4.1.8.12.(10)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the elastic storey shears, storey forces, member forces and deflections resulting from a Linear Dynamic Analysis will be proportioned in accordance with the design base shear, 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 limit the probability that the elastic storey shears, storey forces, member forces and deflections resulting from a Linear Dynamic Analysis will not be augmented by the effect of accidental torsion, 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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