CROSS Safety Report: RAAC planks found on pitched roof of 1990s hospital building

Author: Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Date published

14 November 2022

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CROSS Safety Report: RAAC planks found on pitched roof of 1990s hospital building

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Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Date published
14 November 2022
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The Structural Engineer
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Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 11, 2022, Page(s) 22-23

Date published

14 November 2022

Author

Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 11, 2022, Page(s) 22-23

Price

Free

This month's CROSS report serves as a reminder to all engineers about the problems associated
with RAAC planks and to be vigilant during any site inspections of existing buildings.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
22-23
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Concrete - reinforced Concrete - lightweight Safety Roof Professional Guidance Issue 11

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