Research reveals properly installed and maintained RAAC can perform better than originally intended

By Thomas Lane2023-09-07T06:00:00

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Source: Loughborough University/Lucideon

Problems centre on reinforcement positioning at the ends of RAAC planks

RAAC that was properly manufactured and installed and is in good condition performs beyond its design strength according to Loughborough University research.

Many experts have said RAAC installed up to the 1980’s is time expired and should be replaced with John Roberts, the former president of the Institution of Structural Engineers describing it as an inherently risky material that was mis-sold by manufacturers.

The Department for Education took the decision to close all schools containing RAAC last week just before the beginning of term and the NHS and other public sector organisations have also expressed concerns about the material.

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