EFFECT OF LEAD DISTANCE ON THE TRANSMITTANCE OF THE LIGHT THROUGH MORTAR MADE OUT OF OPTIC FIBERS

Joice John, S. J Krishna Prasad, R.Prabhakara

Abstract: The aim of this project was to produce functional concrete by incorporating optical fibers, which are known to have an excellent light transmitting property. The final product is known as translucent concrete. This is used in various architectural, interior design applications such as partition walls, wall claddings and dividers. It has been observed from the literature that translucent mortar using 2.36mm downsize fine aggregate with the optical fibers are becoming very popular due to mould-ability with good quality control without damaging the optical fibers . In the present investigation, the transmittance of light was studied to observe the variation with respect to the low, medium and high intensity light passing through it. The lead distance is also an important parameter, which has been evaluated by keeping the source of the light at a distance of 70cm, to describe the variation in the transmittance. Experimental investigation has been carried out by casting 3 mortar specimens of MasterEmaco S348 with 0.75mm dia optical fibers in 4% by volume, to observe the above parameters.

Keywords: Energy Savings, Translucent Concrete, Transmittance

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0526007