Intent 1:
To limit the probability that the performance of
cement and aggregate under expected structural and environmental loads
will fall significantly below expectations, which could lead to cracking
at mortar joints and inadequate bonding to masonry units.
This is to limit the probability of compromised structural
integrity, which could lead to:
- the structural failure of masonry construction,
- where masonry construction is part of an environmental
separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration,
which could lead to further compromised structural integrity, or
- in assemblies exposed to moisture or the exterior, damage
and deterioration, which could lead to further compromised structural
integrity.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.