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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.

Partial collapse of a shopping mall roof under drifting snow

Partial collapse of a shopping mall roof under drifting snow caused by lack of building code provisions for drifting snow and poor fabrication of open web steel joists.

Further example of incorrect finite element modelling

Concerns in respect of the sufficiency of finite element modelling of masonry walls as part of a reinforced concrete framed building.

Concerns over welded wire mesh balustrade infill panels

A reporter has expressed their concern about the structural adequacy of some welded wire mesh balustrade infill panels that they have come across.

Snow drift implications due to building extension

Part of a roof collapsed in a factory and warehouse facility shortly after a storm event due to snow drift loads.

Slipform temporary works design

A reporter was performing a CAT III check on a 14 storey slipform design when they discovered that the temporary works design was inadequate.

Floor vibration in a gym

Vibration within the floor structure of a second floor gym gives rise to concern of structural resonance and possible fatigue of structural members.

A reporter’s firm has been involved in the design and checking of numerous tower crane bases and have come across many examples where the supplier of the tower crane has supplied incorrect loadings. These incorrect loadings could have led to crane failures had the errors not been spotted.

Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

An example of a small design and build contract where poor design and management led to an inadequate structure being built.

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

Inadequate structural investigations and design of alteration works leads to damage to multi-storey flats.

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Modern methods of construction and robustness

Partial collapse of a shopping mall roof under drifting snow

Further example of incorrect finite element modelling

Concerns over welded wire mesh balustrade infill panels

Snow drift implications due to building extension

Slipform temporary works design

Floor vibration in a gym

Tower crane base designs

Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

Overloading of existing steelwork frame

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