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Structural safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks
A Theme Page to raise awareness of and encourage knowledge sharing on the structural safety of RAAC planks.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Use of temporary barriers to control access to hazards
This report highlights the risks associated with the use of temporary barriers to control access to unsafe workplaces. It discusses the issues when scaffolding is used as a barrier, and that this should only be considered for use as a short-term temporary barrier.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 980
Region: CROSS-AUS
Failure of large aluminium composite panel
This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 962
Region: CROSS-AUS
Waterproofing exposed concrete slabs
This report highlights that water ingress into buildings continues to be a problem and discusses the role of the structural engineer when dealing with waterproofing of exposed concrete slabs. It shows how this can be achieved by careful design and detailing of the reinforced concrete structure and by close collaboration of all parties involved.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 959
Region: CROSS-AUS
Grouting of joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members
This report highlights the risk of failure if grouted joints between load-bearing prefabricated concrete members are not designed and installed correctly.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 961
Region: CROSS-AUS
The myth of quality assurance
This report argues that to achieve the objective of good quality construction that satisfies the design intent there is no substitute for the practice of regular site inspections being conducted by the original design engineer. It questions whether there has been too much reliance on the process of quality assurance systems to the detriment of the quality of the end product.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 960
Region: CROSS-AUS
Continuously threaded reinforcing bar
This report highlights the difficulty of inspecting continuously threaded reinforcing bars to ensure that they have been adequately inserted into the cast-in ferrules.
2 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1074
Region: CROSS-AUS
Inquiry into the construction of Edinburgh Schools
This Alert deals with the aftermath of the collapse of part the outer skin of a cavity wall at Oxgangs Primary School Edinburgh on 29th January 2016 in high winds.
1 February 2017
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Incorrect use of software for wind loads on solar panels
A reporter is concerned about designers relying completely on the output of software for structural analysis when they do not fully understand the requirements for data input.
7 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1212
Region: CROSS-AUS
Structural stability/integrity of steel frame buildings
There are occasional collapses of steel frame structures during construction and this Alert is to draw attention to matters which need to be borne in mind by designers, fabricators, and contractors.
1 February 2017
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
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