EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE AS A SHIELDING MATERIAL WITH THE ADDITIONS OF BARITE

Concrete is commonly used for biological shielding in nuclear power plants, medical units, and atomic research and testing facilities. The effect of the barite (BaSO4) in the concrete can alter the properties of the concrete and can be used as a shielding material.

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Main Author: Muhammad Hashim Mohidin (Author)
Format: Thesis Book
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Summary:Concrete is commonly used for biological shielding in nuclear power plants, medical units, and atomic research and testing facilities. The effect of the barite (BaSO4) in the concrete can alter the properties of the concrete and can be used as a shielding material.
Item Description:UiTM X Digitization
Physical Description:ix, 53 pages: illustrations (some color); 30 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 47-50)