| Main Title |
Recommended Standards and Practices for Radon Resistant Passive Construciton in Slab-on-Grade Houses. |
| Author |
McDonough, S. E. ;
Fowler, C. S. ;
Williamson, A. D. ;
Sanchez, D. C. ;
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| CORP Author |
Southern Research Inst., Birmingham, AL.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
1994 |
| Year Published |
1994 |
| Report Number |
EPA-R818413; EPA/600/A-94/258; |
| Stock Number |
PB95-177333 |
| Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Concrete slabs ;
Foundations(Structures) ;
Barrier coatings ;
Reinforcement(Structures) ;
Reprints ;
Sealing materials ;
Penetration ;
Permeability ;
Air pollution control ;
Indoor air pollution ;
Construction materials ;
Soil structure interactions ;
Radionuclide migration ;
Soil gases ;
Air infiltration ;
Residential buildings ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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| NTIS |
PB95-177333 |
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 |
14p |
| Abstract |
The paper gives results of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the features of a draft standard (developed by the State of Florida) for controlling radon entry in new houses built over relatively high radon potential soils. Special attention was given to foundation preparations and slab placements to ensure that the draft standard requirements were being met and to identify areas or practices that would assist in achieving the desired results. The combination of using a high-range water-reducing admixture in the concrete mix, slab reinforcement at re-entrant corners and around large work spaces, and such prescribed activities as vapor barrier and slab penetration sealing performed well in achieving the objective. Recommendations are made for more specific code language and guidance. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Presented at ARRST Conference, Atlantic City, NJ., September 27, 1994. See also PB91-234468. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Rept. for Jul 93-Aug 94. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Recommended Standards and Practices for Radon Resistant Passive Construciton in Slab-on-Grade Houses. |
| Category Codes |
68F; 68A; 89B; 89C; 89G |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
509022291 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
