Radiation shields for a shelter

A simple and cheap closure and radiation shield arrangement is described for the entrance of an underground shelter. The shelter can serve as a blast-proof, biological or nuclear shelter. The radiation shield is positioned above the habitable space of the shelter and below a blast-proof, dust-proof outer cover. The shield consists of a box containing a filling, e.g. coke with a concrete screed, is closed by bolted panels and is horizontally moveable by sliding on castors. (author)