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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joseph Draper

Dangerous concrete may be found in other buildings, experts warn

PA Wire

Unstable concrete causing classrooms to be shut at more than 100 schools in England may be found in other public buildings, experts have warned.

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), often found in roofing, is weaker than conventional concrete and is at risk of collapse, especially when it becomes wet and has inadequate steel beams to support it.

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