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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.
Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads
This report draws attention to the requirement for internal partitions to be designed for horizontal loads from wind and seismic effects in accordance with Section B of the Australian National Construction Code (NCC).
Light gauge steel fabrication
Referring to Report AUS-4, Light steel truss issues, this reporter has concerns about the low ductility of the high tensile steel, in particular with respect to connection design and capacity.
High rise balustrade design
Wind loads used in design of balustrades on high-rise buildings (particularly those with glass infill panels) may need to be increased around the edges of the building.
Sliding glass door - two-part subhead failure
Called to inspect the failure of a glazed sliding door system a correspondent noted that the system comprised a two-part subhead, which includes a removable bead that relies on a bearing of only a few millimetres.
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.
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Photovoltaic installations - structural aspects
CROSS has concerns about some structural aspects of roof mounted PV and solar thermal panels.
Wind adjacent to tall buildings
Reports to CROSS have raised concerns about the design of temporary works to resist wind loading in urban environments.
Temporary event structures - saddle span type tents
Saddle span type tented structures appear to provide effective solutions to the needs of event organisers. However, they require careful design, erection and management and a list of precautions is given in the Alert.