Sentence 4.1.8.14.(1)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2
  3. OP4

Objective

OS2 Structural Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the lateral deflections of adjacent structures due to maximum expected seismic ground motions will lead to the impact of adjacent structures, which could lead to:

  • structural failure, or
  • severe damage to non-structural elements, which could lead to their subsequently falling.

This is to limit the probability of harm to persons.

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