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Radiation shielding properties of concrete with electric arc furnace slag aggregates and steel shots

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Abstract

Heavyweight concrete, prepared with a mixture of concrete and heavyweight aggregates or metallic components, is generally used for radiation shielding purposes. In the present study the radiation shielding properties of concrete prepared with electric arc furnace slag aggregates (EAFSAs) and steel shots, was investigated. The results indicated that concrete mixed with 50% EAFSA and 50% steel shots meets the weight and radiation requirements. The use of 50% EAFSA results in a decrease in the cost of concrete and also conserves a useful material, such as iron ore.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)192-196
Number of pages5
JournalAnnals of Nuclear Energy
Volume53
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2013

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors acknowledge the support provided by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals under Project # IN090041.

Keywords

  • EAFS aggregates
  • Iron ore
  • Mechanical properties
  • Radiation shielding concrete
  • Radiation shielding properties
  • Steel shots

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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