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Low pitched metal sheet roofs
A reporter is concerned about low pitch metal sheet roofing attached to trussed rafters.
1 April 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 66
Region: CROSS-UK
Stability of timber frame construction
A reporter who has many years design experience in timber frame construction raises concerns about a common defect they have experienced when checking calculations.
1 February 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 51
Region: CROSS-UK
Public art structures
Engineers have noticed a trend and raise concerns over more works of ‘Public Art’ being placed near to highways and in cities.
1 April 2009
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 136
Region: CROSS-UK
Design of tall asymmetric structures
A reporter touches on the topic of analysis and design of the structural systems for tall buildings which are asymmetric and may be irregular in plan.
1 April 2011
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 238
Region: CROSS-UK
Further concerns about competence
A reporter raises concerns about competency, and the points raised demonstrate, says the reporter, a poor grasp first-principles on the part of many designers.
1 July 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 339
Region: CROSS-UK
Example of small temporary stage structure
This is an example of a small stage that is potentially unstable.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 302
Region: CROSS-UK
Litigation on divided responsibilities
Divided design responsibilities, says a reporter, are a common source of litigation.
1 January 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 229
Region: CROSS-UK
Stability of tenants' mezzanine
A reporter is concerned about structures where cold-rolled sections depend upon the chipboard for their lateral torsional restraint, and to act as a horizontal diaphragm.
1 July 2013
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 378
Region: CROSS-UK
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.
1 January 2020
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 832
Region: CROSS-UK
Design responsibility for temporary stability of steel frame building
A reporter raises concerns about the division of responsibility for the temporary stability of a four-storey steel frame structure with precast concrete planks and a structural topping.
1 April 2019
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 789
Region: CROSS-UK
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