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Geopolymer concrete, utilizing fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) as precursors, presents a promising sustainable alternative. This study investigates the mechanical properties and environmental performance of FA- and SF-based GPC through a comprehensive experimental campaign and predictive modeling. This study conducted destructive (DT) and non-destructive testing (ultrasonic pulse velocity [UPV] measurement) of the fresh and hardened properties of GPC, focusing on the effect of steel fiber reinforcement on flexural strength and resilience. Based on life cycle assessment, artificial neural networks (ANNs) were used to predict both mechanical properties and CO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    emissions of GPC mixes. The ANN models demonstrated accurate predictions (R\u00b2\u2009=\u20090.96\u20130.99) and exhibited low errors. A SHAP-based sensitivity analysis identified key input parameters influencing ANN predictions. 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