Smart Materials in Construction Technology

Patel, Jay; Goyal, Aditi

doi:10.1109/icscet.2018.8537256

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“…The optical fibres can be classified: (1) according to their dimensions, as single-mode and multimode; (2) according to their refractive index profiles, as step and gradient index fibres; and (3) according to their material, as polymer optical fibres (POFs) and silica optical fibres (SOFs). A significant parameter in optics is the refractive index, which expresses the speed of light inside a specific medium.…”

Section: Functioning Principlementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Numerous varieties of concrete exist [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10], of which, light-transmitting concrete (LTC), or translucent or transparent concrete (TC), has drawn significant attention of concrete technologists and global researchers due to its significance, usefulness, and unique properties. Its ability to transmit light not only results in an improvement concerning visibility, but also reduces the light energy demand of buildings [1]. In this product, optical fibres act as channels to transmit light from one side of the surface Buildings 2021, 11, 480 2 of 18 to another.…”

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Light Transmitting Concrete: A Review

Luhar,

Savva

et al. 2021

Buildings

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Recently, research attention has been drawn to the application of novel, unique, and innovative types of construction materials to fulfil diverse objectives associated with the ground-breaking concept of “Greener Architecture”, in order to improve the overall economic value and quality of construction. Among these revolutionary structural building materials is light-transmitting concrete, also referred to as translucent or transparent concrete. This material is based on the concept of nano-optics, which allows exterior light to transmit through internal spaces in which light elements, namely optical fibres, are incorporated during the material’s manufacture. The current review assesses earlier studies of translucent concrete, focusing on its applications, and the appropriate ratio and arrangement pattern of optical fibres. This study also investigated the light-transmitting, mechanical, thermal, and energy-saving properties of translucent concrete by analysing research conducted during the past decade. However, numerous material restrictions and research gaps were found in the earlier literature on this concrete. The principal restrictions relate to the material’s low material strength and the identification of the optimum ratio of fibres. The main gaps identified among the reviewed research investigations relate to tests aiming to identify the influence of dissimilar ratios of optical fibres on the material’s strength and energy-saving properties. In the current review, we also identify and recommend future areas of research, and provide suggestions to address the existing research gaps. Finally, we review the types of translucent materials, their properties, and their advantages and disadvantages, and provide illustrations and value-added applications. The aim is to promote translucent concrete as an attractive, promising, and innovative building material for the construction industry.

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Section: Functioning Principlementioning

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Light Transmitting Concrete: A Review

Luhar,

Savva

et al. 2021

Buildings

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“…Furthermore, smart materials in [29] are explained to have the ability to respond to the environmental changes that they are exposed to, such as pressure, temperature and wind. Concrete is a low-cost material and easily available, but has the tendency of cracking in difficult environment conditions and consequently reduces the lifetime of the structure.…”

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“…So, the smart concrete increases lifetime of the structure and reduces building cost. Another type of smart material is referred in [29], aerogels which have low thermal conductivity and therefore, they can be used in building construction, indoor air-purification and fire retardation. They also have insulating properties, sound and heat retarding properties.…”

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Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings: IoT Approaches

2020

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The Internet of Energy (IoE) impacts on smart cities' power sector. IoE is an implementation of the Internet of Things technology (IoT) into distributed energy systems and aims to achieve energy efficiency, to avoid energy wasting, and improve environmental conditions. IoE technology includes, among others, utilizing smart sensors and renewable energy integration. Therefore, the IoE is becoming a legal science tool to serve the purpose of a smart city. In this paper, we refer to the reasons that led the European Union to compile Regulations for facilitating transformation of existing cities, starting from existing buildings, into smart buildings. We propose a smart building template that manages the performance of all technical systems through IoT technology with the view of achieving energy efficiency. In addition, in order to improve the certification of existing buildings, as for energy performance, we propose an automated remote, control method supported by cloud interface. This method minimizes time consuming procedures and stores, on a cloud platform the energy performance of each building, for the purpose of drawing conclusion and applying measures. INDEX TERMS Energy efficiency, energy performance of existing buildings, Internet of Things, smart building template, smart energy management.

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Optimizing solar energy utilization through light transmitting concrete: incorporating waste L.D.P.E. pipe and statue grade casting resin

Singh,

Kumar

2023

Innov. Infrastruct. Solut.

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Smart Materials in Construction Technology

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Light Transmitting Concrete: A Review

Light Transmitting Concrete: A Review

Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings: IoT Approaches

Optimizing solar energy utilization through light transmitting concrete: incorporating waste L.D.P.E. pipe and statue grade casting resin

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