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Case Studies on Failure Investigations In Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

A monograph presenting case studies on failure investigations in structural and geotechnical engineering in three sections

26 September 2023

Third party content

Publisher: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

Structural safety of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) planks

A Theme Page to raise awareness of and encourage knowledge sharing on the structural safety of RAAC planks.

CROSS Theme Page

Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US

RAAC assessment undertaken by persons not suitably experienced

A reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) assessment was carried out by persons who did not appear to have appropriate experience, potentially putting building users at risk of harm.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1224

Region: CROSS-UK

Apparently simple home improvement work leads to dangerous situation

Apparently simple home improvement work, consisting of reroofing and a loft conversion, resulted in a 'near miss' with potentially dangerous conditions for neighbours.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1173

Region: CROSS-UK

'Design' for alterations to a dwelling carried out by an unsuitable person

A reporter was called upon to review a design for the removal of a loadbearing wall during the refurbishment of a residence. A builder was already on site but had stopped work since they considered the engineering design to be unsatisfactory and the structural designer was not responding to their queries. The reporter found that the structural design being followed was far from competent.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1236

Region: CROSS-UK

Poorly applied external insulation on buildings

This report concerns external insulation on buildings being inadequately applied and fixed, with poor control of the workmanship standards, leading to potential safety concerns and damage to the property.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1203

Region: CROSS-UK

Overloading a portal frame with suspended services

A reporter designing a single storey portal frame used a standard roof service loading of 0.25kN/m2. After the project was completed, a tenant for the unit took over fit out and added a considerable amount of sprinkler pipework into the roof. This created local overloading.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1195

Region: CROSS-UK

Combustible cladding material ignited during remediation work

Damage to combustible insulation on the external walls of a high rise residential premises was noticed from apparent combustion within the EPS element.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1222

Region: CROSS-UK

Potential overcrowding in education premises

A reporter expresses concern about the potential for greater occupancy numbers than planned for in lecture theatres within education premises.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1202

Region: CROSS-UK

Inadequate fire stopping around cables and other penetrations

A reporter observed inadequate fire stopping due to both ineffective installation or damage caused by follow on trades.

21 August 2023

CROSS Safety Report

Report ID: 1201

Region: CROSS-UK

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