Design for Radiation Shielding in Buildings: Recommendations for Linear Accelerator  Spaces

Seval Yeşim Baş; Semra Arslan Selçuk

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Design for Radiation Shielding in Buildings: Recommendations for Linear Accelerator Spaces

Authors:

Seval Yeşim Baş | Semra Arslan Selçuk

Publisher:

Süleyman Demirel University

Main Topics:

Mühendislik

Journal:

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.1-11

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287810

pISSN:

1308-6529

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Abstract:

 The correct and effective design of the spaces where radiotherapy applications are made with the linear accelerator device in the context of radiation shielding is extremely important to be protected from the harms of radiation to human health. In this study, it is aimed to examine the architectural design elements for radiation shielding of the spaces in the context of spatial design, building materials and details. In the scope of the research, it has been seen that these factors should be considered and evaluated in an integrated manner for the design of the relevant spaces. It has been concluded that the options combining the high shielding potential with the structural systems which can be solved economically should be preferred in the design process. In this context, in the architectural design process of the spaces where the LINAC device producing high-energy radiation is located; It has been shown that it is possible to produce designs within the framework of optimal and shielding integrity with measures for radiation protection.

 The correct and effective design of the spaces where radiotherapy applications are made with the linear accelerator device in the context of radiation shielding is extremely important to be protected from the harms of radiation to human health. In this study, it is aimed to examine the architectural design elements for radiation shielding of the spaces in the context of spatial design, building materials and details. In the scope of the research, it has been seen that these factors should be considered and evaluated in an integrated manner for the design of the relevant spaces. It has been concluded that the options combining the high shielding potential with the structural systems which can be solved economically should be preferred in the design process. In this context, in the architectural design process of the spaces where the LINAC device producing high-energy radiation is located; It has been shown that it is possible to produce designs within the framework of optimal and shielding integrity with measures for radiation protection.

 The correct and effective design of the spaces where radiotherapy applications are made with the linear accelerator device in the context of radiation shielding is extremely important to be protected from the harms of radiation to human health. In this study, it is aimed to examine the architectural design elements for radiation shielding of the spaces in the context of spatial design, building materials and details. In the scope of the research, it has been seen that these factors should be considered and evaluated in an integrated manner for the design of the relevant spaces. It has been concluded that the options combining the high shielding potential with the structural systems which can be solved economically should be preferred in the design process. In this context, in the architectural design process of the spaces where the LINAC device producing high-energy radiation is located; It has been shown that it is possible to produce designs within the framework of optimal and shielding integrity with measures for radiation protection.

 Lineer hızlandırıcı cihazı ile radyoterapi uygulamalarının yapıldığı mekânların radyasyon zırhlaması bağlamında doğru ve etkin şekilde tasarımı, radyasyonun insan sağlığına olan zararlarından korunabilmek için son derece önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, söz konusu mekânların radyasyon zırhlamasına yönelik mimari tasarım unsurlarının mekânsal tasarım, yapı malzemeleri ve detaylar bağlamında incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında; ilgili mekanların tasarımı için söz konusu faktörlerin bütünleşik olarak dikkate alınıp değerlendirilmesi gerektiği görülmüştür. Tasarım sürecinde ekonomik olarak çözülebilecek yapısal sistemlerle, yüksek zırhlama potansiyelini bir araya getirebilen seçeneklerin tercih edilmesi gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu bağlamda, yüksek enerjili radyasyon üreten LINAC cihazının yer aldığı mekanların mimari tasarım sürecinde; radyasyondan korunmaya yönelik önlemler ile optimal ve zırhlama bütünlüğü çerçevesinde tasarımlar üretebilmenin mümkün olabileceği gösterilmiştir.

Article Details

Design for Radiation Shielding in Buildings: Recommendations for Linear Accelerator Spaces

Authors:

Seval Yeşim Baş | Semra Arslan Selçuk

Publisher:

Süleyman Demirel University

Main Topics:

Mühendislik

Journal:

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.1-11

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287810

pISSN:

1308-6529

Radiation Protection

Radiation Shielding

Linear Accelerator

Architectural DesignRadyasyondan Korunma

Radyasyon Zırhlaması

Lineer Hızlandırıcı

Mimari Tasarım

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Article Details

Authors: Seval Yeşim Baş | Semra Arslan Selçuk

Publisher: Süleyman Demirel University

Main Topics: Mühendislik

Journal: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.1-11

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001287810

pISSN: 1308-6529

Issues

Authors:

Seval Yeşim Baş | Semra Arslan Selçuk

Publisher:

Süleyman Demirel University

Main Topics:

Mühendislik

Journal:

Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.27 Issue 1, pp.1-11

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001287810

pISSN:

1308-6529