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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.
18 August 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1039
Region: CROSS-UK
Inadequate temporary works on domestic project
An example of inadequate temporary works on a project, and problems reporting the safety issue to the authorities.
14 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1044
Region: CROSS-UK
Preparation of holes in concrete for chemical anchors
Reinforcement intended to be resin anchored into concrete was not anchored, because the resin did not cure, due to contamination within the holes.
6 June 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1096
Region: CROSS-UK
Excessive deflection of spliced steel beam
A long-span primary steel beam deflects excessively at its splice during concreting of the floor slab.
30 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1111
Region: CROSS-UK
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).
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1000
Region: CROSS-AUS
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.
10 May 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 997
Region: CROSS-US
The use of cast-in ferrules as structural connections
This report highlights several problems that can arise with structural connections between elements when cast-in ferrules (also known as threaded inserts) are used for the anchorage of reinforcing bars.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 993
Region: CROSS-AUS
Steel truss failure during lifting operation
The lifting operation for a 40m long span steel truss had to be abandoned after the localised failure of a joint.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1035
Region: CROSS-UK
Fire in roofs containing PV panels
A reporter is concerned about the monitoring of photovoltaic panels and whether all the possible lessons are learned from current experience.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1032
Region: CROSS-UK
Column stability during erection
A reporter highlights the importance of ensuring steel columns are temporarily supported until they are sufficiently tied and supported by the permanent structure.
13 December 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1038
Region: CROSS-UK