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1. A
PRESENTATION
ON
AN EXPERIMENTALANALYSIS OF TRANSLUCENT
CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN
SUBMITTED BY:
SUHOTRA GUPTA.
MCMN1CT18009
GUIDED BY:
ASST PROF. Mr. SOHIT AGARWAL.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
M.TECH
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

2. CONTENTS
• ABSTRACT.
• INTRODUCTION.
• OBJECTIVES.
• LITERATURE REVIEWS.
• MATERIALS USED FOR TRANSLUCENT CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN.
• METHODOLOGY.
• TESTS CONDUCTED.
• RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS.
• CALCULATIONS.
• RATE ANALYSIS.
• ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES.
• SCOPE OF FUTURE STUDY.
• CONCLUSION.
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
• REFERENCES.

3. Abstract
Concrete masonry unit or the concrete block plays an important role in the
construction industry. Light translucent concrete is one of the most
innovative technology that are introduced recently in the construction
industry. The main motive of the translucent concrete block is to save the
artificial energy and maximum use of the natural sunlight during day time.
In the research work resin is used as a medium in the concrete block that is
commonly used for construction purpose. This translucent concrete block
is formed by Resin, Cement, Sand and required amount of water according
to water cement ratio. In this research for experimental and analysis point
of view 150mm x 150mm x 150 mm size wooden mould were used for
the casting of this blocks. The ratio of cement and sand which is taken
for the preparation of specimen is 1:5 as per IS Code 2185.1:2005. The
water cement ratio are kept 0.5 for the preparation of the material.

4. INTRODUCTION
Resin based translucent concrete blocks mainly used for partition wall in the
green building and it is one of the most newest materials with various types
of applications in the architecture, decoration and even construction
purpose.

5. TRANSLUCENT CONCRETE BLOCK
USING RESIN

6. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
OBJECTIVES:
• To study the compressive strength of resin translucent concrete block.
• To study the water permeability of resin translucent concrete block.
• To study the ultrasonic pulse velocity test of resin translucent concrete
block.
• To check the light transmittance of resin translucent concrete block by
Lux meter.

7. LITERATURE REVIEW
Shen Juan and Zhou Zhi (2019)
In this research paper it has been observed that the researcher used the diameter of the resin
cylindrical rod which was 22 mm and the length was 20 mm, 60 mm, and 105 mm in
diameter. The light guide had excellent light transmittance which can be as high as 93%
within the thickness of 100 mm and the light transmittance is 60% with the thickness
exceeding 100 mm. The•
Compressive strength of the resin translucent concrete block
decreased with the increase of content of the resin respectively and when the area ratio was
within the 5%, the compressive strength of resin concrete was close to plain concrete.
Shradha Nimbalkar (2019)
In this research work it have seen that the light-transmitting concrete is an excellent
constructional material. It was observed that the compressive strength of translucent
concrete is increased by 4% optical fibres and decreased by 5% optical fiber but it is also
found that when we increased the percentage of the optical fiber from 2% to 3%, light
intensity increased and was high during the time of afternoon. It is also seen that the
changes in surface area of concrete block lead to the decrease in the light intensity. Light
transmitting concrete gives good aesthetic views to the buildings and is energy efficiently.
The cost of light-transmitting concrete isalso rather high but cost is justified because of its
useful advantages.

8. LITERATURE REVIEW
Nawaz Shakeel (2019)
In this research it hass been found that the transmission of light in the block
depends upon the amount of plastic optical fibers used. When we increases the
number of fibers in a sample the light transmission increase but at the same time
rather the compressive strength decreases.

9. LITERATURE REVIEW
Poornima D (2019)
In this research it has been studied that the researcher find the compressive strength of light
transmitting concrete with 10% replacement of the cement by silica fume has been
increased by 17.13% than that of conventional concrete and also saw that the compressive
strength of light transmitting concrete with 15% replacement of cement by silica fume has
been increased by 22.76% than that of conventional concrete. The researcher also examined
that the split tensile strength of concrete with 10% replacement of the cement by silica
fume increased by the 13.61% compared to ordinary one. This it can be used sufficiently
and can helps in the consumption of electricity.
Aniket Yadav, Shubham Shekhar, Abhishek Anan, Akashdeep Badal, Dr.Bushra Zaman
(2018)
Compressive strength of the translucent concrete decreases with the increase in the
percentage of optical fiber. But compressive strength can be improved by adding small
proportion of rice husk and steel fiber. POF-based transparent concrete can be used as an
art which could be used in museums, commercial buildings, hospitals, and specific
exhibitions rather than just a construction material so that the consumption of electricity can
takes place.

