What is RAAC and why is it forcing schools to shut buildings?

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, found in many school buildings in England, is prone to sudden failure as it agesThousands of pupils may have to start term online as over 100 schools affected by crumble-risk concreteMinisters have ordered schools to immediately... #press

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/aug/31/what-is-raac-reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-schools-buildings-england-close?utm_source=press.coop

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