Sentence 4.1.8.12.(12)

  1. OS2
  2. OP2

Objective

OP2 Structural Sufficiency of the Building

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the base shear used for the design of the structure will be based on a value obtained from a model that is more flexible than an actual structure would be, which could lead to a base shear value that is lower than it should be, 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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