Main Title |
Contributions of Building Materials to Indoor Radon Levels in Florida Buildings. |
Author |
Nielson, K. K. ;
Holt, R. B. ;
Rogers, V. C. ;
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CORP Author |
Rogers and Associates Engineering Corp., Salt Lake City, UT.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div.;Florida Dept. of Community Affairs, Tallahassee. |
Publisher |
Sep 96 |
Year Published |
1996 |
Report Number |
RAE-9226/7-5R1; EPA/600/R-96/107; |
Stock Number |
PB97-104681 |
Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Building materials ;
Radioecological concentration ;
Construction materials ;
Radium ;
Concrete slabs ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Nuclear decay ;
Radiation monitoring ;
Gamma radiation ;
Radionuclide migration ;
Foundations(Structures) ;
Concretes ;
Ventilation ;
Emanation method ;
Radiation sources ;
Mathematical models ;
Residential buildings ;
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB97-104681 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
39p |
Abstract |
The report documents work to characterize potential radon sources in concretes and recommend related changes to Florida's building materials radium standard. A mathematical model is presented to estimate the contributions of building materials to indoor radon levels. The model computes radon flux from concrete surfaces using typical Florida concrete properties, and multiplies the flux by concrete surface areas to estimate their contribution to indoor radon. The model also accounts for building ventilation by outdoor air. |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div. and Florida Dept. of Community Affairs, Tallahassee. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Jul 94-Jun 95. |
Category Codes |
89G; 89B; 77G; 68F; 68A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/13 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
703400880 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |