Safety of hanging systems: lessons from CROSS reports

• Allan Mann ^[1]
  1. [1] FIStructE
• Localización: The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer, ISSN 1466-5123, Vol. 97, Nº. 9, 2019, págs. 10-18
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Simple hanging systems are widespread. Despite their apparent simplicity, numerous failures have occurred. This paper explores the reasons why and suggests that increased design attention is required to assure system safety.

    This is especially important for systems incorporating multiple load-sharing hangers.