Shielding and Maintenance for MRIs and Cyclotrons

Plan for the needs of your equipment.

Published December 2005 What materials are used in facility construction to shield MRIs and cyclotrons?

Thick steel plates are used for shielding massive MRIs. Cyclotrons use lead bricks and thick concrete for shielding. Second floor concrete slabs can be stiffened for sensitive equipment but it’s costly. Understand maintenance requirements for MRIs. Annual field replacement and cryo renewal can be necessary, depending on use of equipment.

- From Tradeline's Academic Science Buildings 2005 Conference

Learn about EMI shielding challenges at Cornell's Duffield Hall.