Safety of vertical cantilever structures. Part 1: Good design practice and maintenance

Author: Paras Shah

Date published

1 May 2025

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Safety of vertical cantilever structures. Part 1: Good design practice and maintenance

The Structural Engineer

Author

Paras Shah

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 5, 2025, Page(s) 28-32

https://doi.org/10.56330/DGUP4235

Date published

1 May 2025

Author

Paras Shah

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 5, 2025, Page(s) 28-32

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/DGUP4235

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
​Members/Subscribers: Free

Part 1 of this article aims to highlight safety concerns for various types of cantilever structure in their design, construction, use and maintenance stages. It provides general guidance for designers, contractors and maintenance teams, and clients to avoid failure during these stages.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
28-32
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Structural failure Cantilever Technical Issue 5

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