Why Do Buildings Collapse In Earthquakes? Building For Safety In Seismic Areas

The UK government has committed to reducing the nation s carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Buildings currently use almost half of the UK s generated energy and they are now the focus of an unprecedented drive to cut energy use in our homes, offices, schools, libraries in fact in almost every building, public or private.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a pertinent task in nearly every field of human activity, from the assuring of aircraft integrity to the evaluation of infrastructural decay caused by deterioration or damage. The development of non-destructive methods for quality management results in economic and environmental benefits, in an increase in product reliability, and in improved public safety and security.

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), has gained world-wide recognition as a high quality, innovative construction material which has been extensively used in a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Recently there have been a number of innovative developments in AAC manufacturing processes, product properties and construction methods, resulting in enhanced performance to meet increasingly stringent building design requirements whilst ensuring environmental compliance. Indeed, AAC products have shown potential for being a universal material that can underwrite commercial, social and sustainable development.