EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING CONCRETE (LITRACON) USING VARIOUS PERCENTAGES OF OPTICAL FIBRES

Abstract

Modern times saw the introduction of a new kind of concrete called transparent concrete, which, because to the inclusion of glass rods or optical fibers, has the unique ability to transmit light. Its unique properties, such low density and thermal conductivity, make it lighter than regular concrete. This has many benefits, the most important of which are a decrease in dead weight, a quicker building rate, and cheaper shipping and handling costs. The glass rods that run the length of the brick wall enable light to travel through, illuminating both the inside and outside of the building. A translucent, flexible, and slightly thicker-than-a-human-hair optical glass fiber (or optical fiber) may serve as a waveguide or "light pipe" to transfer light from one end to the other. The primary objective of this research is to develop transparent concrete blocks by combining sand, cement, and optical fibers. These blocks will then be compared to conventional concrete blocks in terms of their physical and engineering properties after being reinforced with 1%, 2%, and 3% of the concrete mix weight of optical fibers and glass rods spaced 1.5 cms apart, respectively.
Researching the compressive strength and density values of 100 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm concrete cubes with fibre percentages ranging from 0% to 3% is the primary goal of this research.