Sentence 4.1.8.1.(14)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the expected seismic distortion of the building structure will damage or displace unreinforced masonry elements, which could lead to:

  • elements of the building falling or sliding, which could lead to damage to the building, or
  • the functional failure of architectural systems or part thereof, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability that the lateral seismic force used for unreinforced masonry elements will not take into account all the factors that affect the expected magnitude of the inertial seismic force, which could lead to:

  • failure of the anchorage, which could lead to damage to the component and, if it falls, damage to the building, or
  • damage to attached architectural systems, which could lead to their functional failure, which could impede the intended use and occupancy of the building.
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