Affiliation:
1. Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
Abstract
When structural failures occur, usually the first, and sometimes the only focus is on technical
causes of failure. However, from several researches it is known that 90-95% of failures stems from
procedural origins, or so called human and organizational factors.
This paper will first define human and organizational. Furthermore, critical human and
organizational factors influencing structural safety will be highlighted. Critical factors are those
factors that make a difference in successful or not successful projects regarding structural safety.
Finally, suggestions are given with measures to improve human and organizational factors. E.g. a
risk analysis approach should be elaborated that focuses on structural failures, and not primarily
on planning and budget issues.
Publisher
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE)
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