Structural shielding design and evaluation for megavoltage X- and gamma-ray radiotherapy facilities recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. - Bethesda, MD National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, c2005. - x, 246 p. ill. 24 cm. - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Report no. 151 NCRP report no. 151 .

"December 31, 2005."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-218) and index.

Introduction -- Calculational methods -- Workload, use factor and absorbed-dose rate considerations -- Structural details -- Special considerations -- Shielding evaluation (surveys) -- Examples.

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Gamma rays--Physiological effect.
Radiology, Medical--Safety measures.
Radiology, Medical--Safety measures.--Equipment and supplies
Radiotherapy--Safety measures.
Shielding (Radiation)
Gamma Rays.
Radiation Protection.
X-Rays.

RA975.5.R3 / N37 2005

616.07572 STR 2005