3.1 - Load Intensity
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Practice Questions
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What is a dead load?
💡 Hint: Think about what stays constant in the structure.
Give an example of a live load.
💡 Hint: Consider what might change in a building.
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What constitutes a dead load?
💡 Hint: Consider what remains in place regardless of usage.
True or False: Live loads are variable and can change per use of the structure.
💡 Hint: Recall the difference between live loads and dead loads.
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A building’s roof is designed for a dead load of 15,000 N and a variable live load of up to 5,000 N in peak usage. During a snowstorm, the snow adds 10,000 N total. Calculate the total load intensity on a roof area of 120 m².
💡 Hint: Make sure to add all load components before dividing by area.
A structure is built in an area prone to heavy winds. If the design incorporates wind loads of 8,000 N and interacts with a total dead load of 12,000 N and a live load of 6,000 N, what's the total intensity across a 100 m² area?
💡 Hint: Remember to account for each type of load impacting your final density.
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