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Effects of scale
This Alert has been prompted by concerns raised about some particularly large structures and is based on evidence made known to SCOSS.
1 November 2018
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Failure of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks
In late 2018, the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Department for Education (DfE) contacted all school building owners to draw attention to a recent failure involving a flat roof There was little warning of the sudden collapse.
1 May 2019
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Lessons learned from the 2018 Florida bridge collapse during construction
This was a bridge of an unusual design and was being constructed in an unusual manner. The main 53m pre-stressed pre-cast concrete span truss was in position when cracks appeared at a node and over a period of almost three weeks they visibly worsened until collapse occurred.
1 December 2020
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Case Studies on Failure Investigations In Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
A monograph presenting case studies on failure investigations in structural and geotechnical engineering in three sections
26 September 2023
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Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
Explosive demolition of structures
John Wolstenholme shares his insights on the use of Relevant Good Practice for the explosive demolition of structures, and the expectations to be demonstrated in the concept, design, methodology and safe undertaking of an explosive demolition project.
11 December 2023
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Punching shear in concrete slabs at perimeter columns
A reporter raises concerns about the underestimation of bending moments in perimeter columns when assessing punching shear in adjacent concrete slabs. Punching shear failures can be brittle and catastrophic. Designers need to include the appropriate ultimate moment in the design actions.
14 October 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1122
Region: CROSS-AUS
Snow loading on buildings
In 2010 there was heavy snow in many parts of the UK, but particularly in Scotland, where a number of buildings, mainly agricultural, collapsed under the weight of snow (up to 1.2m in some cases).
1 February 2010
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Safety of structures in the climate emergency
In the current climate emergency and the race to achieve zero emissions, we must ensure our structures remain safe as we develop and implement any climate-motivated innovation or change of approach.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
The reliability of technical data for proprietary products
This report highlights the importance of verifying technical data provided by the manufacturer or supplier of proprietary products.
25 November 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1080
Region: CROSS-AUS
Inadequate modelling of existing building
An existing building suffered damage while being upgraded, which led to a more detailed inspection of the existing building’s condition. The report highlights the importance of conducting a thorough investigation and assessment of an existing building structure to ensure an understanding of how it will perform under the applied design loads, rather than relying on assumptions that may be unre...
30 March 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1082
Region: CROSS-AUS