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4.1.8.12.(4) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | + |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Effects of accidental torsional moments in the design
of buildings for earthquake when dynamic analysis
is used.
Exceptions:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the dynamic analysis will
not take into account the effects of accidental eccentricities, including
dynamic amplification of the static effect of accidental eccentricities, which
could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: To direct Code users to Sentence 4.1.8.11.(6) for the
calculation of the lateral force at each level of the building.
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