Sentence 4.1.8.1.(6)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the method of applying the earthquake forces on a building structure will not take into account how the maximum expected seismic building motions in orthogonal directions affect the seismic forces in the building structure, 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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