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Provision for movement in clay brickwork facades

A reporter raises concerns over the detailing and construction of horizontal movement joints in clay brickwork facades.

Incorrect fabrication of balustrade connection

A reporter describes how threaded bars were incorrectly used for a balustrade fixing instead of bolts which led to failure of the connection.

Painted faying surfaces leads to connections with insufficient load capacity

Painted, rather than the required unpainted connection faying surfaces, were identified by the Resident Engineer of a reporter's firm during the erection of a primary frame for a large project. The painted surfaces resulted in the connections not having sufficient load carrying capacity and necessitated remedial works.

Incorrect lifting system used for precast concrete stair elements

A reporter was asked to inspect a precast concrete stair unit which was exhibiting cracking around the lifting anchor locations after being de-moulded.

Temporary instability of columns

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

Failure of cast-in wire lifting loops on manhole cover slabs

A cast-in wire lifting loop failed when lifting a 4m diameter precast manhole cover slab into place.

Dangerous defects in curtain wall glazing

This report concerns a 5m high vertical glazing system in which the fixings for a panel failed after only four years because of a lack of co-ordination between designers and contractors.

Missing elements from 3D modelling

A reporter shares their experience on how their team consistently discover missing elements when they erect lattice towers and masts that have been 3D modelled.

Major safety defects in hospital

A number of construction defects were found in a hospital following the inspection of the external wall system.

Inadequate bridge bearing pad installation

During the final construction phase of a reinforced concrete bridge deck, the contractor installed the elastomeric bridge bearing pads using a non-approved and potentially dangerous methodology.

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Provision for movement in clay brickwork facades

Incorrect fabrication of balustrade connection

Painted faying surfaces leads to connections with insufficient load capacity

Incorrect lifting system used for precast concrete stair elements

Temporary instability of columns

Failure of cast-in wire lifting loops on manhole cover slabs

Dangerous defects in curtain wall glazing

Missing elements from 3D modelling

Major safety defects in hospital

Inadequate bridge bearing pad installation

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