Sentence 4.1.8.3.(2)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the design of the structure will not incorporate a systematic approach for transferring inertial forces generated in the more massive portions of the building (e.g. floor slabs) to the supporting ground, which could lead to:

  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the structural elements, which could lead to damage to the building, or
  • the excessive deformation of, or excessive stress in, the building structure, which could lead to damage to the building, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.
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