Intent 1:
To limit the probability of an inadequate resistance
to buckling, which could lead to structural failure of pilasters and
cracking of masonry walls.
This is to limit the
probability of compromised structural integrity, which could lead
to:
- structural failure of masonry construction, or
- where masonry construction is part of an environmental
separator, the excessive deformation, displacement or failure of required
environmental separation elements, which could lead to deterioration,
which could lead to further compromised structural integrity.
This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.