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4.2.3.10.(1) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 | OP4 |
| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Protection of exposed steel components used in foundations or for the support of soil or rock. This applies to buildings described
in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A and buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A] that are
required to be designed to the requirements of Part 4. |
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that steel components in foundation
systems will be exposed to aggressive environmental conditions, which could
lead to premature corrosion, which could lead to loss of bearing capacity,
which could lead to excessive displacement of the foundation, which could
lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: To direct Code users to Article 1.2.1.1. of Division A for
materials other than described in this Subsection. |
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