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9.4.4.3.(1) | Application | Intent |
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| Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
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| Application | Application 1: Design capacity of foundations,
in buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], where the foundation bears on gravel, sand or silt, and the water
table is within a distance below the bearing surface equal
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| Intent | Intent 1: For coarser soil types near the footings' bearing surface
(for which free water between soil particles can reduce bearing capacity),
to limit the probability of excessive soil subsidence, which could lead to
the cracking of foundations or building superstructures. This
is to limit the probability of:
For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the
probability of excessive deflection or vibration, which could lead to a loss
of balance, tripping or falling, which could lead to harm to persons.
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