Sentence 9.3.1.6.(1)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3
  6. OS1
  7. OS2
  8. OP2
  9. OH1
  10. OS3
  11. OS2
  12. OP2
  13. OS3

Objective

OH4 Vibration and Deflection Limitation

Attribution

(a)[F20,F21,F80-OH4]Applies to elements that support floors.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • insufficient compressive strength to resist expected gravity and lateral loads, or
  • the excessive shrinkage, cracking and premature failure of concrete.

This is to limit the probability of the excessive deformation of concrete, which could lead to:

  • compromised structural integrity, or
  • where concrete elements support an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements, which could lead to compromised structural integrity.

Where concrete elements support wood-frame floors, this is to limit the probability of deflection or vibration of such floors, which could lead to negative effects on the psychological well-being of persons.

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