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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

Collapse of folded plate timber roof at a school

This report is about a critical safety issue concerning folded timber roofs, in various settings, including over school halls.

18 October 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1160

Region: CROSS-UK

RAAC assessment undertaken by persons not suitably experienced

A reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) assessment was carried out by persons who did not appear to have appropriate experience, potentially putting building users at risk of harm.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1224

Region: CROSS-UK

Poorly applied external insulation on buildings

This report concerns external insulation on buildings being inadequately applied and fixed, with poor control of the workmanship standards, leading to potential safety concerns and damage to the property.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1203

Region: CROSS-UK

Modern methods of construction and robustness

This report relates to the design of a low rise modular building and the requirement, or otherwise, for positive fixings between the superstructure and the substructure.

24 May 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1179

Region: CROSS-UK

Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard

Metal framing and plasterboard was used to provide lateral stability to a building. The form of construction was later deemed to be unsuitable and extensive remedial works had to be carried out.

24 May 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 468

Region: CROSS-UK

Glued on stainless steel panels fall

A ceiling in a retail setting was designed to be faced with reflective finish panels. The contractor proposed stainless steel bonded to MDF with folded edges and concealed mechanical restraint. The designer overruled the contractor and selected an adhesive-only solution which was implemented. Some months later, several panels failed, with some stainless steel facings falling to the floor.

20 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1187

Region: CROSS-UK

RAAC planks in a 1970s shopping centre

An existing large shopping centre built circa 1975 had a number of external storerooms and loading bays with roofs constructed using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks. The planks had deflected to the extent that they needed replacing.

20 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1155

Region: CROSS-UK

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Wall ties designed to connect masonry partitions to adjacent steelwork framing were not installed leaving the masonry walls unrestrained. Walls were seen to be rocking in high winds.

17 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 931

Region: CROSS-UK

Corrosion concerns on a pedestrian bridge

A reporter is concerned about a pedestrian bridge that may have reduced load capacity due to corrosion at the root of cantilever supports.

17 February 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1161

Region: CROSS-UK

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