9.15.4.2.(2)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of insufficiently thick concrete in foundation walls, which could lead to insufficient bearing of supported walls or eccentric loads on the foundation, which could lead to an inability to support gravity loads or lateral earth loads, which could lead to concrete cracking.

This is to limit the probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead to:

  • structural failure,
  • where elements support or are part of an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, or
  • an inability to resist expected loads, which could lead to
    • the excessive deformation or deflection of walls, or
    • the excessive deflection or vibration of floors.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • the space being unsuitable for its intended use, or
  • damage to the building.

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