Title
Structural incidents in the Netherlands: A comparison of three databases
Author
Terwel, K.
Boot, W.
Nelisse, M.
Publication year
2013
Abstract
After several major structural incidents in The Netherlands, various initiatives have been started to improve structural safety. Research studies were initiated on the characteristics, causes and consequences of structural incidents. In this paper the results of three of these research studies are compared. Each study uses different data sources: a confidential reporting system called ABC registration, Dutch arbitration awards on 'structural' failures and a newspaper called Cobouw. It appears that the reliability of the research studies varies due to the quality of both source and analysis. In addition, a comparison of the results shows variations due to the type of sources used. However, general patterns have been derived from the three databases. From this study it can be concluded that contrasting and combining results of different sources has improved the overview of structural incidents and has provided an insight into trends. Fugro; Ramboll; RSK; Sandberg; Thornton Tomasetti
Subject
Building Engineering & Civil Engineering
SR - Structural Reliability
TS - Technical Sciences
Buildings and Infrastructure
Safety
Built Environment
Reliability analysis
Data-sources
General patterns
Netherlands
Reporting systems
Research studies
Structural safety
Forensic engineering
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1680/feng.58224.297
TNO identifier
517634
Publisher
Thomas Telford Services Ltd
ISBN
9780727758224
Source
5th International Conference on Forensic Engineering: Informing the Future with Lessons from the Past, 16 April 2013 through 17 April 2013, London, 297-306
Document type
conference paper