USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ANTINUCLEAR AIRPLANE SHELTERS (RADIATION SHIELDING) | ||||
International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology | ||||
Article 128, Volume 10, 10th International Conference On Aerospace Sciences & Aviation Technology, May 2003, Page 1295-1303 PDF (1.14 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/asat.2001.60063 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
N. A. EI-Sharara1; M. M. EI-Dessouky1; A. M.I. Kany2; M. A. Mousa1 | ||||
1Egyptian Armed Forces. | ||||
2Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Science , Cairo, Egypt. | ||||
Abstract | ||||
The work aimed to prepare a high-density concrete for radiation shielding for construction of antinuclear shelters to protect airplanes and other military instruments against radiation emitted during nuclear burst, specially gamma and neutrons. Ordinary concrete can be used for shielding but excessive thickness may be required. The choice of suitable material will improve the attenuation of radiation and reduce the required thickness. In this study different concrete mixes were designed, produced, cured and tested for attenuation of both neutrons and gamma rays. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Airplane protection; Heavy weight concrete; neutrons shielding; Gamma shielding | ||||
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