4.1.8.7.(1)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the Equivalent Static Force Procedure will be used to design structures in situations where it will not provide a good approximation of the true dynamic response, which could lead to:

  • 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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