10. LITERATURE REVIEW
Shreyas (2018)
In this research it has been found that there is an 5% to 10% increase in
initial compressive strength for 7 days & also increase 10% to 15% in
initial compressive strength for 28 days to an optical fibers mix up to 3%.
But on the other hand the initial & final characteristic compressive strength
gradually decreases with an increase in Optical fibers in the concrete mix.
The transparent concrete made with plastic optical fibres finds its
applications mainly in partition wall rather than structural element such as
columns and beams. The researcher concluded that the Optical fibers can be
used in concrete mix up to 5% replacement will give an excellent results
both in strength & quality aspects.

11. LITERATURE REVIEW
Dhevam Shah (2018)
In this research it has been studied that the researcher used optical fibers as it’s important
basic materials for making to translucent concrete in which they tested the concrete for
compressive strength for 7,14 and 28days and found that the 40% more strength compare
to the cube which does not contain optical fibers. They also get that 70% light
transmission using optical fibers in concrete blocks.
Abdel Majeed (2016)
In this research it has been studied that the researcher that the compressive strength with
the standard concrete mix samples was found to be 26.52 N/mm2, and adding POF to the
concrete has a variable impact on the compressive strength, and with the greatest
improvement 34.16 N/mm2 with POF concrete with using fibres of 1.5 mm diameter
spaced 10 mm apart for a percentage of 1.43% of fibers, and based on the results of the
UPV test in the concrete samples, it is very much clear that the compressive strength of
the specimens increased with time. The maximum amount of the light that passing
through the cubes was 75.53 Lux using fibers of 1.5 mm diameter spaces 10 mm apart for
a percentage of 1.43% of fibers.

12. LITERATURE REVIEW
Nikhil K (2016)
In this research paper it has been seen that the translucent block is used in many
ways and implement into many ways and be highly advantageous, in this
experiment it is observed that the if the percentage of optical fibers increased then
the compressive strength decreases. It can be concluded that the strength of the
translucent concrete is inversely proportional to the light transmission of the
concrete. Transparent concrete acquires the maximum effects when used in
environment with a high degree of light contrast such as this illuminated table in a
dimly lit room.

13. MATERIALS USED FOR TRANSLUCENT
CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN
• ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT (OPC):
In this research work Ultratech OPC cement is used which comes under IS
Code:8112:1989 for 43 Grade Ordinary Portland Cement for the
preparation of resin translucent concrete block.

14. S. NO PARTICULA
RS
VALUES
1. Specific
Gravity
3.15
2. Initial
setting time
30min
3. Final
setting time
600min
4. Fineness 300 m3/kg
5. Fineness
modulus
2-7%
PROPERTIES OFORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT
(OPC):

15. MATERIALS USED FOR TRANSLUCENT
CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN
• FINE AGGREGATES:
River sand is used as an fine aggregates for this research work for the
preparation of resin translucent concrete block. There are various categories
of river sand but for the preparation of this resin translucent concrete block
Zone-I river sand is used which is easily available in the market in cheaper
rate. River sand is one of the most important ingredient like cement which is
used for the manufacturing of the resin translucent concrete block.

16. S.
N
O
PARTICUL
ARS
VALUES
1. Fineness
Modulus
2.8
2. Specifc
Gravity
2.64
3. Water
Absorptio
n
1.46
4. Bulk
Density
1.74
Kg/Lt
PROPERTIES OF FINE AGGREGATES:

17. MATERIALS USED FOR TRANSLUCENT
CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN
• RESIN:
Resin is the main ingredients that are used for the preparation of the
translucent concrete block. Resin plays an vital role in the transmission of
the sunlight light through the concrete block as resin is transparent material
by which sunlight can easily penetrate through the resin strip, which
commonly helps the building for the minimum use of artificial light during
day time where sunlight cannot able enters and maximum use of natural
sunlight which helps the consumption of energy. The grade of Resin which
is used in this experiment for the preparation of resin strips is Lapox B-47
Resin and Curing Hardner AH-714. Diameter of Resin Strip Used is 5
mm.
S.NO DESCRIPTION RESIN (VALUE) HARDNER (VALUE)
1. Colour Clear liquid Yellowish brown
2. Viscosity 450-650 500-1000
3. Density 1.15-1.17 0.96-0.98
4. Specific
Gravity
1.8 1.08-1.10

