Potentially dangerous concrete discovered at Police Scotland sites

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Potentially dangerous concrete discovered at Police Scotland sites

The concrete was commonly used in public buildings between 1950-1980 but has been found to degenerate over time.

Date - 6th June 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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A concrete that has a lifespan of around 30 years and which degenerates over time has been discovered at three Police Scotland sites. The 1919 magazine has reported that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), which had been commonly used in...

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