Heavy weight concrete (HWC) is one of the most used artificial materials for the embodiment
of special infrastructures such as nuclear power, medical, nuclear science and industrial …

Promoting concrete quality is a logical inevitable choice for humanity in global revolutionary
development. This study highlights one of the most important types of concrete, namely, the …

Abstract Radiation Shielding Concrete (RSC) is a superior alternative to many conventional
and modern shields against gamma and neutron radiation hazards. The present work is the …

Minerals such as ilmenite and magnetite better absorb gamma rays compared with silica
aggregates because of their elevated densities. However, utilizing such minerals as key …

Concrete provides a superior shielding effect against γ-rays and neutron by reducing the
radiation exposure to biological entities and their surroundings. A suitable amount of …

This paper explores the characteristics of ultra-high-performance heavyweight radiation
shielding concrete by using many types of radiation-resistant aggregates. The experimental …

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is concrete with a high cement content; thus,
replacing the cement with other materials can contribute to the sustainable production of …

The increasing problem of industrial wastes'(IWs) accumulation and shortage of
conventional construction materials such as aggregates can be simultaneously addressed …

To defend against harmful gamma radiation, new types of materials for use in the
construction of heavyweight concrete (HWC) are still needed to be developed. This research …

Nuclear energy offers a wide range of applications, which include power generation, X-ray
imaging, and non-destructive tests, in many economic sectors. However, such applications …