[HTML][HTML] Additives in concrete to enhance neutron attenuation characteristics–A critical review
P Gokul, JA Kumar, R Preetha, S Chattopadhyaya… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
To benefit of humankind, radiation is used in medicine, industry, and academics, as well as
for generating electricity. Neutron radiation is a kind of ionisation emission that releases free …
for generating electricity. Neutron radiation is a kind of ionisation emission that releases free …
Effect of aggregate and fibre types on ultra-high-performance concrete designed for radiation shielding
This research examines the properties of ultra-high-performance (UHPC) and heavyweight
radiation shielding concrete (UHPHSC). Several types of heavy-weight fine aggregates …
radiation shielding concrete (UHPHSC). Several types of heavy-weight fine aggregates …
Experimental, analytical, and simulation studies of modified concrete mix for radiation shielding in a mixed radiation field
The current study assessed two concrete mixes prepared using dolomite and barite/limonite
aggregates to shield against both energetic photons and neutrons. After that, a designed mix …
aggregates to shield against both energetic photons and neutrons. After that, a designed mix …
Radiation shielding properties of modified concrete mixes and their suitability in dry storage cask
MG El-Samrah, MAA Zamora, DR Novog… - Progress in Nuclear …, 2022 - Elsevier
Radiation shielding properties of 8 concrete mixes were studied in detail. The concrete
mixes included 4 coarse aggregate types; dolomite, barite, ilmenite, and celestite, and 2 …
mixes included 4 coarse aggregate types; dolomite, barite, ilmenite, and celestite, and 2 …
The radiation shielding and microstructure properties of quartzic and metakaolin based geopolymer concrete
Today, binders with low CO 2 emissions are preferred in building design. Geopolymers have
lower CO 2 emissions than conventional concrete and Portland cement. This study …
lower CO 2 emissions than conventional concrete and Portland cement. This study …
Valorization of hazardous chrysotile by H3BO3 incorporation to produce an innovative eco-friendly radiation shielding concrete: Implications on physico-mechanical …
For the first time, the hazardous chrysotile was valorized as an aggregate in radiation
shielding concrete (RSC). This was accomplished through its amalgamation with two …
shielding concrete (RSC). This was accomplished through its amalgamation with two …
Effects of nano titanium and nano silica on high‐strength concrete properties incorporating heavyweight aggregate
This investigation aims to study the effect of replacing 100% of fine and coarse aggregates
with heavyweight aggregates and adding nano titanium (NT) and nano silica (NS) on …
with heavyweight aggregates and adding nano titanium (NT) and nano silica (NS) on …
Mechanical properties, attenuation coefficient, and microstructure of ultra high-performance heavyweight concrete for radiation shielding applications
This paper explores the characteristics of ultra-high-performance heavyweight radiation
shielding concrete by using many types of radiation-resistant aggregates. The experimental …
shielding concrete by using many types of radiation-resistant aggregates. The experimental …
Synthesis and characterization of Polyethylene/B4C composite, and its neutron shielding performance in cementitious materials: Experimental and simulation studies
Boron compounds are effective neutron shielding materials because of their high neutron
reaction cross-section. However, their use is limited in cementitious materials because of the …
reaction cross-section. However, their use is limited in cementitious materials because of the …
Preparation of Mortar with Fe2O3 Nanoparticles for Radiation Shielding Application
The current study aims to investigate the radiation shielding properties of mortar samples
with Fe2O3 nanoparticles for radiation protection applications. For the reference mortar (free …
with Fe2O3 nanoparticles for radiation protection applications. For the reference mortar (free …