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Light-Transmitting Concrete
Abstract Light-transmitting concrete has the capability of letting light pass through it. It is produced by incorporating optical elements (e.g., optical fibers) into conventional concrete. The mechanical properties and durability of light-transmitting concrete are slightly different from that of conventional concrete because the optical fibers only account for small volume of the concrete. Light-transmitting concrete allows using sunlight as a light source to reduce the power consumption of illumination. It also can be used in cold regions to transmit heat with sunlight or act as a decorative material. Light-transmitting concrete can therefore play an important role in both construction and environment fields.
Light-Transmitting Concrete
Abstract Light-transmitting concrete has the capability of letting light pass through it. It is produced by incorporating optical elements (e.g., optical fibers) into conventional concrete. The mechanical properties and durability of light-transmitting concrete are slightly different from that of conventional concrete because the optical fibers only account for small volume of the concrete. Light-transmitting concrete allows using sunlight as a light source to reduce the power consumption of illumination. It also can be used in cold regions to transmit heat with sunlight or act as a decorative material. Light-transmitting concrete can therefore play an important role in both construction and environment fields.
Light-Transmitting Concrete
Han, Baoguo (author) / Zhang, Liqing (author) / Ou, Jinping (author)
2017-01-01
11 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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