Indoor radon correlated with soil and subsoil radon potential—a case study

1992 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Keller ◽  
H. Schneiders ◽  
M. Schütz ◽  
A. Siehl ◽  
R. Stamm
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Radon Potential

scholarly journals Radon monitoring in a historical building in Košice city, Slovakia – a case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 900 (1) ◽  
pp. 012040
Author(s):  
E Singovszká ◽  
A Eštoková ◽  
M Vertaľ
Keyword(s):  
Human Exposure ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Historical Building ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Radon Monitoring

Abstract It is known that the highest contribution to the yearly radiation dose for the population derives from natural radioactivity. About 50% of that is estimated to be caused by exposure to radon (Rn) and its products. Human exposure to indoor Rn is currently considered a relevant research topic, because of the associated epidemiological aspects. This paper aimed at Rn concentration measurement in a selected building in Košice city, Slovakia. The continuous monitoring of indoor radon levels was performed over a period of 40 days. The measured concentrations ranged in a wide interval up to 92 Bq/m3. The WHO limit value of 100 Bq/m3 wasn´t exceeded. Analysing the possible sources, both contributions of radon from the building materials and radon from the soil was observed.

scholarly journals Certain Rock Formations Can Lead to In-Home Radon Risks

Eos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Sidder
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Radon ◽  
The State ◽  
Home Test ◽  
Rock Formations ◽  
Geologic Map ◽  
Radon Potential

Researchers in Kentucky have merged results from home test kits with the state’s geologic map to produce a map of indoor radon potential based on the geology underlying homes in the state.

Resistance of building foundation to radon penetration

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 456-473
Author(s):  
Loren Gulabyants ◽  
Mihail Livshits ◽  
Alexandr Kalaydo ◽  
Konstantin Kovler
Keyword(s):  
Radon Concentration ◽  
Indoor Radon ◽  
Initial Distribution ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Building Foundation ◽  
State Diffusion ◽  
Building Geometry ◽  
Radon Potential ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Soil Changes

Two-dimensional model of the steady-state diffusion radon transport from the soil to the ground floor of the building is developed. Radon concentration distributions in the soil and the living space are calculated at different foundation geometries. The model considers radon entry from enclosing structures, outside air, and diffusion from the soil. The radon field under the building is described. The quantitative criteria for the resistance of the building foundation to radon penetration from the soil are defined. It is found that the resistance of the ground slab to radon penetration and radon concentration in the plane of the soil structure contact have a decisive influence on indoor radon, and that the initial distribution of radon concentration in the soil changes significantly after the building erection. These changes depend on the radon potential in the soil, its radon permeability, resistance of the floor structure to radon penetration, and building geometry.

Indoor radon hazard: a geographical assessment and case study

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Geiger ◽  
Kent B. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Radon
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