Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
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I am looking for some guidance on the minimum wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals. We're designing a new radiology department. The walls will be reinforced concrete. I’m trying to find recommendations or preferably design codes that cover this. I live in Ireland so BS standards would be the preference but any codes relevant would be a good starting point
Thanks
I am looking for some guidance on the minimum wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals. We're designing a new radiology department. The walls will be reinforced concrete. I’m trying to find recommendations or preferably design codes that cover this. I live in Ireland so BS standards would be the preference but any codes relevant would be a good starting point
Thanks






RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
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RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
Most equipment installs usually end up with a metal lining on the walls.
On special diagnostic equipment, linear accelerator, a physicist will have to be consulted on the wall thickness and reinforcing locations
RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
Most diagnostic equipment is generative x-rays, with shorter wavelengths and limited penetrating capability in solid walls (concrete). Treatment equipment often uses highly powerful radioisotopes that can penetrate steel and concrete with relative ease.
Generally you are probably looking at concrete wall thicknesses in the 16 to 20 inch range for treatment, but significantly less for diagnostic equipment. You can cut the thickness by providing lead or other metallic shielding inside the wall. Don't forget to treat the corners/joints for shielding as well.
RE: Minimun Wall thickness for Radiology Department in Hospitals
Thanks for all the help