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Wrong length blind bolts lead to unsafe bridge structure

Bridge strengthening being carried out using blind bolts left a structure in an unsafe condition with traffic loading on it.

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Wall ties designed to connect masonry partitions to adjacent steelwork framing were not installed leaving the masonry walls unrestrained. Walls were seen to be rocking in high winds.

Checking reinforcement before concrete pours

A reporter has learned whilst making inspections to keep quiet and pass on any comments to the site manager who can then relay the information to the subcontractors.

Critical welding of structural steelwork missed

The designer of a steelwork roof frame found a critical fabrication error when inspecting steelwork on site before it was erected.

Inadequate punching shear reinforcement in flat slabs

This report highlights how remedial works were required in a number of residential buildings after inadequate punching shear reinforcement was identified.

Mandatory seismic retrofit construction with quality control problems

Standard seismic retrofit details were used for a building with a non-standard foundation, resulting in inadequate connection of structural shear walls to foundations.

Failure of existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top HVAC units

Failure of an existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units offers lessons in the special challenges of renovations to existing buildings.

Inadequate design and quality assurance on a mandatory seismic retrofit project

A tenant's structural engineer discovers widespread design and related quality problems on a mandatory seismic retrofit project.

Insufficient attention to the construction of tower crane bases

While working on construction sites a reporter was involved with tower crane bases supported on piles with pile caps and pedestals with cast-in anchors that had significant construction defects.

Collapse of a reinforcing cage

The reinforcing cage to a blade pier for an overpass bridge collapsed without warning when nearing completion.

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Wrong length blind bolts lead to unsafe bridge structure

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Checking reinforcement before concrete pours

Critical welding of structural steelwork missed

Inadequate punching shear reinforcement in flat slabs

Mandatory seismic retrofit construction with quality control problems

Failure of existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top HVAC units

Inadequate design and quality assurance on a mandatory seismic retrofit project

Insufficient attention to the construction of tower crane bases

Collapse of a reinforcing cage

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