4.1.8.12.(7)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the design elastic base shear used for the design of buildings for earthquake, as obtained from a Linear Dynamic Analysis, will not take into account:

  • the inelastic response of the structure, or
  • the level of reliability appropriate for the use and occupancy.

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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