Intent 1:
To limit the probability of inadequate lateral support,
which could lead to:
- insufficient lateral stiffness, which could lead to
an inability to resist lateral loads or inadequate distribution of
gravity loads, or
- excessive slenderness, which could lead to cracking
or buckling, which could lead to the wall being unable to support
its own weight.
This is to limit the probability of
compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:
- structural failure of masonry construction,
- where masonry construction is part of an environmental
separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration,
which could lead to further compromised structural integrity, or
- in assemblies exposed to moisture or the exterior, damage
and deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural
integrity.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.