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High-density and radiation-shielding concrete and grout - Uses and applications - rahul saini - 12-08-2014

High-density and radiation-shielding concrete and grout - Uses and applications


Nuclear industry
The principal conventional application of high-density concrete is in the nuclear industry

where it is used as dense biological shielding against protection against various types of
ionizing radiation in both power generation plants and in reprocessing facilities.


Offshore oil industry



Heavy construction plant such as excavators



Undersea mats for covering pipelines

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