4.1.8.3.(3)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the building will not have a clearly defined Seismic Force Resisting System, which could lead to:

  • insufficient strength to transfer loads to the ground, and
  • insufficient stiffness to maintain lateral deformation within acceptable limits.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building, or
  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the building structure, which could lead to damage to the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.

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