Historical defects in buildings – No. 2: High-alumina cement

This month we present a report concerning multistorey cross-laminated timber buildings and their risk of collapse during a fire.

Exploring the benefits and principles of strengthening historic concrete structures using carbon fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) and how these are implemented in the Eurocode 2, second generation.

Hugh Docherty looks at the topical subject of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), offering brief guidance on identification and mitigation/remedial options.