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April 30, 2026Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute

Mechanical Properties and Radiation Shielding Performance of Concrete with Amorphous Steel Fibers and Boron Powders

Yong-Bin Lee Seung-Hee Kim Kyoung-Kyu Choi

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This research aims to analyze the mechanical properties and radiation shielding performance of concrete incorporating amorphous steel fibers and boron powders.
Developed various mix designs to optimize workability and strength while maximizing radiation shielding performance.
Conducted slump tests, compressive strength tests, and gamma radiation shielding experiments to examine the relationship between mechanical properties and shielding performance.
Incorporation of amorphous steel fibers significantly improved crack resistance and structural stability.
Boron powders meaningfully enhanced radiation shielding efficiency.

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Analyzes radiation shielding performance in concrete, indicating improved efficiency with fiber and powder additives.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a002087c8f74e3340f9b644 https://doi.org/10.4334/jkci.2026.38.2.163

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