Warwick university building closed by Raac
The University of Warwick has closed a building on its campus after finding crumbling concrete.
Schools and public buildings across the UK have been affected by the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, known as Raac, a material which can become less stable over time. A single-story humanities block at the university's Coventry campus will remain shut as a precaution while more tests are carried out.Raac was identified in three campus buildings after a survey of more than 500, the university confirmed.Both buildings remain open with "mitigation measures" in place, the university added, since the concrete is not considered to pose any "immediate risk".
"Their roofs have been assessed to be in good condition," the spokesperson said. “They will both be subject to regular reviews and inspections."
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