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@article{201251,
        author = {Joshwin V S and Akshay S K and Nivedh Nath S D and Ansiya R R and Sujithra G},
        title = {Experimental Study on Translucent Mortar Brick Using Plastic Optical Fibre},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {40-43},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201251},
        abstract = {Translucent concrete bricks (often referred to as Translucent Cement Mortar - TCM or Translucent Concrete Blocks) represent an innovative, light-transmitting building material that combines high-grade concrete with optical fibres to allow natural light to pass through opaque structures. This sustainable material, often composed of 95% concrete and 5% optical fibres, is used for both structural and decorative applications, such as cladding and partition walls. Translucent bricks represent a significant innovation in sustainable architecture and civil engineering. Unlike traditional masonry that blocks light, these bricks integrate optical fibres within a concrete or matrix. We also use fly ash to strengthen the brick. The fly ash is a waste material it’s widely available, low cost and also can replace the cement partially. This design allows for the transmission of natural or artificial light from one side to the other, creating a unique aesthetic effect where shadows and silhouettes are visible through the wall. By the use of these bricks, we can reduce the usage of the artificial lighting in day time. Unlike fully transparent glass, these bricks offer a, "hazy" or "shadowed" view of the outside, providing a secure, high-privacy, and decorative alternative to traditional walls.},
        keywords = {plastic optical fibre, ordinary Portland cement, fine aggregate (m- sand), fly ash, water.},
        month = {May},
        }