RAAC Concrete in Schools: An Examination of Concerns in the UK The issue of building safety has never been more pertinent, particularly in the context of educational institutions where young lives are at stake. Recently, much attention has been drawn to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) used in the construction of schools in the United …
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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, …
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 …
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 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 …
Introducing the “Birth Certificate” for Concrete: Improving Quality Control and Sustainability in the Construction Industry Introducing the “Birth Certificate” for Concrete is a thought that Structural Repairs have been considering for a while. The construction industry is one of the largest and most important industries in the world, providing homes, offices, and infrastructure to billions …
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Concrete Underpinning – Subsidence v Structure Concrete underpinning is a common method used to repair subsidence, a condition in which a building or structure begins to sink or settle due to weak or unstable soil conditions. So who wins the Concrete Underpinning battle – Subsidence v Structure? Subsidence can cause significant damage to a building’s …
How safe is your concrete balcony? Concrete balconies are prone to delamination so the Structural Repair team what to ask… How safe is your concrete balcony? What is delamination? Concrete delamination is where the concrete spalls or blows and becomes structurally unsafe. The structure loses its integrity. Concrete delamination is caused by moisture, air and water, …
“Ticking time bombs and chocolate aeros” It isn’t often that concrete makes headline news but there’s clearly something in the water… Or maybe in this case…there’s water in the something? Namely the steel. What’s the issue? The BBC news has featured Structural Repairs twice this year, reporting on defective and delaminated concrete. We have travelled …
“Worth our salt” – Structural Repairs and BBC News back on the concrete balconies of Brighton. Structural Repairs were recently invited to to take a closer look at the current state of the Brent Cross Flyover by the BBC? Spoiler alert… It wasn’t pretty. We discovered a lot of exposed reinforcement that should have been …
