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Inappropriate material storage causes collapse of ceiling of a truck dock mezzanine
This report describes the collapse of an overloaded framed ceiling.
10 May 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 983
Region: CROSS-US
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.
30 April 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 993
Region: CROSS-AUS
Modelling of structures
The reporter is concerned that some structural engineers assume without adequate verification that their computer modelling is correct and accurate; that they do not understand the limitations or basis for their modelling; or that the model chosen may not be appropriate for that structure.
2 August 2022
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 994
Region: CROSS-AUS
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.
10 May 2021
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 992
Region: CROSS-US
Wind adjacent to tall buildings
Reports to CROSS have raised concerns about the design of temporary works to resist wind loading in urban environments.
1 December 2015
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Essential consideration of ‘soft hazards’ on civil and building engineering projects
A check-list for all those engaged in structural or fire engineering design.
7 December 2022
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Photovoltaic installations - structural aspects
CROSS has concerns about some structural aspects of roof mounted PV and solar thermal panels.
1 November 2016
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Inquiry into the construction of Edinburgh Schools
This Alert deals with the aftermath of the collapse of part the outer skin of a cavity wall at Oxgangs Primary School Edinburgh on 29th January 2016 in high winds.
1 February 2017
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US
Incorrect use of software for wind loads on solar panels
A reporter is concerned about designers relying completely on the output of software for structural analysis when they do not fully understand the requirements for data input.
7 November 2023
CROSS Safety Report
Report ID: 1212
Region: CROSS-AUS
Structural stability/integrity of steel frame buildings
There are occasional collapses of steel frame structures during construction and this Alert is to draw attention to matters which need to be borne in mind by designers, fabricators, and contractors.
1 February 2017
CROSS Safety Alert
Region: CROSS-UK, CROSS-AUS, CROSS-US