4.1.8.12.(4)

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

(a)[F20-OS2.1]

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the dynamic analysis will not take into account the effects of accidental eccentricities, including dynamic amplification of the static effect of accidental eccentricities, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Sentence 4.1.8.11.(6) for the calculation of the lateral force at each level of the building.

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