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9.23.12.3.(3) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS1 | OS3 |
Objective | OH4 Vibration and Deflection Limitation |
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Application | Application 1: Minimum depth and maximum length of wood lintels in loadbearing, 38 mm by 64 mm stud
walls, in wood-frame constructions to which Section 9.23. applies
[see Sentence 9.23.1.1.(1) for application of Section 9.23.].
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of insufficiently deep or excessively
long lintels, which could lead to the inadequate transfer of expected gravity
loads from roof, wall or floor framing to supporting studs. For
floors and constructions supporting floors, this is to limit the probability
of:
This is to limit the probability of excessive movement, vibration
or deflection, which could lead to negative effects on the psychological well-being
of persons.
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