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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Volume 1 Issue 2 2025

An Investigation into Transparent Concrete: A Fresh Approach to Building Materials

  • Varsha Jayeshkumar Pitroda
  • Dr. Bhavnaben K. Shah
Submitted
May 31, 2026
Published
2025-04-19

Abstract

When light-transmissive optical devices, such as optical fibres, are implanted in concrete, the resulting material is known as
transparent concrete. The stone allows light to pass through it from one side to the other. Consequently, the fibres must traverse the whole
object. Due to its qualities, transparent concrete is also called light-transmitting concrete and translucent concrete. Its usage as a façade
material and for cladding internal walls is common in excellent architecture. Transparent concrete made from high numerical aperture
Plastic Optical Fibres (POF) or large diameter glass optical fibres is the goal of this research, which aims to combine the best features of
both concrete and optical fibre. Using solar energy to power lights while simultaneously reducing electricity use, sensing structural stress via
optical fibre, and enhancing the building's aesthetics are the primary goals.