Intent 1:
To limit the probability of:
- inadequate strength of individual members,
- discontinuity of individual members, which could lead
to compromised resistance to buckling, or
- compromised load transfer among members.
This is to limit the probability:
- that the column members will be unable to resist expected
vertical loads, which could lead to buckling of individual members,
- of compromised resistance to buckling, or
- of unequal load sharing among members of built-up wood
columns, which could lead to progressive structural failures of column
members.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- structural failure,
- for environmental separators or elements supporting
an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration
of building elements, or
- an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead
to
- the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, and
- the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.
This is to limit the probability of:
- the space being unsuitable for its intended use, or
- damage to the building.