Sentence 9.3.1.8.(1)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OH1
  4. OH4
  5. OS3
  6. OS1

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F20,F61,F55-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that substandard admixtures will be used, which could lead to:

  • the spalling or premature deterioration of concrete, or
  • the inadequate performance or premature failure of concrete under expected environmental or structural loads.

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

  • structural failure, or
  • where concrete supports or 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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