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.