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.

This two-day, online course introduces seismic design of civil engineering structures. It builds on the basics of structural dynamics and engineering seismology. The course focuses on seismic loading and design codes, conceptual seismic design principles and analysis for seismic loading, and design and detailing of structural members.

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