1. Assessment of radiological doses of raw building materials and CEN room model using RESRAD-BUILD.
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Quang Dao, Nguyen, Ngoc Ba, Vu, Thi Xuan Mai, Phan, and Thi Hong Loan, Truong
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CONSTRUCTION materials , *RAW materials , *BACKGROUND radiation , *FLY ash , *CONCRETE additives , *GAMMA rays , *GONADS - Abstract
• All measured values for dose were reported to be lower than the recommended values. • Fly ash as a concrete additive could increase the activity concentration in concrete. • External radiation doses were noted to be influenced by building properties. • Annual organ effective dose rates varied, with the minimum for ovaries and the maximum for testes. Environmental radioactivity in building materials can pose radiological risks to residents by exposure to the emitted gamma radiation and radon. In this study, we evaluated the radioactivity concentration of 53 raw building material samples (fly ash, cement, sand, and gravel) and estimated the dosimetric quantities in outdoor exposure scenarios for residents. The concentrations ranged from 40.1 to 77.4 Bq kg−1 for 226Ra, 27.4 to 91.7 Bq kg−1 for 232Th, and 253.5 to 956.2 Bq kg−1 for 40K. Annual effective dose and organ annual effective dose, were estimated for outdoor exposure scenarios for residents. Fly ash showed the highest values for these dosimetric quantities, while cement had the lowest. The annual organs effective dose rate was found to be minimum for ovaries and maximum for testes. However, all measured values were reported to be lower than the recommended values set by radiation safety organizations worldwide. External radiation doses were noted to be influenced by factors such as air exchange rate, room dimensions, wall thickness, and the type of concrete mixture used. Considering all the dosimetric quantities, the study concludes that the studied building materials might pose low radiological risks to public health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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