In this paper, a smart transparent concrete - novel construction material was manufactured with POF and FBG by drilling
through the cement and mortar in order to utilize the light guiding ability of POF and the sensing properties of FBG,
respectively. The main purpose was to use sunlight as a light source in order to reduce the power consumption of
illumination. Meanwhile, the steady sensing offered by FBG allows detection of potential internal deformation of the
concrete. Additionally, experiments to study the mechanical performance of the concrete infused with POF were carried
out.