A Newsletter from CROSS-UK containing reports on structural safety issues.
Note: this Newsletter was published by CROSS (Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety). Since March 2021, Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety is renamed Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS).
Newsletter content
Disproportionate collapse assessment of large panel system buildings
A reporter has become concerned by the approach being taken by some engineers to assess the risk of disproportionate collapse due to fire in large panel system (LPS) buildings.
No structural design for steel portal frame building
A reporter is concerned that, in some cases, no structural design is carried out for steel portal framed buildings.
Wall tie design between masonry panels and timber frames
This report discusses the potential for failure of timber frame wall ties between masonry and timber in moderate to high wind conditions.
Principal designers’ obligations for temporary works
A correspondent believes that the new BS5975 standard places some onerous temporary work duties on the principal designer.
Response to report 614 on missing columns from drawings
A reporter shares their views on how to implement robust checking systems for Building Information Modelling (BIM) models.
Structures at risk from scour and erosion
Following some recent structural failures, a reporter is concerned that asset owners may not fully realise risks associated with scour and erosion.
Suspended ceiling partial collapse
A reporter was asked to investigate a suspended ceiling, formed from a lay-in grid, that had partially collapsed in a school classroom.
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