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4.2.4.10.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building |
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| Application | Application 1: Design of foundations where
conditions of permafrost are encountered or proven to exist.
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the design of foundations
on permafrost will not take into account the seasonal and long-term changes
in soil properties and ground displacements as they affect the foundations,
which could lead to excessive displacement of the foundation, which could
lead to:
Intent 2: To facilitate, through qualification of persons especially
qualified in foundations on permafrost, the determination of compliance with
this requirement. |
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