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Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

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

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.

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.

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

This report is to raise concerns about the suitability of video screen support systems being used outdoors for public displays.

Sliding glass door - two-part subhead failure

Called to inspect the failure of a glazed sliding door system a correspondent noted that the system comprised a two-part subhead, which includes a removable bead that relies on a bearing of only a few millimetres.

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Inadequate design submissions for alterations to an existing building

Steel column erection anchoring connection failure injured worker

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

Temporary movement joint in slabs not installed correctly

Safety concern for outdoor video screens

Sliding glass door - two-part subhead failure

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Wall tie design between masonry panels and timber frames

No structural design for steel portal frame building

Design responsibility for temporary stability of steel frame building

Add-on timber trussed roof to flat roof causes failure

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