[en] To study the properties of the materials under irradiation, devices and facilities were designed to work at experimental reactors of National Atomic Energy Commission. The radiological protection of the operators and the influence of the irradiated materials on the radiological inventory of the reactors were the most important aspects considered during the design stage. In the present work devices to operate in the argentine reactor 'Reactor Argentino (RA)', RA1 and RA3 experimental reactors are shown. These devices are dedicated to the study of the radiation damage by measuring property changes related to dimensional integrity and embrittlement of materials in zirconium alloys, steels and other materials used in nuclear reactors. The emphasis is on the previsions adopted to minimize the activation of their components and the criteria applied to guarantee the safety of the operators during their performance and after their subsequent dismantling. (author)