Fiber Optic Concrete Wall

Luccon is made of fiber optic strands called eska which are embedded in layers into blocks of concrete like a lasagna.

Fiber optic concrete wall.

Weather doing a pour in place or mold cast fiber optics adds richness elegance and a sight to be seen. Fiber optic concrete countertops are the latest big movers around the world. These optical fibres are cast into the concrete by threading them. For our purposes we will deal with just the light carrying properties of fiber optics.

Steel reinforced precast concrete is a strong and durable material with our buildings rated for 150 mph wind loads and. Quick vid of my fiber optic concrete table project. The result was worth the cost and labor thoug. Unlimited ideas with fiber from walkways walls countertops and architectural designs.

Insert fiber optic cables one by one through the mold so each fiber extends at least 1 4 inch through the mold. Fiber optic cobblestone patio walkway project a contribution designed and constructed by chris scirto this ambitious project finished in august 2013 was inspired from the walt disney world epcot innoventions outdoor walkway. We built a concrete bad with fiber optic lights in it to look like stars at night. Fibre optic light transmitting concrete is made by using a combination of fibre optic cables and concrete.

A decorative concrete installation with fiber optics begins with the right mix. Material were around 500 and it took about 12 hours total. While the blocks have the strength and weight of concrete the fiber optics. Light in a fiber optic cable travels through the core by constantly bouncing back and forth.

Give each fiber a slight tug at a perpendicular angle to make sure it fits snugly. When the concrete is cast and the surface inverted these fiber optic bristles will stick up from the top. Mix designs need to be very fluid or respond well to vibration so the concrete will flow and encapsulate the fibers explains jeffrey girard p e president of the concrete countertop institute.