9.35.3.4.(2)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of eccentric loading or an inadequate bearing area, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability of an inadequate bearing area at the bottom of piers, which could lead to compressive failure of the soil, which could lead to the structural failure of columns, which could lead to harm to persons.

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