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Incompetent design of simple steel beams

This report concerns designs for simple steel beams submitted to building control bodies under Part A of the Building Regulations. The reporter, a checking engineer for a building control body, was not able to accept the effective length and restraints assumed in a number of submitted designs. Most originated from individuals who used proprietary structural design computer packages without, i...

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.

Stunts on bridges cause concern

A thrill-seeker travelling up and over the arch of a bridge, risking serious injury to themselves and others, raises the concerns of a reporter.

Toughened glass failures

The number of failures of heat-soaked toughened glass leads to a finding that the glass produced by some processors has not been properly heat-soaked and is therefore much more likely to shatter in use.

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.

Water ingress to cross-laminated timber structural frame

In an eight year old building that included cross-laminated timber construction, it was found that water penetration had caused parts of the structure to rot.

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Another example of defective brick slips falling from the facade of a building.

Fire compartmentation detailing issues

Two reports have been received concerning fire compartmentation detailing issues; one on the incorrect installation of fire batts and the other on the incorrect use of intumescent material.

Problem when launching a prestressed beam

When lowered onto its elastomeric bearings, a 40m span post-tensioned ‘I’ beam started to move towards the outer edge of the pier cap.

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.

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Incompetent design of simple steel beams

Modern methods of construction and robustness

Stunts on bridges cause concern

Toughened glass failures

Floor vibration in a gym

Water ingress to cross-laminated timber structural frame

Another example of brick slips falling from height

Fire compartmentation detailing issues

Problem when launching a prestressed beam

Failures of cold formed steel floor systems during construction

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