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Unstable concrete blocks
A reporter from a consulting firm was called to a site where the blocks in a retaining wall were found to be expanding and falling apart.
1 April 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 174
Region: CROSS-UK
Gain in strength of mortar slower than concrete
A masonry wall settled and cracked after four courses of Engineering grade B bricks were substituted (not by the designer) for the original in-situ concrete padstones on cost and handling grounds.
1 April 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 177
Region: CROSS-UK
Retaining wall concerns and the stance of a local authority
A reporter was asked by a client to assess a retaining wall built on their boundary by a neighbour who had erected a new dwelling. A review of the calculations and a typical section gave serious concern for its strength.
1 July 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 189
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of Large Panel System (LPS) buildings during demolition
In 2009, numerous progressive and unexpected collapses occurred during the demolition of Large Panel System (LPS) tower blocks.
1 April 2010
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 186
Region: CROSS-UK
Composition of new precast concrete blocks
A UK firm has raised concerns over a new large precast concrete block range which seems to use a wide range of secondary recycled aggregates in its mix, including some potentially hazardous waste.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 380
Region: CROSS-UK
Brick wall removed to leave precast panels unsupported
Precast concrete slabs were left unsupported after a supporting brick wall was removed during demolition works.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 384
Region: CROSS-UK
Wall reinforcement cages collapse
A contractor says that they have experienced two cases of wall reinforcement cages collapsing.
1 April 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 357
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of precast concrete 'L' shaped retaining wall
A recent incident occurred on a site, where a temporary precast retaining wall failed leading to a pile of clay approximately 3m high spilling through the wall.
1 July 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 433
Region: CROSS-UK
Safety concerns with twin wall system
A reporter raises safety concerns over the temporary stability of twin wall systems after they observed failures during construction.
1 April 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 402
Region: CROSS-UK
Failure of epoxy resin bonded anchors in concrete
A reporter expresses concern about adhesive bonded anchors after anchors failed progressively on site during a lifting operation.
1 April 2014
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 429
Region: CROSS-UK
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