A Comprehensive Experimental Investigation into the Structural and Optical Properties [Transparent Concrete]

  • Unique Paper ID: 180241
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 576-583
  • Abstract:
  • The project on Experimental Analysis of Transparent Concrete aims to investigate the properties, behavior, and practical applications of transparent or translucent concrete, a relatively new material that integrates optical fibers or other light transmitting components with traditional concrete. Transparent concrete is characterized by its ability to allow light to pass through, giving it unique aesthetic and functional advantages for modern architectural and civil engineering applications. This study explores the development and performance of transparent concrete, a novel construction material designed to transmit light. Transparent concrete is achieved by embedding optical fibers within fine concrete to allow light to pass through, enhancing aesthetics and energy efficiency in structures. The experimental work involved casting 150×150×150 mm cubes using fine concrete without coarse aggregate, embedded with 0.625 mm plastic optical fibers at 2.5 cm spacing. The cubes were cured in water and tested for light transmission and compressive strength. The results demonstrate a balance between structural integrity and light-transmitting capability, indicating potential for innovative architectural applications.

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BibTeX

@article{180241,
        author = {Mohammed Sameer and DR KHAJA FAREED UDDIN and MOHAMMED JALAL UDDIN},
        title = {A Comprehensive Experimental Investigation into the Structural and Optical Properties [Transparent Concrete]},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {576-583},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180241},
        abstract = {The project on Experimental Analysis of 
Transparent Concrete aims to investigate the 
properties, behavior, and practical applications of 
transparent or translucent concrete, a relatively new 
material that integrates optical fibers or other light
transmitting components with traditional concrete. 
Transparent concrete is characterized by its ability to 
allow light to pass through, giving it unique aesthetic 
and functional advantages for modern architectural 
and civil engineering applications. 
This study explores the development and performance 
of transparent concrete, a novel construction material 
designed to transmit light. Transparent concrete is 
achieved by embedding optical fibers within fine 
concrete to allow light to pass through, enhancing 
aesthetics and energy efficiency in structures. The 
experimental work involved casting 150×150×150 mm 
cubes using fine concrete without coarse aggregate, 
embedded with 0.625 mm plastic optical fibers at 2.5 
cm spacing. The cubes were cured in water and tested 
for light transmission and compressive strength. The 
results demonstrate a balance between structural 
integrity and light-transmitting capability, indicating 
potential for innovative architectural applications.},
        keywords = {Transparent Concrete, Optical Fibers,  Light Transmission, Fine Concrete, Sustainable  Construction},
        month = {May},
        }

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 576-583

A Comprehensive Experimental Investigation into the Structural and Optical Properties [Transparent Concrete]

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