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4.1.8.16.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | + | OP2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
Attribution |
[F20-OS2.1]
Applies to portion of Code text: “Foundations shall
be designed to resist the lateral load capacity of the SFRS…”
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Application | Application 1:
Exceptions:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the capacity of the foundation
to resist the maximum expected seismic forces will be less than the capacity
of the superstructure, which could lead to a sudden brittle failure of the
foundation, which could lead to the collapse of the building, which could
lead to harm to persons. |
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