18. RESIN STRIPS 5MM DIAMETER AND 150 MM LENGTH

19. MATERIALS USED FOR TRANSLUCENT
CONCRETE BLOCK USING RESIN
• WATER:
Water is one of the most important and key ingredients which when mixed
with the cement forms a paste that binds the aggregates together and also
maintain the water cement ratio and helps in the workability of the cement
mortar paste. Portable water which is easily available in the laboratory are
used for casting of all the specimen of resin translucent concrete block of
desired shape and size. In these experimental analysis 0.5% water cement
ratio was used.

20. METHODOLOGY
• PREPARATION OF MOULD FOR CASTING:
The mould required for the prototype for the making of block should be
made up of various types of easily available material like either tin, wood ,
plywood . In this research work 150 mm x150 mm x150mm size of ply
wooden mould is used in which the cement sand mortar and resin strips is
casted for the manufacture of resin translucent concrete block. For the
experiment like compressive strength , water permeability, UPSV test of
resin translucent mortar concrete block the standard size of block should
be 150 mm x150 mm x150mm as IS:2185.1:2005, IS:3085-1965.

21. CASTING OF RESIN STRIPS
METHODOLOGY

22. METHODOLOGY
PREPARATION OF RESIN TRANSLUCENT CONCRETE BLOCK

23. METHODOLOGY
• PROPORTIONING AND MIXING OF MATERIALS:
In this research work mix ratio of 1:5 (cement : river sand) is used. The
water cement ratio of 0.5 is adopted as per requirement. The materials is
mixed thoroughly with proper water cement ratio for the manufacture of
the block. Also used various percentage of resin strips in the mortar
concrete block according to its weight i.e 0.6%, 1.2% and 1.8%.

24. METHODOLOGY
• PROPORTIONING AND MIXING OF
MATERIALS:

25. METHODOLOGY
• PROPORTIONING AND MIXING OF
MATERIALS:

26. METHODOLOGY
• PREPARATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF RESIN STRIPS IN MOULD:
The resin and the hardner proportion will be 1:2 ratio. In the making of resin
strips first of all the mixture of resin and the hardner is mixed thoroughly in
desired proportion otherwise the hardening of the resin strips will not take
place properly. The casting of resin will take place by the help of water level
tube which is 5mm diameter. Filling of resin in this transparent tube with
the help of syringe and keep it for 24 hour so that it can gain its strength and
hardened enough. After this resin gets hardened , cut the tube into desired
length of 160mm as the size of the cube is 150mm x150mm x 150mm so
keep 10mm more so that the resin strips can look easily from outside which
helps the sunlight to penetrate through this resin strips. After this strips gets
cut into desired shape. Peel of the rubber tube from outside with the help of
blade, and finally the strips gets ready for its use. The resin strips will kept
vertically in the plywood mould during the time of casting of concrete.
•

27. METHODOLOGY
• PREPARATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF
RESIN STRIPS IN MOULD:

28. METHODOLOGY
• CASTING AND CURING OF CONCRETE SPECIMEN:
The casting of translucent concrete block take place with the help of
ordinary Portland cement, sand and certain amount of resin strips as per
ratio considered. After casting of concrete block keep the block in normal
room temperature for 24 hours and after that demould the cube from the
mould and pour the cube in the fresh water tank for 7 days and 28 days for
respective testing purposes.

29. METHODOLOGY
• CASTING CONCRETE SPECIMEN:

30. METHODOLOGY
• CURING OF CONCRETE SPECIMEN:

31. TESTS CONDUCTED
• COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST:
In this research work comparison was made between the resin translucent
concrete block with cement concrete block which is used as control
specimen. In this experimental work different percentage of resin strips in
the making of this block and it is observed the result. Test of this samples
conducted for 7 days and 28 days and it was noticed that compressive
strength of the block increases when percentage of resin strips
increases upto certain extent. Therefore resin can be used for the
manufacturing of the concrete block. As we know that according to
IS:2185.1:2005 table no: 2, clauses (5.1,5.2,9.4) the compressive strength
of solid and hollow block for wall should be min between 4-5 N/mm2 and
in the experiment it is found that compressive strength is more that this
permissive limit so it can be easily used for partitionwall.

