Back9.35.3.4.(2)

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F20

To support and withstand expected loads and forces.

Objective:

OS2.1, OS2.2

 

APPLICATION:

Minimum horizontal dimensions of piers supporting columns for carports serving not more than one dwelling unit, for buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability of eccentric loading or an inadequate bearing area, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to harm to persons.
To limit the probability of an inadequate bearing area at the bottom of piers, which could lead to compressive failure of the soil, which could lead to the structural failure of columns, which could lead to harm to persons.

ATTRIBUTION:

Functional Statement:

F20

To support and withstand expected loads and forces.

Objective:

OP2.1, OP2.2

 

APPLICATION:

Minimum horizontal dimensions of piers supporting columns for carports serving not more than one dwelling unit, for buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9].

INTENT:

To limit the probability of an inadequate bearing area at the bottom of piers, which could lead to compressive failure of the soil, which could lead to the structural failure of columns, which could lead to damage to the building.
To limit the probability of eccentric loading or an inadequate bearing area, which could lead to structural failure, which could lead to damage to the building.