Abstract
In this chapter the evolution of the EU legislative approach regarding natural radioactivity in building materials is presented. In addition, an overview of regulations already in force in some EU Member States and in other countries is presented. Finally, a section of this chapter is also devoted to a review of the Activity Concentration Indexes elaborated in different EU and non-EU countries to evaluate the radiological impact of building materials.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Construction |
Subtitle of host publication | Integrating Radiation Protection in Reuse (COST Action Tu1301 NORM4BUILDING) |
Pages | 37-60 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081020081 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 May 2017 |
Keywords
- Activity concentration index
- EU legislation
- Modeling
- National legislations
- Natural radioactivity in building materials
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Environmental Science