Collapse of tall reinforcement cages

Author: Alastair Soane

Date published

25 June 2013

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Collapse of tall reinforcement cages

The Structural Engineer

Author

Alastair Soane

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 7, 2013, Page(s) 33

Date published

25 June 2013

Author

Alastair Soane

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 91, Issue 7, 2013, Page(s) 33

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Following several instances of reinforcement cages collapsing, Alastair Soane suggests that incidents might be reduced through more regular inspection and clearer delineation of responsibilities during the transition from temporary works to permanent construction.

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Pages:
33
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Professional Guidance Issue 7

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