Light-transmissible construction material and manufacturing method for the same

Abstract

A light-transmissible construction material and manufacturing method for the same. The light-transmissible construction material comprises at least a light-transmitting unit and a concrete unit. The light-transmitting unit has a light entrance end, a light exit end, and a lateral wall between both ends. The lateral wall of the light-transmitting unit is enclosed and surrounded with the concrete unit. The light entrance and exit end of the light-transmitting unit are exposed from two opposite surfaces of the concrete unit. A method for manufacturing the same light-transmissible construction material comprises: placing at least one light-transmitting unit between two side formworks; filling the concrete grout between above two side formworks; and drying the concrete grout to form the light-transmissible construction material.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 11 / 445,276, filed on Jun. 2, 2006, for which priority is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §120; and this application claims priority of application Ser. No. 094,132,248 filed in Taiwan, R.O.C. on Sep. 15, 2005 under 35 U.S.C. §119; the entire contents of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to a light-transmissible construction material and a method for manufacturing the same; particularly, the present invention relates to a material for constructing a light-transmissible or semi-light-transmissible structure and a method for manufacturing the same.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Concrete plays a very important role for modern architecture structures in recent years. And its adjustable gravity and other multiple applications make it highly practicable for...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a light-transmissible construction material that can be used to create structures that allow light to pass through. This material is made up of a light-transmissible unit and concrete unit, which work together to provide strength and allow light to pass through. The light-transmissible unit has a lateral wall enclosed in concrete, and the light can enter and exit through the exposed surfaces of the concrete. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the light-transmissible construction material, as well as a construction structure system that can measure internal fractures or other forms of damage. Overall, the invention allows for the creation of structures that allow light to pass through while still maintaining their strength.

Problems solved by technology

However, most architects and engineers are more concerned about the use of concrete material on the structure design rather than the exterior design work.

However, the traditional concrete, brick, wood and other construction material are mostly opaque in property.

Furthermore, as a result of the opaque character of concrete material, it is not easy to discover the internal structure fracture from the surface when the structure is affected by the external force.

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