Search results
Tens of thousands of government and privately owned buildings should be safety checked because of crumbling RAAC concrete, experts say.
Sep 22, 2023 · Raac – short for Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete – has had a lasting presence in the news recently owing to a string of last-minute school closures and headlines about 'crumbling concrete'. But while over 150 buildings are known to be affected, the impact could ultimately be far broader.
School was denied cash to fix concrete - and now has to delay term; Watch: How RAAC concrete can crumble under pressure
Sep 19, 2023 · What is RAAC concrete and why is it a safety risk? 19 September 2023. 0:50. Watch: How RAAC concrete can crumble under pressure. A total of 231 schools in England were confirmed to have Raac,...
- 50 sec
Jan 10, 2024 · Reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) is a type of lightweight concrete which, unlike traditional concrete, does not contain gravel and pieces of crushed stone. It was used in the UK between the 1950s and 1990s, mostly to construct public buildings, such as schools and hospitals.
Sep 11, 2023 · As schools across the country are forced to partially close and London airports confirm their buildings have RAAC, Euronews takes a look at the impact RAAC has and will have going forward.
People also ask
Should government buildings be safety checked if RAAC concrete is crumbling?
What do we know about crumbling concrete?
Is a cheap version of concrete at risk of collapsing?
What does crumbling concrete tell us about ministers' attitudes to risk?
How long does concrete last?
Should concrete safety checks be regular?
May 2, 2024 · Many of Scotland's former council houses contain RAAC concrete but their owners are struggling to get help.
