Experimental, analytical, and simulation studies of modified concrete mix for radiation shielding in a mixed radiation field

IM Nabil, MG El-Samrah, A Omar, AF Tawfic… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The current study assessed two concrete mixes prepared using dolomite and barite/limonite
aggregates to shield against both energetic photons and neutrons. After that, a designed mix …

Investigation of specially designed bentonite samples as potential bricks with better radiation shielding properties

MG El-Samrah, AF Tawfic, FH Sallam… - Progress in Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Bentonite clay, a naturally occurring very fine volcanic powder that lies mainly on the nano-
scale, has been investigated during this study to assess the possibility of producing a brick …

Radioactivity in decorative building materials: Insights from Johor, Malaysia

A Baha, S Hashim, MSM Sanusi, EMFE Chik… - Radiation Physics and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The appearance and atmosphere of a building can be enhanced by the aesthetic appeal of
its decoration. Building materials used for construction purposes, such as rocks, stones, and …

Radiation shielding properties of sustainable concrete with novel plastering techniques

MAEM Ali, MAY Hafez, NM Nagy, NS Abed - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
In concrete applications. Major/critical applications of such concrete are radiation-shielding
facilities. Both steel slag and silica fume are examples of common by-product materials that …