1 - CE 261 Theory of Structures
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Practice Questions
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What are dead loads?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a building heavy.
Describe live loads.
💡 Hint: Consider people and furniture.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are dead loads?
💡 Hint: Remember that dead loads don't change over time.
True or False: Live loads are the same as dead loads.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how load changes with use.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total load on a beam of a structure that supports 3,000 kg of dead load and 1,500 kg of live load. Factor in an additional snow load of 500 kg.
💡 Hint: Add all loads correctly to find the total on the beam.
Evaluate a building that performed poorly in the wind. It was only designed for 50 mph winds but faced gusts of 70 mph. How might this affect its safety and what could be suggested in future designs?
💡 Hint: Consider building codes related to wind loads in design.
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