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The influence of internal wall and floor covering materials and ventilation type on indoor radon and thoron levels in hospitals of Kermanshah, Iran
Joint Authors
Pirsaheb, Meghdad
Haghparast, Abbas
Sharafi, Kiomars
Kurd, Nimah Allah
Najafi, Farid
Hemati, Lida
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 10 (31 Oct. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-10-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Civil Engineering
Architecture Engineering
Abstract EN
Background : Building materials and the ventilation rate of a building are two main factors influencing indoor radon and thoron levels (two radioactive gases which have the most important role in human natural radiation exposure within dwellings).
Objectives : This analytical descriptive study was intended to determine the relationship between indoor radon and thoron concentrations and the building materials used in interior surfaces, as well as between those concentrations and the type of ventilation system (natural or artificial).
Materials and Methods : 102 measurements of radon and thoron levels were taken from different parts of three hospital buildings in the city of Kermanshah in the west of Iran, using an RTM-1688-2 radon meter.
Information on the type of building material and ventilation system in the measurement location was collected and then analyzed using Stata 8 software and multivariate linear regression.
Results : In terms of radon and thoron emissions, travertine and plaster were found to be the most appropriate and inappropriate covering for walls, respectively.
Furthermore, granite and travertine were discovered to be inappropriate materials for flooring, while plastic floor covering was found suitable.
Natural ventilation performed better for radon, while artificial ventilation worked better for thoron.
Conclusions : Internal building materials and ventilation type affect indoor radon and thoron concentrations.
Therefore, the use of proper materials and adequate ventilation can reduce the potential human exposure to radon and thoron.
This is of utmost importance, particularly in buildings with a high density of residents, including hospitals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pirsaheb, Meghdad& Najafi, Farid& Haghparast, Abbas& Hemati, Lida& Sharafi, Kiomars& Kurd, Nimah Allah. 2016. The influence of internal wall and floor covering materials and ventilation type on indoor radon and thoron levels in hospitals of Kermanshah, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 10, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pirsaheb, Meghdad…[et al.]. The influence of internal wall and floor covering materials and ventilation type on indoor radon and thoron levels in hospitals of Kermanshah, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 10 (Oct. 2016), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pirsaheb, Meghdad& Najafi, Farid& Haghparast, Abbas& Hemati, Lida& Sharafi, Kiomars& Kurd, Nimah Allah. The influence of internal wall and floor covering materials and ventilation type on indoor radon and thoron levels in hospitals of Kermanshah, Iran. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 10, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-724391
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 5-6
Record ID
BIM-724391