AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON LIGHT TRANSMITTING CONCRETE

P.M.Shanmugavadivu, V. Scinduja, T.Sarathivelan, C.V Shudesamithronn

Abstract: Light transmitting concrete is one of the fibre reinforced concrete which is used for aesthetic application by incorporating the optical fibres in concrete. Optical fibres are one which helps for transmission of light through fibre. The end-lite type of fibre is used to increase the aesthetic appearance of the concrete. The concept of light transmitting concrete is like a transparent concrete. When it is used in ceiling or side wall, it is exposed to direct sun light which transmit the image but not completely transparent. The investigation is not constrained only with the decorative purpose but the effect of fibre application in the strength aspect is also discussed. When the fibres are arranged in different layers, that increases the load carrying capacity and also the patter can be created to make the concrete decorative. This type of concrete can be installed at a very low cost and increasing the visual appeal. The application can be used in decorating the interior of a hall or lobby and the ceiling to glow in dark by external lighting source and during day time the concrete glows by the light transmission from natural resource.

Keywords: Light transmitting concrete, Optical fibre, Transparent concrete

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0323035