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Temporary instability of columns

Concerns were raised by a reporter on the temporary stability of concrete columns during construction.

Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard

Metal framing and plasterboard was used to provide lateral stability to a building. The form of construction was later deemed to be unsuitable and extensive remedial works had to be carried out.

Slipform temporary works design

A reporter was performing a CAT III check on a 14 storey slipform design when they discovered that the temporary works design was inadequate.

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

An upper storey extension was designed without considering the effect on the structure below.

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.

Stability of timber frame construction

A reporter who has many years design experience in timber frame construction raises concerns about a common defect they have experienced when checking calculations.

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).

Temporary movement joint in slabs not installed correctly

Dowels in temporary movement joints for a slab were not installed correctly, impacting the structural behaviour.

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

This report describes how a construction worker was injured during the erection of a steel column due to shortcomings in erection procedures and inadequacies in a column base connection.

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

Wall ties designed to connect masonry partitions to adjacent steelwork framing were not installed leaving the masonry walls unrestrained. Walls were seen to be rocking in high winds.

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Temporary instability of columns

Overall stability of building proposed to be provided by metal framing and plasterboard

Slipform temporary works design

Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

Steelwork connection design

Stability of timber frame construction

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

Temporary movement joint in slabs not installed correctly

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

Masonry panels rock in wind due to missing wall ties

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