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Collapse of the New Austrian tunnelling method (NATM) tunnels at Heathrow Airport
In October 1994 a section of tunnel being constructed at Heathrow Airport collapsed.
1 November 1994
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Major cast metal components
Buildings and bridges may utilise cast metal components for a variety of reasons and applications. These include the ability to be shaped for structural or aesthetic purposes and to transfer loads at the interface between differing structural components.
1 March 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Falsework - full circle?
The late 1960s and early 1970s was a time of great activity and innovation in the construction industry. Boundaries were being pushed out in all directions - in respect of design, materials and scale of projects which brought about some great achievements, but also a number of serious repercussions.
1 August 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
De la Concorde bridge collapse
On 30th September 2006, the central span of the de la Concorde highway over-bridge in Laval, Canada, suddenly collapsed onto the road below causing 5 fatalities and 6 injuries.
1 June 2008
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Independent review through peer assist
The independent review has been developed to promote a more interactive and timely process tuned to the specific needs of the project team.
1 January 2009
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Assessment and inspection of buildings
SCOSS has been concerned for some time (2003) at the potential for deterioration of buildings and other facilities during their working lives such that there results an inadequate reserve of strength against collapse of the whole or part of the structure.
1 September 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Assumptions behind the Eurocodes
This was published in 2009 and has to be read in that context. The main issues however are universally valid.
1 September 2010
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Liquid metal assisted cracking - update
This 2006 note is an update of the SCOSS Topic Paper from 2004. It draws attention to Publication No 40/05, by the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) and the Galvanisers’ Association entitled ‘An approach to the management of Liquid Metal Assisted Cracking’.
1 March 2006
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Risk management framework for ensuring robustness
This paper describes a holistic approach to the process of ensuring robustness, utilising appropriate people, processes and products.
1 March 2006
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK
Structural Eurocodes - potential misunderstandings
This is a 2007 paper produced at a time when Eurocodes were being introduced and there was unfamiliarity with them amongst many design engineers.
1 May 2007
CROSS Topic Paper
Region: CROSS-UK