40.6 - Load Combinations (IS 456 & IS 1893)
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Practice Questions
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What does DL stand for in load combinations?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of the structure.
True or False: Live Load is a fixed weight.
💡 Hint: Consider what might be placed in a building.
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What does the acronym DL represent?
💡 Hint: It’s related to the weight of materials used.
True or False: The load combination 1.5(DL + LL) increases the risks in design.
💡 Hint: Think about safety factors.
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A multi-story building is designed with an average DL of 1500 kN and live load LL of 600 kN. Calculate and analyze the design based on the load combination 1.2(DL + LL ± EL) assuming EL is 300 kN.
💡 Hint: Always add and subtract EL before multiplying.
Propose a strategy for designing a hospital using the load combination 1.5(DL + LL + EL), discussing the factors that govern the importance of this design.
💡 Hint: What additional factors are considered in hospitals?
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