D&D of Buildings using Volumetric Criteria

[Jjblute1@aol.com]

Dear Radsafers,

The traditional method of decommisioning a building is to use surface 
contamination limits (e.g., NUREG 1.86 limits or dose based derived values 
using dose modeling codes such as RESBUILD or DandD) before the building is 
demolished or released.  An emerging option being investigated in the 
industry is the use of volumetric release criteria (e.g. pCi/g) for the "free 
release" or on-site disposal of concrete rubble and/or building debris 
following demolition of the building/structure.  

I am gathering information about the use of this emerging method.  Are there 
any DOE or DOD facilities or NRC licensees that have used this or a similar 
method for a decommisioning project?  Does anyone know of a good person to 
talk to, particularly at a DOE facility, who may have some insight?  I am 
specifically looking for contacts so that I can perform a brief telephone 
survey to gather information.  Replies can be sent to the email address 
listed below.

Thanks everyone,

Jim


Jim Blute
Health Physicist
Duke Engineering and Services
jjblute@dukeengineering.com
************************************************************************
The RADSAFE Frequently Asked Questions list, archives and subscription
information can be accessed at http://www.ehs.uiuc.edu/~rad/radsafe.html