Overview
This course is aimed at professionals in the construction industry, including engineers, architects, contractors, and building inspectors who are keen on deepening their knowledge of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).
Agenda
- Introduction
- objectives
- Foundation knowledge
- Technical insight
- Advanced knowledge
- Legal and regulatory framework
- History and development of RAAC
- How RAAC became popular
- Stresses imposed on concrete
- Types of reinforcement bars
- Areas that require reinforcement
- Areas that DO NOT require reinforcement
- What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
- Key material properties
- Types of reinforcement
- Impact of water on construction materials
- Impact of water on RAAC
- How does RAAC differ from traditional concrete
- Safety concerns associated with RAAC
- Fire response
- Importance of assessment
- Specialised tests and inspections
- Non destructive testing
- Visual inspection
- Deflection tests
- Ultrasound testing
- Ground penetrating radar
- Impact echo testing
- Destructive testing
- Core sampling
- Break tests
- Load tests
- End bearing assessment
- Lack of transverse reinforcement
- Reinforcement corrosion
- Structural challenges from RAAC
- Assessing the condition of RAAC panels
- Identifying vulnerable points
- RAAC beams supporting a flat roof
- What can you do to reduce the risk
- Pitched roof
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Local Authorities
- Future of RAAC
Who is the course designed for ?
• Designers
• Architects
• Fire Safety Managers
• Building Control Bodies
• Regulators
• Enforcers
• Fire Officers
Duration:
4 hours (CPD)
Cost
£95 plus VAT Introductory Offer Only £55 plus VAT)
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