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Crumbling Concrete in UK Infrastructure: Challenges and Innovative Solutions

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Introduction One of the alarming realities facing the UK’s construction industry today is the prevalence of crumbling concrete in existing infrastructure. Buildings, bridges, and highways that were once the pride of post-war redevelopment now exhibit signs of structural decline. This issue has escalated to the point where it can no longer be ignored. While it’s …

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Our Top Reasons For Using Screw Piles Over Concrete Underpinning

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Our Top Reasons For Using Screw Piles Over Concrete Underpinning When it comes to the construction and foundation of a building, there are a variety of different materials and methods that can be used to ensure a strong and solid base. One of the preferred methods of foundation installation is using screw piles over concrete …

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RAAC Concrete: The Future

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RAAC Concrete: The Future with Carbon Fibre Wrapping and Ground-breaking Resin Injection Techniques Introduction Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a construction material with a complicated legacy. Once hailed as revolutionary, RAAC’s reputation has suffered due to long-term structural issues, sparking fears around the safety of buildings where it’s used. Thankfully, innovative solutions like Carbon …

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Concerned About RAAC Concrete in Your Building?

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Concerned About RAAC Concrete in Your Building? Here’s Your Next Steps and How Structural Repairs Can Help Introduction Safety should never be taken lightly, especially when it comes to buildings that house valuable human lives and assets. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re concerned about the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in …

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Unseen Danger of RAAC Concrete in UK Schools and Hospitals

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The Unseen Danger of RAAC Concrete in UK Schools and Hospitals: A Call to Immediate Action Introduction Danger of RAAC Concrete – The United Kingdom has long prided itself on a rich architectural history, a journey that has ventured from Gothic cathedrals to modern, avant-garde designs. In the wave of post-war reconstruction and the boom …

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Concrete deterioration at Spaghetti Junction

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Concrete deterioration at Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham. Spaghetti Junction, also known as Gravelly Hill Interchange, is a major motorway intersection in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is an iconic and busy structure that connects several major highways, including the M6, A38(M), and A5127. However, in recent years, the structure has been showing signs of concrete deterioration, …

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Concrete Scanning London

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Concrete Scanning London Structural Repairs are on a mission. They have been concrete scanning London. Concrete is a vital material widely used in construction projects like bridges, highways, and buildings in London. Unfortunately, the material can deteriorate over time, leading to structural damage and safety hazards. To combat this, engineers employ specialists like Structural Repairs …

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Screwpiles – The Ultimate Solution for Commercial Warehouse Subsidence

Why are Screwpiles the ultimate solution for commercial warehouse subsidence? If you own a commercial warehouse, you know how important it is to maintain its structural integrity however, never had a reason to consider why are screwpiles the ultimate solution for commercial warehouse subsidence? However, subsidence can occur due to poor ground conditions, causing damage …

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Concrete Car Park Collapse

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Concrete Car Park Collapse What has caused a concrete car park collapse in New York City? A multi-storey concrete car park in Manhattan’s Financial District partially collapsed, resulting in one fatality and five injuries. CBS, the BBC’s US partner, reported that the collapse started on the second floor of the four-storey structure. The New York …

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Scanning Recycled Concrete

Concrete Case Studies, Concrete Construction and Engineering, Concrete Maintenance and Repair, Concrete Sustainability, Uncategorized / By Neil Smuts

Scanning Recycled Concrete? Why is scanning becoming more important? This newly constructed bridge structure is made from recycled concrete so scanning these assets is a massive part of our work. This type is becoming increasingly popular as the earths sources diminish but how safe is it and why is scanning recycled concrete important? Some of …

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