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9.35.3.4.(2) | Application | Intent |
| OS2 | OP2 |
| Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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| Application | Application 1: Minimum horizontal dimensions of piers supporting
columns for carports serving not more than one dwelling
unit, for buildings to which Part 9 applies
[see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].
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| Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of eccentric loading or an inadequate
bearing area, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to
harm to persons. Intent 2: To limit the probability of an inadequate bearing area at
the bottom of piers, which could lead to compressive failure of the soil,
which could lead to the structural failure of columns, which could lead to
harm to persons. |
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