32. TESTS CONDUCTED
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST:

33. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST

34. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST

35. METHODOLOGY
• WATER PERMEABILITY TEST:
This test is conducted to measure the amount of water penetrates or enters
the specimen as well as leaving the specimen. We can also say that it is
help to determine the resistance of concrete against water under hydrostatic
pressure, and the water pressure will be 50 Kg/cm2 for 72 hours.
In this experiment it is noticed that water permeability for various
percentage of resin strips is better with compare to control specimen
but not satisfactory. After the study it is observed that resin
translucent concrete block is poor in water permeability test. According
to IS code 2645:2003 in Table no 2 clauses 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 it is mentioned
that if the depth of water penetrates the specimen more than 25mm then it
is not safe for use, as experiment is conducted the depth of water
penetration is more in control specimen as well as tested specimen.
Therefore this block is not safe where rainfall occurs frequently. Further
study is required to minimise the penetration of water into the resin
concrete block so that it can be use safely in construction purpose.

36. METHODOLOGY
• WATER PERMEABILITY TEST:

37. WATER PERMEABILITY TEST

38. WATER PERMEABILITY TEST

39. WATER PERMEABILITY TEST

40. METHODOLOGY
• ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST:
This experiment is conducted to determine the amount of void that are
present inside the resin translucent concrete block specimen. Ultrasonic
wave travels only in concrete medium, if the wave does not found concrete
medium then it will take more time to receive the wave from source to the
receiver. The main objective of this experiment is to determine the
homogeneity of the concrete, to find the cracks other fractures present
inside the resin translucent concrete block. It is found that this specimen
are of medium quality. There are minimum amount of voids, cracks, are
present inside the concrete block and it can be reduced by compaction use
of fine sand instead of using river sand as per IS code 13311.1:1992, table
no 2.

41. METHODOLOGY
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST:

42. ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST

43. METHODOLOGY
• LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE TEST:
This test is one of the most important test that are performed in this
experiment. This experiment is totally based on this test. It is done to
determine and to observe the amount of light or lumen passes
through the resin concrete block so that use of artificial light can be
minimised. Lux meter is used and 100W bulb is used to performed this
test. Bulb is fixed in a certain distance from the resin concrete block and
concrete block is placed between the lux meter and the 100 W bulb, after
that light turned on and reading of the Lux meter is noted to determine the
amount of light passing through the 150mm per resin concrete block. In
this experiment we come to know that intensity of light means lumen
increases with increase in percentage of resin strips that are present in the
concrete block. Therefore this block can be easily used in green building
for the consumption of electricity.

44. METHODOLOGY
LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE TEST :

45. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST (7 DAYS AND 28 DAYS):
SAMPLE NO: COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH IN 7 DAYS
(N/mm2 ):
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH IN 28
DAYS N/mm2 ):
CONTROL SAMPLE 3.2 4.44
0.6 % RESIN 3.37 5.63
1.2 % RESIN 4.11 5.75
1.8 % RESIN 3.9 5.78

46. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST:
It is clearly seen that in compare with the control specimen the various
types of specimen using different types of percentages of resin, when
percentage of resin increases in the specimen the compressive strength
also increases in the following percentage of resin i.e 0.6 %, 1.2 % and
1.8 % of resin strips having compressive strength of 4.44 N/mm2 , 5.63
N/mm2, 5.75 v, 5.78 N/mm2 but this increase of compressive strength
upto certain limit after that there will be a decrease in the compressive
strength by addition of resin strips. This compressive strength of this
specimen which is permissible as per IS Code:2185.1.2005 in concrete
masonry unit so we can say that it is safe to use this typs of translucent
concrete block comprises of resin strips percentage from 0.6 to 1.8. in
the IS Code:2185.1.2005 it is mentioned that the compressive strength
must be in between 4 N/mm2 to 5 N/mm2 in case of load bearing wall.
So it is safe to use the mentioned percentage of resin in translucent
concrete block.

47. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• WATER PERMEABILITY TEST:
SPECIMEN DEPTH OF WATER
PENETRATION (MM)
PROTECTIVE QUALITY
Control Specimen 129 MM Poor
0.6 % Resin Strips 123 MM Poor
1.2% Resin Strips 107 MM Poor
1.8% Resin Strips 113 MM Poor

48. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• WATER PERMEABILITY TEST:
It is clearly noticed that the water permeability of the resin translucent
concrete block decreases as the percentage of resin strips increased in the
specimen but as per IS code 2645:2003 in Table no 2 clauses 4.2.1 and
4.2.2 it is mentioned that if the depth of water penetrates the specimen
more than 25mm then it is not safe for use thus this resin translucent
concrete block is not safe in water permeability test.

49. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST:
SPECIMEN VELOCITY KM/S QUALITY
Control Specimen 2.5 Doubtful
0.6 % Resin Strips 3.2 Medium
1.2% Resin Strips 3.13 Medium
1.8% Resin Strips 3 Medium

50. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST:
It is clearly seen that the ultrasonic pulse velocity increases when the
percentage of resin strips increases from control specimen to 0.6 % , and
again decreasing from 1.2 % and 1.8 %. As per IS code 13311.1:1992,
table no 2 it is mentioned that if the velocity of USPV test lied below 3.0
then the quality of grading is doubtful, if it lied between 3.0 to 3.5 then it is
medium, if it lied between 3.5 to 4.5 then it is good and above 4.5 the quality
is excellent. As per experiment the quality of grading is mentioned in table
no 16. As we can seen that the control specimen is doubtful and other
specimen which consists of resin strips are medium quality because due to
presence of resin strips that can be void present inside the block or the travel
time of ultrasonic wave take time due to the presence of resin strips inside
the block as it find only the concrete surface to travel from source to the
receiver as resin obstruct the path thus increases the travel time.
Therefore we can say that resin translucent concrete can be used for partition
wall as the presence of voids and cracks in the block are minimal.

51. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE TEST:
SPECIMEN LUX/ 150 MM2 CUBE
Control Specimen 0
0.6 % Resin Strips 3
1.2% Resin Strips 7
1.8% Resin Strips 11

52. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE TEST:
In this experiment it is observed in the table 17 and fig 26 that the
increases in the percentage of resin strips 0.6 %, 1.2 %, 1.8 % in the
translucent concrete block also increases the intensity of light 3, 7, 11 Lux
that passes through the specimen which is directly proportional. But by
keeping in mind with the other test of this specimen the suitable
percentage to use in this specimen is 1.2 % of resin strips which follows
all the necessity in construction technology.

53. CALCULATIONS
SPECIMEN COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
TEST
IN 28 DAYS (N/mm2 ):
WATER
PERMEABILITY
TEST (MM):
CONTROL
SPECIMEN
S1=98.8/(150.40X150.74)=4.36.
S2=102.4/(150.57X150.38)=4.52.
AVG=4.44.
S1=112.
S2=114.
AVG-113.
0.6 % RESIN
STRIPS
S1=132.6/(150.47X150.53)=5.85.
S2=122.5/(150.47X150.53)=5.41.
AVG=5.63.
S1=106.
S2=108.
AVG-107.
1.2 % RESIN
STRIPS
S1=125.4/(150.49X150.89)=5.52.
S2=135.6/(150.49X150.60)=5.98.
AVG-5.75.
S1=121.
S2=124.
AVG-123.
1.8 % RESIN
STRIPS
S1=126.6/(150.58X150.35)=5.59.
S2=136.0/(150.48X150.51)=6.00.
AVG=5.79.
S1=112.
S2=114.
AVG-113.

54. CALCULATIONS
SPECIMEN: TRAVEL PATH
LENGTH (MM):
TRAVEL TIME (µS): Velocity KM/S:
(28 DAYS)
CONTROL SPECIMEN 150
150
62.00
57.50
S1=150/62.0=2.42.
S2=150/57.50=2.61.
AVG=2.51
0.6 % RESIN STRIPS 150
150
46.90
46.90
S1=150/46.90=3.20.
S2=150/46.90=3.20.
AVG=3.2
1.2 % RESIN STRIPS 150
150
52.90
48.00
S1=150/52.9=2.84.
S2=150/48.0=3.13.
AVG=2.98
1.8 % RESIN STRIPS 150
150
50.50
50.00
S1=150/50.50=2.97.
S2=150/50=3.00.
AVG=2.98

55. ADVANTAGES
• Energy savings can be done utilization of resin translucent concrete
block and maximum use of natural sunlight.
• It has very good architectural propertiesfor giving good aesthetical
views to the building.
• Highest UV resistance.
• Less use or mortar in the walls for plastering.

