materials—laying the groundwork for climate-resilient, resource-efficient solutions. The JF (“Jour Fixe”) meetings are informal, open-forum gatherings, with the next session scheduled for July 23, 2025.
At the May session, SLAMD—developed under the Reincarnate Horizon Europe project—was showcased as a cutting-edge platform for data-efficient, AI-guided material design. By leveraging sequential learning, SLAMD can quickly identify high-performance, low-carbon mix designs with minimal lab experimentation.
One highlight was the CEMEX demonstration case, where SLAMD was used to design concrete mixes across five exposure classes, aiming to meet compressive strength targets provided by CEMEX. The AI-driven tool successfully reached or exceeded all specified targets, as visualized in the compressive strength plot shared during the presentation—clearly showing performance improvement across learning cycles.
A second demonstration involved RAS (Recycling Aggregate Sweden), another Reincarnate project partner. Here, SLAMD was applied to mortar formulations using recycled fines and glass powder, achieving more than 30% cement replacement while still meeting the target strength of 30 MPa. This result marks a promising step forward for circular mortar technologies, combining sustainability with technical feasibility.
“SLAMD shows that we don’t need to sacrifice performance to achieve circularity—AI helps us find that balance with fewer experiments,” said Ghezal Ahmad, who presented the results at the session.
These use cases underscore SLAMD’s potential to support both industry leaders and research institutions in creating climate-neutral and resource-smart construction materials—driving innovation without compromising performance.
For more about the Circular Economy activity field at BAM, visit:
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