Radiation protection considerations on radon and building materials radioactivity in Near Zero Energy Buildings

Gandolfo, Giada; Lepore, Luigi; Pepperosa, Andrea; Remetti, Romolo; Franci, D.

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.11.119

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“…The conducted studies show that the tested building materials exceed the European standards of cumulative radioactivity more than 10 times [ 13 ]. The obtained results are comparable to the results achieved by Trevisi et al [ 19 ] and Gandolfo et al [ 21 ].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…These boards are complemented by boards made of wood (OSB, MFP), which, because of the origin of the material, contain traces of radionuclides and emit less radiation. The obtained test results confirm the research carried out by Trevisi et al [ 19 ] and Gandolfo et al [ 21 ]. The use of the analysed materials in construction also does not exceed the standards described in [ 13 ].…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Comparing the radiation emission of tiles with other construction materials, a significant difference can be seen, reaching even 15 times the average values in comparison with bricks and concrete products. The conducted analyses confirm the results of Trevisi et al [ 20 ] and Gandolfo et al [ 21 ]. These materials also meet the requirements of the RP 112 document [ 13 ].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Concrete or cement materials in comparison with the group of bricks contain up to 1.5 times more radionuclides. The obtained test results are 3.5 times higher than those described in the studies [ 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”

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confidence: 60%

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Using Geiger Dosimetry EKO-C Device to Detect Ionizing Radiation Emissions from Building Materials

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The purpose of the article is to check and assess what radiation is emitted by particular building materials with the passage of time. The analysis was performed with the EKO-C dosimetry device from Polon-Ekolab. The scope of the work included research on sixteen selected construction materials, divided into five groups. The analysis of the results showed that samples such as bricks (first group) and hollow blocks (second group) emit the highest radiation in the tested objects. When comparing these materials, the highest value was recorded when measuring the ceramic block of 15.76 mSv·yr−1. Taking into account the bricks, the highest value of radiation was shown by a full clinker brick, 11.3 mSv·yr−1. Insulation materials and finishing boards are two other groups of building materials that have been measured. They are characterised by a low level of radiation. In the case of materials for thermal insulation, the highest condition was demonstrated by graphite polystyrene of 4.463 mSv·yr−1, while among finishing boards, the highest value of radiation was recorded for the measurement of gypsum board of 3.76 mSv·yr−1. Comparing the obtained test results to the requirements of the Regulation of the Council of Ministers on ionizing radiation dose limits applicable in Poland, it can be noted that the samples examined individually do not pose a radiation risk to humans. When working with all types of samples, the radiation doses are added up. According to the guidelines of the regulation, the total radiation dose does not exceed 50 mSv·yr−1 and does not constitute a threat to human health.

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“…One of the proposed solutions providing protection against the effects of radon migration and its increased exhalation in enclosed spaces is insulating and increasing air tightness by reducing porosity and permeability of building construction and materials [44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57]. In underground facilities both the ground, the roof and side walls of a given space should be insulated.…”

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The assessment of lining structure impact on radon behaviour inside selected underground workings under the cour d’honneur of Książ castle

Fijałkowska-Lichwa¹

2020

J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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The results based on 2-year long measurements 01 Jan. 2016–2031 Dec. 2017 have been used for discussing the influence of tunnel lining on the size of 222Rn activity concentration and the impact of the employed rock mass insulation on natural convective air exchange. In April, air movement started when the temperature was at least 7 °C lower than the mean inside. Between May and October, an increase to 9 °C above the underground temperature resulted in an increase of radon concentration. An unconstrained convection process did not start until November and it continued until the end of March. The reinforced concrete lining insulated the fractured and absorptive rock mass. The roof and the sidewall lining had little impact on air movement process.

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Radon Gas Assessment of Selected Buildings at Universiti Teknologi MARA Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

Zainuddin

Deraman

Rahman

et al. 2022

Fundamental and Applied Sciences in Asia

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Radiation protection considerations on radon and building materials radioactivity in Near Zero Energy Buildings

Cited by 7 publications

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Using Geiger Dosimetry EKO-C Device to Detect Ionizing Radiation Emissions from Building Materials

Using Geiger Dosimetry EKO-C Device to Detect Ionizing Radiation Emissions from Building Materials

The assessment of lining structure impact on radon behaviour inside selected underground workings under the cour d’honneur of Książ castle

Radon Gas Assessment of Selected Buildings at Universiti Teknologi MARA Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia

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