Design and Potentials of the Californium-252 Radiation Facility at WES

Abstract

A facility was designed and subsequently has been built for the utilization of californium-252 in research on moisture, density, and other properties of soil and rock in relation to their engineering characteristics. Preliminary testing shows good correlations between neutron radiation and the quantification and distribution of moisture both in soil slices and steel- encased undisturbed soil samples. Such data, when used in conjunction with X-ray studies, are valuable in furthering the knowledge and understanding of soil and rock behavior. Continued research will refine techniques for more detailed study of properties of earth materials. Detailed plans of the facility and its components are given in Appendix A.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016787

Entities

People

  • Ellis L. Krinitzsky
  • Jack T. Lewis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Chemical Elements
  • Collimators
  • Construction
  • Conveyors
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Geology
  • Engineers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Neutron Beams
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Shielding

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research