4.1.8.12.(4)

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:

• 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.

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.