Innovation of the Acrylic Light-Transmitting Concrete (ALTC) for wall panel / Nurul Hazirah Abdul Halim

The nation's socioeconomic development is significantly influenced by the construction industry. The goal of sustainable development in the construction industry is also important to preserve the natural environment. The rapid development of Malaysia's construction industry to some extent poses a problem because the lack of sunlight in the building causes an increase in excessive electricity. Therefore, this innovation project focuses only on the development of normal concrete wall panels in building construction. Problems may arise when there is an issue of low illuminance levels in a building that does not meet the standards and recommendations of lux because of opaque normal concrete wall panel properties. Therefore, an innovative concept called Acrylic Light-Transmitting Concrete (ALTC) wall panel is created to address the identified issues. The study aims to develop an innovation of the ALTC for wall panels. The objectives of the innovation project are to review the current issues related to normal concrete wall panels, to develop an innovation for the ALTC wall panel, and to suggest the marketability of the ALTC wall panel. The method used to achieve the objectives are document analysis, experimental programme and desk study. The current issues and the ALTC wall panel testing results have been discussed based on the data collected. Hence, a comparative analysis is made to compare the normal concrete wall panels and the ALTC wall panel as the result findings. Furthermore, based on the desk study method, the ALTC wall panel may be marketed to the potential user. It was hoped that the innovative concept of the ALTC wall panel would improve both the design, properties, and quality of future development.