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9.15.3.8.(1) | Application | Intent |
OS2 | OP2 | OH1 | OH4 | OS3 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Minimum thickness of concrete footings not subject
to surcharge, for foundations for buildings to
which Section 9.15. applies [see Sentence 9.15.1.1.(1) for
application of Section 9.15.].
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability of insufficiently thick concrete
footings, which could lead to:
This is to limit the probability of weak concrete,
which could lead to shear failure under gravity loads transmitted through
foundation elements, which could lead to excessive settlement of the soil
and structural damage to the foundation and the building.
This is to limit the probability of:
For floors and elements supporting floors, this is to limit the
probability of excessive deflection, which could lead to rough or uneven walking
surfaces, which could lead to persons tripping or falling, which could lead
to harm to persons.
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