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

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

(b) [F20-OS2.1]
(b) [F21,F80-OS2.3]
(b) [F20-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

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

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

  • structural failure, or
  • where concrete is used in an environmental separator, the displacement or failure of required environmental separation elements, which could lead to the deterioration of building elements.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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