Digital Descriptive Monitoring Tool

A comprehensive digital tool for systematic monitoring and recording of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels, enabling continuous data collection and condition tracking.

business Building Information expand_more

General building details and location information (Fixed information - Default settings)

1 Panel Identification & Location expand_more

Basic identification and location details of the RAAC panel

Must be 6-10 characters long using only uppercase letters (A-Z) and numbers (0-9)
Floor options will update based on total number of floors

2 Physical Properties expand_more

Physical characteristics, moisture conditions, and structural assessment of the panel

expand_more Dimensions & Age
Panel width measurement
Panel length measurement
Panel depth (thickness) measurement
Age of building (especially those from 1950s to 1980s)
expand_more Panel Moisture Conditions
High moisture content in the AAC, exceeding 7%
Water ingress (exposure to prolonged moisture and water ingress)
Ponding of water on the roof
expand_more Structural Conditions
Bearing investigated and found to lack required transverse reinforcement
Bearing widths less than 40mm at supports
Bearing < 75mm with transverse anchorage reinforcement
Bearing > 75mm with transverse anchorage reinforcement
expand_more Structural Modifications & Defects
Cut or modified panels, including where cut panels are supported on proprietary hangers
Corrosion of reinforcement
expand_more Deflection and Cracking Assessment
Deflection greater than span/100
Deflection between span/100 and span/200
Deflection between span/200 and span/250
Deflection less than span/250
Major cracking or spalling present
Minor cracking or spalling within 500mm of support
Minor cracking or spalling away from the supports
Visible cracks on the soffits/undersides, particularly near the end support
Longitudinal cracks along panel joints, especially those wider than 0.3mm

3 Environmental Context expand_more

Assessment of the surrounding environment and exposure conditions

expand_more Location & Exposure
expand_more Atmospheric Conditions
expand_more Ventilation Assessment

build Monitoring Tools Guide expand_more

Guide to monitoring tools and their proper usage

Dimensional Measurement
  • Electronic Distance Meter (EDM)
    High-precision digital measurement (±1mm accuracy)
    For panel width and length measurements
  • Digital Caliper
    Precise measurement of panel thickness
    For panel depth/thickness measurements
Structural Assessment
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
    Non-destructive detection of internal reinforcement
    For bearing investigation and reinforcement location
  • Cover Meter
    Locate and measure reinforcement depth
    For reinforcement assessment
Moisture Assessment
  • Capacitive Moisture Meter
    Non-destructive moisture detection
    For water ingress and moisture content assessment
  • Infrared Camera
    Detect moisture-related temperature variations
    For water ingress detection
Environmental Assessment
  • Digital Thermometer
    High-precision temperature measurement (±0.1°C accuracy)
    For ambient and surface temperature measurements
  • Hygrometer
    Measures relative humidity and dew point
    For environmental humidity assessment