Determination and calculation of gamma and neutron shielding characteristics of concretes containing different hematite proportions

Osman Gencel; Ahmet Bozkurt; Erol Kam; Turgay Korkut

doi:10.1016/j.anucene.2011.08.010

Determination and calculation of gamma and neutron shielding characteristics of concretes containing different hematite proportions

Osman Gencel, Ahmet Bozkurt, Erol Kam, Turgay Korkut^*

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Abstract

To obtain gamma and neutron attenuation characteristics experimental measurements and Monte Carlo simulations were carried out for hematite-loaded concrete samples. Also, the mechanical strength of samples was studied. However, the results for neutron attenuation reveal that there is no effect of hematite inclusion in concrete with respect to the neutron absorption capability. Gamma-ray attenuation capability and the mechanical strength both increased with increasing the hematite percent.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2719-2723
Number of pages	5
Journal	Annals of Nuclear Energy
Volume	38
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2011.08.010
Publication status	Published - Dec 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Concrete
Hematite
Monte Carlo simulation
Radiation
Shielding

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Determination and calculation of gamma and neutron shielding characteristics of concretes containing different hematite proportions

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