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Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

An example of a small design and build contract where poor design and management led to an inadequate structure being built.

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

This report highlights the importance of correctly designed fixings and anchoring systems for cladding panels to buildings to minimize the risk of failure.

The use of cast-in ferrules as structural connections

This report highlights several problems that can arise with structural connections between elements when cast-in ferrules (also known as threaded inserts) are used for the anchorage of reinforcing bars.

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).

Failure of existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top HVAC units

Failure of an existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units offers lessons in the special challenges of renovations to existing buildings.

Collapse of a reinforcing cage

The reinforcing cage to a blade pier for an overpass bridge collapsed without warning when nearing completion.

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Poor quality design leads to failure for a small design and build contract

Failure of large aluminium composite panel

The use of cast-in ferrules as structural connections

Design of internal partitions for horizontal loads

Failure of existing long-span wood roof truss following installation of new roof-top HVAC units

Collapse of a reinforcing cage

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Structural issues with cladding

Inadequate structural design on industrial steel structures

Concerns with propping design to large excavations

Dangerously defective glass smoke screens

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