Sentence 9.20.9.5.(1)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OP2
  4. OS1

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

[F20,F22,F80-OS2.3]Applies to elements that support or are part of an environmental separator.

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of:

  • excessive corrosion of straps,
  • inadequate strength of straps, or
  • failure of the bond between mortar and straps under lateral loads.

This is to limit the probability of buckling or tensile failure of the straps under lateral loads, which could lead to the excessive flexing of masonry veneer, which could lead to cracking or buckling.

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.

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