Chapter 26—Radiation Effects and Shielding

M Polivka; HS Davis

doi:10.1520/STP35626S

SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1978

STP35626S

Chapter 26—Radiation Effects and Shielding

Portland cement concrete is an ideal material for use in construction of radiation shields. Although there are other materials that could be employed for radiation shielding purposes, concrete is not only economical, but it also has the advantage of being a material that can be cast into any desired homogeneous structural shape. Concrete is now commonly used for shielding of atomic research facilities, nuclear power plants, and for radiation medical and research units or equipment.

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Polivka, M

University of California, Berkeley, Calif.

Davis, HS

United Nuclear Industries, Inc., Richland, Wash.

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Developed by Committee: C09

Pages: 420–434

DOI: 10.1520/STP35626S

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4712-6

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0612-3

Chapter 26—Radiation Effects and Shielding

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