Recent developments of radiation shielding concrete in nuclear and radioactive waste storage facilities–a state of the art review
Concrete-known for its inert properties-plays a pivotal role in nuclear and radioactive waste
storage, providing a robust barrier against radiation. Blended concrete made up of …
storage, providing a robust barrier against radiation. Blended concrete made up of …
[HTML][HTML] Radiation-shielding concrete: A review of materials, performance, and the impact of radiation on concrete properties
The efficiency of radiation shielding is crucial across industries having radioactive activities,
from medical facilities to nuclear power stations. Radiation-Shielding Concrete (RSC) …
from medical facilities to nuclear power stations. Radiation-Shielding Concrete (RSC) …
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 …
Compressive strength and microstructure of alkali-activated fly ash/slag binders at high temperature
This paper reports the results of the compressive strength and microstructure of various
alkali-activated binders at elevated temperatures of 300 and 600° C. The binders were …
alkali-activated binders at elevated temperatures of 300 and 600° C. The binders were …
Effect of heavy-weight recycled materials on radiation shielding and properties of high-strength concrete with CEM III
This research aims to study the effect of replacing up to 100% of recycled coarse aggregates
with heavyweight aggregates. In addition to the effect of adding heavyweight aggregate slag …
with heavyweight aggregates. In addition to the effect of adding heavyweight aggregate slag …
Gamma-ray attenuation coefficients and transmission thickness of high consistency heavyweight concrete containing mineral admixture
In the study, high consistency heavyweight concrete mixtures containing barite aggregate
were produced by using some common mineral admixtures (viscosity modifier, silica fume …
were produced by using some common mineral admixtures (viscosity modifier, silica fume …
Gamma ray and neutron shielding characteristics of polypropylene fiber-reinforced heavyweight concrete exposed to high temperatures
The residual properties of shielding structures need to be redefined after exposure to
elevated temperatures due to their probable radiological hazards on biodiversity. In this …
elevated temperatures due to their probable radiological hazards on biodiversity. In this …
Experimental study on ultra-high performance concrete with high fire resistance under simultaneous effect of elevated temperature and impact loading
Fire is a big risk to buildings and structures, posing a great threat to human lives. In this
study, a newly developed ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was investigated …
study, a newly developed ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was investigated …
Influence of elevated temperature on properties of radiation shielding concrete with electric arc furnace slag as coarse aggregate
AL Beaucour, P Pliya, F Faleschini, R Njinwoua… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The development of value-added materials from by-product of the steel-making process can
promote sustainability in construction to move towards a circular economy. The use of …
promote sustainability in construction to move towards a circular economy. The use of …
Effects of high temperatures on the splitting tensile strength and gamma ray shielding performance of radiation shielding concrete
L Luo, Z Chen, Q Tao, L Xie, D Jin, Z Li… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The residual properties of radiation shielding concrete subjected to high temperatures
require reassessment, considering that it may be exposed to high temperatures during …
require reassessment, considering that it may be exposed to high temperatures during …