9.3.1.3.(1)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that an inadequate resistance to sulphate salts in the soil will lead to the inadequate performance or the premature failure of concrete under expected environmental or structural loads.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

• structural failure, or
• where concrete supports or is used in an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.