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4.1.8.17.(7) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 |
Objective | OS2 Structural Safety |
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Application | Application 1: Method of applying the lateral forces calculated in Sentence 4.1.8.17.(1), for the earthquake design of elements and components of buildings and their connections in areas where IEFaSa(0.2)
is equal to or greater than 0.35 or in post-disaster
buildings.
Exceptions:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that the design lateral force,
Vp, for elements and components and their connections will not
be applied in the direction that is the most critical for design, which could
lead to structural failure, which could lead to components of the building
falling or sliding, which could lead to harm to persons. |
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