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9.20.9.5.(1) | Application | Intent |
OH1 | OS2 | OP2 | OS1 |
Objective | OH1 Indoor Conditions |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Corrosion resistance, minimum thickness, minimum width,
shape and spacing of straps for masonry veneer 75 mm or more
in thickness and resting on a bearing support, in buildings to
which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application
of Part 9]:
Exceptions:
except as stated in Sentence 9.20.1.1.(2), which applies to buildings other than described above, or where the masonry
is designed for specified loads on the basis of ultimate and serviceability
limit states.
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of buckling
or tensile failure of the straps under lateral loads, which could lead to
the excessive flexing of masonry veneer, which could lead to cracking or buckling.
Where masonry units support or are part of an environmental separator,
this is to limit the probability of excessive moisture transfer through mortar
joints or cracked masonry.
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of:
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.
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