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http://dx.doi.org/10.5345/JKIBC.2017.17.1.009

Mechanical Properties and Neutron Shielding Performance of Concrete with Amorphous Boron Steel Fiber  

Lee, Jun Cheol (School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
Kim, Wha Jung (School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction / v.17, no.1, 2017 , pp. 9-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Mechanical properties and neutron shielding performance of concrete with amorphous boron steel fiber have been investigated in this study. The measurement of this investigation includes air contents, slump loss, compressive strength, flexural strength, flexural toughness and neutron shielding rate. Four different fiber volume fractions were selected ranging from 0.25% to 1.0% by volume for the amorphous boron steel fibers. The testing results showed that the flexural toughness and the neutron shielding rate were increase with the increase of volume fraction for amorphous boron steel fiber. Based on the result, it is concluded that the concrete with the amorphous boron steel fiber can be effectively applied to shield the neutron and to improve mechanical properties.
Keywords
amorphous boron steel fiber; neutron shielding rate; radiation shielding concrete; boron; fiber reinforced concrete;
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