4.1.8.15.(3)

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the diaphragm connections will not take into account the capacity forces of the diaphragm, which could lead to:

  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the diaphragm, which could lead to damage to the building, or
  • damage to the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.

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