# Simulating the multi layered radiation shielding design

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**Created:** [December 8, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://openmc.discourse.group/t/simulating-the-multi-layered-radiation-shielding-design/5045 "2024-12-08T07:16:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![NeutronEngineer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/58956e/32.png) [@NeutronEngineer](https://openmc.discourse.group/u/NeutronEngineer)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://openmc.discourse.group/t/simulating-the-multi-layered-radiation-shielding-design/5045/1 "2024-12-08T07:16:25Z")

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Hello everyone.

I am currently new to openmc. I am working on designing a compact radiation shield for a nuclear reactor. The shield is multilayered and will shield against neutrons and gamma. How can I simulate the process?

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![MaryAAZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/openmc.discourse.group/maryaaz/32/1244_2.png) [@MaryAAZ](https://openmc.discourse.group/u/MaryAAZ)\
**Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://openmc.discourse.group/t/simulating-the-multi-layered-radiation-shielding-design/5045/2 "2024-12-10T16:32:57Z")

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Hello @NeutronEngineer.

I think the following paper can help you:

[Radiation shielding properties of modified concrete mixes and their suitability in dry storage cask - ScienceDirect](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149197022000737).

Regards,

Maria