The influence of ionizing radiation on microstructure and properties of concrete shields – a review
 
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Publication date: 2013-07-01
 
 
Cement Wapno Beton 18(4) 216-237 (2013)
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Second part of the paper by A. M. Brandt, CWB 2/2013, 115-132. This work was prepared in the frame of the project „Durability and effi ciency of concrete shields against ionizing radiation in nuclear power structures”, PBS II, National Centre for Research and Development.
 
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