56. DISADVANTAGES
• Skilled labour is required for the manufacturing of these block.
• Cost of construction is high.
• Weight is a main factor which can be reduced by using flyash.
• Maintenance required.

57. SCOPE FOR FUTURE STUDY
• There are very limited research that has been done for translucent concrete so far, and
that is a vast scope for this research on various aspects regarding strength, durability,
mechanical property and light guiding characteristics.
• This study is carried out for compressive strength test, water permeability test, USPV
test, so it can be extended for various other study like air permeability test, thermal
conductivity test, split tensile test, flexural strength test, efflorescence and water
absorption test.
• In this study river sand is used that is why the weight of block is more as compared to
flyash and AAC block, thus the weight of the block can be reduced by using of standard
sand and use of flyash in further study.
• In the further study various diameter of resin strips can be used to determine the various
properties of the block.
• Admixtures can be added to improve the damp proofing of the resin translucent
concrete block.
• Glass fiber can be used instead of resin strips if possible else other experiment can be
carried out in resin only.
• By varying the angles of the incident light, its effects can be found on the transmittance
character.
• Durability aspects such as alkali resistance, salts resistance, sulphate resistance , effects
of sea water ( Rapid Chloride PenetrationTtest ) can be performed.
• In further study, change in the diameter of the resin strips also increases the intensity of
light that passes through the specimen.
• We can also use some percentage of jute or banana fiber to increase the strength of the
specimen.

58. CONCLUSION
• Resin is the material which is used for the preparation of translucent
concrete block is easily available in the market on the other hand it is
easy to cast and handled during the casting of resin and specimen.
• It takes less time for the preparation of resin translucent concrete
block which is commonly used as a load bearing masonry concrete
block.
• It is noted and examined that the compressive strength of the resin
translucent concrete block is much better that the control specimen
which is commonly a masonry concrete block made upon cement and
fine aggregates having a density of 1800 Kg/m3.

59. CONCLUSION
• It is observed that the compressive strength of this specimen for 28
days and concludes that for control specimen compressive strength is
4.44 N/mm2 and for 0.6 % of resin strips the compressive strength
increases to 5.63 N/mm2 which means the strength increases upto
20.80 % , by using 1.2 % resin strips the compressive strength
increases to 5.75 which means the strength increases upto 29.50 %
and by using 1.8 % resin strips the compressive strength increases to
5.78 which means the strength increases upto 30.18 %.

60. CONCLUSION
• It is observed that for water permeability test of the resin translucent
concrete block decreases as the percentage of resin strips increased 0
%, 0.6 %, 1.2 %, 1.8 % in the specimen but as per IS code 2645:2003
in Table no 2 clauses 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 it is mentioned that if the depth
of water penetrates the specimen more than 25mm then it is not safe
for use. The variation of depth of water penetration is 129 mm for
control concrete masonry block, 123 mm for 0.6 %, 107 mm for 1.2 %
and 113 mm for 1.8 % which is not at all safe for usage.

61. CONCLUSION
• For ultrasonic pulse velocity test it is concluded that there are void
that are present inside the specimen as resin gets inserted during
casting improper compaction of these specimen leads to the presence
of minimum amount of voids in the sample. On the other hand this
can also be minimised by using standard or fine sand and also
application of flyash for the preparation of these specimen.

62. CONCLUSION
• This resin translucent concrete block is very good at light
transmission, as the percentage of resin increases the light intensity
also increases. Keeping everything in the mind 1.2 % resin
translucent concrete block can be used extensively in construction
industry.
• It increases the aesthetic beautification of the building, on the other
hand resin translucent concrete block saves artificial source of
energy and hels in consumption of energy and utilization of natural
source of energy.
• It can be concluded that this resin translucent concrete block is surely
a advanced construction material for present and future generation in
construction technology.

63. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
With due respect I like to thank all the faculty member who have given
me the opportunity and helped me to complete these Review Paper work
in my Master of Technology thesis work. I want to express my gratitude
to our Civil Department, ITM University, Gwalior for given me a
immense support specially one of our faculty Prof. Sohit Agarwal
(Department of Civil Engineering, ITM University, Gwalior). I also want
to thank one of the Lab In Charge (Global Lab) in Kolkata where I am
done my thesis practical work Mr. Shaswata Mukherjee, and Mr.
Devendra Khan , Samsuddin Mollah for their guidance support in the
laboratory to complete my experimental work.
Finally, I am grateful to my parents who have supported me from the
beginning to complete this work.

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