Light-transmitting optic fibre precast wall / Nor Asma Hafizah Hadzaman and Wan Muhammad Amar Nasrul Wan Ali

The precast component of a building, or any structure, is commonly employed in the construction industry. Almost the entirety of the structure is made up of a wall. An advancement in precast walls is the see-through concrete partition. The structure and its surroundings may greatly benefit from precast walls that are able to let in natural light. A building with a light-transmitting precast wall may save money on its power bill, make better use of natural light, and improve its curb appeal. Despite letting in some natural light, the prefabricated wall remains just that: precast. Therefore, this paper investigates the light-transmitting optic fibre precast walls as a new innovative product for the construction industry. Experimental investigations in the form of compressive tests, water absorption tests, and lux tests were conducted to investigate the strength of the light-transmitting fibre optic precast walls. The optical fibre is the component that allows the precast wall to transmit light. It is possible to use optical fibre as a reinforcing element in a precast wall. This will result in a stronger precast wall than would be possible using conventional methods. In order to create a sustainable building business, optical fibre is a useful technological advancement.