CROSS Safety Report: Errors in steelwork connection design risk unsafe beam sagging moments

This month's report discusses an unusual steelwork connection found during an inspection of an existing structure.

As risk management becomes an increasingly important part of structural engineers' work, IStructE Technical Director Patrick Hayes explores some of the complexities in applying its practice to the realm of building safety problems.

This month's report highlights the importance of varied quality assurance when using structural design and analysis software after a reporter found a steel section with erroneous data in the software's database.