Sentence 4.1.5.3.(1)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH4

Objective

OH4 Vibration and Deflection Limitation

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that:

  • the live load due to use and occupancy will not take into account the expected accumulation and distribution of people and objects on the floor or roof surface, including an allowance for dynamic effects due to people, and
  • the live load due to use and occupancy will be less than the prescribed minimum value.

This is to limit the probability of the excessive deflection or excessive vibration of structural elements, which could lead to negative effects on the psychological well-being of persons.

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