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4.1.8.16.(2) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Design of foundations of buildings to transfer earthquake loads and effects.
Exceptions:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the capacity of the soil and
rock on which the foundation rests will be exceeded during the seismic design
ground motion, which could lead to the excessive displacement of the building,
which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of harm to
persons.
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