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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define dead loads in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what is constant and unchanging.
Question 2
Easy
What is self-weight?
💡 Hint: It's a component of dead loads.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What are dead loads primarily composed of?
- Moving equipment
- Permanent static loads
- Wind forces
💡 Hint: Consider what remains unchanged over time.
Question 2
True or False: Dead loads can change with occupancy.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how they are defined.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A house has a roof that weighs 1500 kg, and the walls weigh 1200 kg. What is the total dead load?
💡 Hint: Add the individual weights of the components.
Question 2
Design a column for a structure given the dead load is 5000 kg. Using factors of safety, how would you determine the required parameters?
💡 Hint: Consider how much more weight needs to be supported beyond just the dead load.
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