
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Construction
Integrating Radiation Protection in Reuse (COST Action Tu1301 NORM4BUILDING)
Description
Key Features
- Presents a holistic approach in developing new reuse pathways involving experts on different (technical, chemical, physical, ecological, economical and radiological) aspects of materials
- Provides practical guidance that address questions and comments regarding the EU-BSS standards linked to the processing of NORM in building materials
- Investigates realistic legislative scenarios
- Primarily aimed at industry and actors linked to the industry, but also researchers
- Contains a strong international network of expert authors and internal reviewers for each chapter
Readership
NORM processing companies including factories that produce and use NORM, those working in the building materials industry and construction sector, researchers, local and national legislators, governments and international agencies such as WHO and IAEA, institutes of standardization
Table of Contents
1. Objectivves
2. Introduction
3. Basic Aspects on Natural Radioactivity
4. Legislative Aspects
5. Measurement of NORM
6. From Raw Materials to NORM Containing By-Products
7. From NORM Containing By-Products to Building Materials
8. Leaching Assessment as a Component of Environmental Safety and Durability Analyses for NORM Containing Building Materials
9. Non-Technical Aspects that Influence the Reuse of NORM in the Construction Industry
10. General Conclusion and the Way Forward
Product details
- No. of pages: 336
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Woodhead Publishing 2017
- Published: May 23, 2017
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780081020098
- eBook ISBN: 9780081020081
About the Editor
Wouter Schroeyers
Affiliations and Expertise
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