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Structural safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks
A Theme Page to raise awareness of and encourage knowledge sharing on the structural safety of RAAC planks.
CROSS Theme Page
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Modelling of structures
The reporter is concerned that some structural engineers assume without adequate verification that their computer modelling is correct and accurate; that they do not understand the limitations or basis for their modelling; or that the model chosen may not be appropriate for that structure.
2 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 994
Region: CROSS-AUS
Defects found in precast (prefabricated) concrete façades
The reporter found several issues when inspecting or reviewing buildings with precast concrete façades, particularly on older buildings, due to a lack of attention to durability and poor workmanship.
30 March 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 995
Region: CROSS-AUS
Production of as-constructed drawings
The reporter is concerned about who should be responsible for producing accurate “as-constructed” drawings. The reporter’s experience is that the as-constructed drawings are typically likely to be incomplete and contain errors.
14 October 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1056
Region: CROSS-AUS
Construction products- fire test certificates
A reporter has notified CROSS-AUS regarding the potentially inappropriate use of regulatory/compliance fire test methods on certain products. This has led, they say, to the circulation of inaccurate test certificates in the market and possibly the use of these products on buildings where they may not be suitable.
2 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1060
Region: CROSS-AUS
Snow loads on agricultural and other building structures
Snowfalls in 2010, and in the early part of 2011, caused a significant number of agricultural and associated buildings in Scotland, and a small number in the North of England, to partially fail or to collapse.
1 March 2011
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
The misuse of standard details and notes on structural drawings
This report draws attention to the excessive and incorrect use of standard details and notes on structural drawings, as well as the assumption that the builder/contractor will somehow work out the designer's intention of these on site. Inadequate or conflicting design and documentation can potentially lead to failures.
30 March 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1133
Region: CROSS-AUS
Responsible Use of Materials – The Structural Engineers’ Path to Climate Change Mitigation
In response to the European legal framework for propelling sustainable investment, the VPI has published a memo on the responsible use of materials; The Structural Engineers’ Path to Climate Change Mitigation.
13 April 2022
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Hazard identification for structural design
At the outset of the design, it is recommended that the structural engineer should document the proposed structural design philosophy and the approach to design against disproportionate collapse and agree this with the client.
1 September 2017
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Risk of failure of untested vibration isolators with seismic restraint
Risk of failure of vibration isolators with integral seismic restraint being used without independent third party testing
7 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1230
Region: CROSS-AUS
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