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    Light transmitting concrete, also known as translucent concrete, allows light to pass through it using optical fibers distributed uniformly throughout. It was first developed in 2001 by Hungarian architect Aron Losonzi. The concrete uses nano-optics and the phenomenon of total internal reflection to transmit light through embedded optical fibers from one end to the other. While it has advantages like energy savings and aesthetic properties, light transmitting concrete is still very expensive at $1000/m2 due to specialized manufacturing processes and labor needs. However, its long term benefits and potential for reduced costs make it a promising green building material.

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    Light transmitting concrete, also known as translucent concrete, allows light to pass through it using optical fibers distributed uniformly throughout. It was first developed in 2001 by Hungarian architect Aron Losonzi. The concrete uses nano-optics and the phenomenon of total internal reflection to transmit light through embedded optical fibers from one end to the other. While it has advantages like energy savings and aesthetic properties, light transmitting concrete is still very expensive at $1000/m2 due to specialized manufacturing processes and labor needs. However, its long term benefits and potential for reduced costs make it a promising green building material.

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    Light Transmitting Concrete

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    Light transmitting concrete, also known as translucent concrete, allows light to pass through it using optical fibers distributed uniformly throughout. It was first developed in 2001 by Hungarian architect Aron Losonzi. The concrete uses nano-optics and the phenomenon of total internal reflection to transmit light through embedded optical fibers from one end to the other. While it has advantages like energy savings and aesthetic properties, light transmitting concrete is still very expensive at $1000/m2 due to specialized manufacturing processes and labor needs. However, its long term benefits and potential for reduced costs make it a promising green building material.

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    HALDIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Introduction
    History
    Principle
    Materials and Manufacturing process
    Properties
    Application and Examples
    Advntages and Disadvantages
    Conclusion
    References
    INTRODUCTION
    • Light transmitting concrete also known as translucent concrete, is a
    concrete based building material having light transmissive property.
    • This property is mainly due to uniform distribution of optical fibers
    throughout the body. This is also known as to be transparent
    concrete.
    • It is available as prefabricated building blocks and panels.
    HISTORY
    • Hungarian architect Aron Losonzi gave the idea of transparent
    concrete in 2001 and produced the first block of transparent concrete
    in 2003, named LiTraCon.
    • In 2004,he started a German company LiTraCon and started
    producing LiTraCon commercially.
    PRINCIPLE
    • It works on “Nano-Optics”.Optical fibers placed on top of each other
    carry light through it by means of a phenomenon known as “Total
    Internal Reflection” from its one end to the other.
    • Optical fibers are flexible,transparent fiber made of glass or
    plastic.They carry light without any appreciable loss.
    MATERIALS AND
    MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    • Ordinary Portland Cement

    • Sand(passing 1.18mm sieve)

    • Water(drinking water quality)

    • Optical Fibers(thickness 2micrometer-2milimeter)


    Process of manufacture
    • Almost similar as regular concrete.
    • Small layers of the concrete poured into a mould and fibers are
    infused in it.
    • Newer,semi automatic processes use woven fiber fabric instead of
    single filaments.
    • In another method,holes are made in the side walls of the mould and
    optical fibres are made to run from one end to another.Concrete is
    poured into it.
    PROPERTIES
    • Compressive strength is 25-220N/mm^2.

    • Flexural strength is 7.7N/mm^2.


    APPLICATION AND EXAMPLES
    • Suitable for:-
    Floors,Ceiling,Pavements,Load-bearing walls,Partition wall
    For decorative and aesthetic purposes
    Increasing visibility in dark subway stations
    Illuminating speed bumps on road ways at night.
    • EXAMPLES:-
    THE EUROPE GATE
    CELLA SPETICHORA,PECS,HUNGARY

    NEW HEADQUARTERS OF BANK OF GEORGIA


    ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
    ADVANTAGES
    • Energy saving can be done by its use in buildings.
    • It has good architectural properties for giving good aesthetical view to
    the building.
    • Concrete retains its strength and is frost and de-icing salt resistant.
    • High uv resistance and fire resistant.
    DISADVANTAGES
    • Very high cost about $1000/m^2.
    • Labourers with proper technical skills are needed to use it.
    CONCLUSION
    • Light transmitting concrete is an emerging trend in concrete
    technology.
    • High initial cost but routine maintenance is not required and also
    advantageous in the long run.So, it’s worth the cost.
    • It’s a green building material reducing the lightening cost during
    daytime.
    • Cost is expected to decrease in future.
    REFERENCES
    • www.quora.com
    • www.slideshare.com
    • www.Wikipedia.com
    • www.asce.org

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