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Structural corrosion in a swimming pool building causes concern

A survey showed severe corrosion of previously repaired steelwork columns adjacent to a public swimming pool.

Potentially unsafe software design for steel beams

A steel beam design package makes simplified assumptions that may carry risks if not used by competent engineers.

Failures of cold formed steel floor systems during construction

This report describes numerous collapses during construction of cold formed steel floor systems caused by lack of bracing/fastening and overloading of an incomplete structure.

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

This report describes how a construction worker was injured during the erection of a steel column due to shortcomings in erection procedures and inadequacies in a column base connection.

Roof collapse of warehouse structure under rainwater ponding

This report highlights the structural risk caused by rainwater ponding on relatively flat roofs.

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

This report draws attention to the requirement for internal partitions to be designed for horizontal loads from wind and seismic effects in accordance with Section B of the Australian National Construction Code (NCC).

Contractor notches steel transfer beam

A transfer beam with 50mm thick flanges supporting a four-storey building was notched, without approval from the design engineer, to accommodate suspended ceiling fixings.

Steelwork splices do not match design calculations

Remedial works had to be carried out after it was found that steelwork splices on site did not match calculations which were retrospectively provided by a contractor.

Fire risks in multi-storey car parks

A reporter is concerned by the reluctance of the industry to voluntarily take on board and proactively react to the lessons learnt from the fire at the Echo Arena car park in Liverpool.

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Structural corrosion in a swimming pool building causes concern

Potentially unsafe software design for steel beams

Failures of cold formed steel floor systems during construction

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

Roof collapse of warehouse structure under rainwater ponding

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

Contractor notches steel transfer beam

Steelwork splices do not match design calculations

Fire risks in multi-storey car parks

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