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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.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 962
Region: CROSS-AUS
Brick bridge collapse
A historic bridge collapsed minutes after workers fled to safety.
1 October 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 138
Region: CROSS-UK
Multi-storey car parks demolished due to structural defects
A reporter shares their experience on two instances where their firm has prepared reports and carried out numerical assessments of city centre car parks that have led to the car parks being demolished.
1 April 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 267
Region: CROSS-UK
School roof timber truss collapse
A gym/assembly hall roof to a school collapsed suddenly and without warning overnight when fortunately the building was unoccupied.
1 January 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 249
Region: CROSS-UK
Collapse of proprietary timber roof
A proprietary timber roof system spanning 8m over a school hall collapsed. The roof was constructed in 1959, and formed from a ply-web beam system, with hardboard ceiling and ply deck and asphalt covering.
1 January 2012
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 273
Region: CROSS-UK
Car park staircase collapse at construction joint
The top flight of a staircase to a multi-storey concrete car park collapsed approximately 10 years after construction.
1 July 2008
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 106
Region: CROSS-UK
Precast concrete planks - durability and potential safety concerns
A reporter raises concerns over the recent collapses of precast concrete floor units that are installed throughout the UK.
1 April 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 77
Region: CROSS-UK
Roof overloading
A flat roof with parapets and internal downpipes collapsed after drainage outlets became blocked.
1 November 2005
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 9
Region: CROSS-UK
Elliot Lake mall collapse
In June 2012 part of the roof of a thirty two year old Mall in Ontario, Canada collapsed killing two people and injuring nineteen.
1 December 2014
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Long term risks for ground anchors
A reporter is concerned about the inspection and maintenance of ground anchors that are used for strategic flood defences.
1 October 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 87
Region: CROSS-UK
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