Quality control of pavements and tarmacs using (137Cs) γ compton scattering

F. Pino, H. Barros, M. Bernal, L. Sajo-Bohus, D. Palacios, E. D. Greaves, G. Viesti

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Abstract

The γ Compton scattering over a volume of concrete has been studied in order to design an instrument for density measurements. It will be used for the quality control in road construction, where large surfaces must be monitored. The experimental results and Monte Carlo simulations of the γ Compton scattering over homogeneous and inhomogeneous volumes of concrete are shown. MC simulations have been useful to optimize the values of several parameters to improve the experimental set up and to estimate the extension of the explored volume.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVIII Latin American Symposium on Nuclear Physics and Applications, LASNPA
Pages461-462
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event8th Latin American Symposium on Nuclear Physics and Applications, LASNPA - Santiago, Chile
Duration: 15 Dec 200919 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1265
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference8th Latin American Symposium on Nuclear Physics and Applications, LASNPA
Country/TerritoryChile
CitySantiago
Period15/12/0919/12/09

Keywords

  • Compton scattering
  • density measurements

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