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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
Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building
An upper storey extension was designed without considering the effect on the structure below.
10 March 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1085
Region: CROSS-UK
Misleading instructions for a structural component
A reporter confirms the difficulty encountered whilst endeavouring to ensure cast-in insulated connectors supporting a parapet wall and balustrade were properly fixed.
26 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1127
Region: CROSS-UK
Further example of incorrect finite element modelling
Concerns in respect of the sufficiency of finite element modelling of masonry walls as part of a reinforced concrete framed building.
20 February 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1145
Region: CROSS-UK
Concern about rebending starter bars
This report concerns the bending and rebending of starter bars on site during the construction of a multi storey tower. The reporter considered that such a practice could compromise the structure under extreme load conditions.
24 May 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1164
Region: CROSS-UK
Concern over concrete test methods used on site
A reporter is concerned about the test method a contractor uses to justify the strength of concrete placed on site.
13 December 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 840
Region: CROSS-UK
Structural steel - reinforced concrete interface
A reporter describes how the substructure of a building was constructed out of position to the extent that the steel frame could not be erected to tolerance and could not be connected to the holding down bolts.
1 March 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 19
Region: CROSS-UK
Steelwork connection design
A reporter was asked to design connections for a multi-storey building for which the frame had been designed by another engineer. The result was a near collapse situation.
1 March 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 25
Region: CROSS-UK
Missing starter bars
During an inspection the reporter observed that all the continuity starter bars projecting from the wall kicker were in fact loose.
1 July 2007
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 37
Region: CROSS-UK
Precast concrete demolition
During the demolition of a tower block, a column collapsed unexpectedly.
1 March 2006
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 27
Region: CROSS-UK
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