Author : Anbu S 1
Date of Publication :10th July 2019
Abstract: Translucent concrete is a new energy-saving building material that permits transmission of light into indoor environment because of the embedded optical fibers with application as architectural wall and structural façade of buildings. The depletion of the resources is kept on increasing with the increase in population. An average Indian is required to spend more than 1000 to 2000 rupees a month. Even if the cost is kept as a secondary criterion, the depletion of the resources is at an exponential rate. So we have to use the natural resource that is available to us, the sun light. If we can transmit the natural sunlight into our buildings, the amount of light used during the daylight is considerably reduced. When in olden times were there was no electricity the sun’s natural light is used. The olden way of construction has provisions for the natural sunlight to be transmitted inside the buildings. In the new and modern era of construction the main aim of the designer and owner is optimum usage of the space than allowing transmission of light.So the idea that we take forward is what if light can pass through concrete. The concrete that allows light to pass through them is known as translucent concrete or LiTraCon.
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