International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9 Issue-3, January 2020 2522 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number: C8959019320/2020©BEIESP DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.C8959.019320 Abstract: This research paper deals with the mechanical properties of translucent concrete. Translucent concrete block is prepared by inserting the optical fibers from one side to other. The casted translucent concrete cubes are tested for mechanical properties and compare the results with mechanical properties. The cost analysis is carried out for both the concretes. Results show the improved tensile strength and similar compressive strength of translucent concrete than conventional concrete. Keywords: Translucent concrete, optical fibers, wooden moulds and total internal reflection. I. INTRODUCTION Translucent concrete has a bright future in the coming days as there is an increase in construction and alternate materials for making of green buildings. Due to increase in the civil engineering construction on land and beneath the earth surface such as underwater constructions, engineers are finding out best material which can be strong and light emitting properties to with stand the pressure. Concrete is a solid substance with can withstand the maximum load; properties of each material can be changed by changing the manufacturing process or elements used in manufacturing the material .what if physics add to civil engineering? Yes the material comes out from mixing up the two important subjects to change the world aesthetic view is “translucent concrete” which is also called as light transmitting concrete[1]. To produce high amount of concrete, a high quantity of materials required such as aggregates and cement. Coarse aggregate exceeds 60% of concrete by volume so new concepts and technology is increasing widely to re-use of industrial wastes and some alternate materials. Using of self-compacting concrete makes the compressive strength more appropriate. Using of 2% of self-compacting concrete will gives the much easier mix of concrete. II. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY A. Materials required for making of translucent concrete Six types of concrete cubes were prepared for testing of mechanical properties. Optical fibers, wooden mould and cement constituent material are required to make the Revised Manuscript Received on January 05, 2020. * Correspondence Author B. Raghava Maheedhar *, Department of Civil Engineering, JNTUK, Aditya college of engineering, Surampallem, India. Email: raghava110@gmail.com V. Naresh Kumar Varma, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH, Gokaraju Rangaraju college of engineering and technology, Hyderabad, India. Email: varma.2287@gmail.com B. Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH, Gokaraju Rangaraju college of engineering and technology, Hyderabad, India. translucent concrete. For making of translucent concrete wooden mould are prepared with two ends drilled with 1mm driller. The optical fibers are inserted in drilled moulds and the concrete is poured in the moulds and cured for 24 hours. Fig.1.Translucent concrete block. B. Translucent concrete mould preparation. As per the given Indian standards cubes, panels, beams , cylinders are to be made of is moulds which are made of cast iron or iron moulds , for making of translucent concrete such moulds are not adaptable to make such concrete , we need a special characteristic moulds which are flexible to make translucent concrete . For making of translucent concrete on can use moulds made of wood or form boards which are very flexible to mould and keep holes where ever it is required. Here the faces of wooden moulds are drilled with the drilling bit of 10 mm diameter and 5mm diameter .optical fibers are passed into the drilled holes and are tightened [2]. Standard mould size of 150*150*150 mm and panel size of 500*250*20 mm are made with wood. Fig 2 shows the optical fiber insertion in wooden moulds. Fig.2 Wooden moulds with optical fibers. C. Preparation of Translucent Concrete cubes Translucent concrete is prepared by following steps.  Wooden moulds drilled with 3 mm holes with uniform variations.  Insert the optical fibers where the holes are drilled. These holes are drilled according to the weight % of cement.  Calculation of mix design according to IS10262:2009, and by considering sieve analysis according to IS 456:2000 Mechanical Properties of Light Transmitting Concrete B. Raghava Maheedhar, V. Naresh Kumar Varma, B. Bhanu Prakash Reddy