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PROBLEM
- The space available for this addition was extremely
limited, both in terms of the floor area as well as
the vertical clearances. The floor area was substantially
less than is normally needed for this type of treatment
room. In addition, a major mechanical duct run and the
chilled water system piping passed through this space.
SOLUTION - In order to make the limited available space
workable, the thickness of the shielding walls was reduced
by utilizing a series of fifty-three one-inch thick
steel plates placed within the concrete walls of the
vault, the shielding thickness along the primary beam
was greatly reduced. In addition a two door short maze
was designed to allow the medical staff more rapid access
to the maze and treatment room. This $1.2 million project
was designed around the Philips SL25, a high-energy
dual X-ray mode accelerator. Through the use of subdued
lighting, carefully detailed casework and warm colors,
an understated image was achieved consistent with the
theme of this facility.
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