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 …

In recent decades, nanomaterials have been extensively investigated for many applications.
Composites doped with different metal nanoparticles have been suggested as effective …

This study aims to investigate and predict the effects of adding different Nano additives
(Nano alumina, Carbon Nanotubes, and hybrid mix of both materials) within normal strength …

Superior characteristics of the ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) based
geopolymer concrete (GGC) compared with the ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based …

Recently, due to application of nuclear technology and the issue of protection against
nuclear radiations with harmful environmental impacts such as gamma rays, heavyweight …

In this study, some gamma shielding parameters such as mass attenuation coefficient (μ ρ),
effective atomic number (Z eff), electron density (N el) and buildup factors have been …

Concrete production entails a high amount of freshwater consumption. Moreover, as heavy-
weight concrete production is cost-inefficient for mass structures, such as radiation shielding …

In the present work, an experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the radiation
shielding performance of heavy-weight concrete mixtures prepared using different high …

All building materials contain more or less natural radioactivity. The present paper reports
the results of an experimental study on the mechanical and radiological aspect of the use of …

This experimental investigation was carried out to evaluate the potential of garnet residue, a
by-product from the abrasive industry, as an aggregate in cement mortar through the …