4.1. Material

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a dead load?

   Hint

   Think about what remains unchanged over time.

2. 2.

   Name one type of environmental load.

   Hint

   Which loads do natural events create?

3. 3.

   What type of load does a structure's own weight represent?

   • A) Live Load
   • B) Dead Load
   • C) Environmental Load

   Hint

   Remember, it's a constant force.

4. 4.

   True or False: Live loads are predictable and constant over time.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how changes in people or furniture affect loads.

5. 5.

   Calculate the total load a structure must support if the dead load is 250 kN and live load is estimated at 100 kN for a total area of 75 m².

   Hint

   What steps do you take to find the total and then divide by area?

6. 6.

   Discuss how you would approach designing a bridge that needs to accommodate high live loads from heavy vehicles, considering environmental factors.

   Hint

   Think about vehicle weight and natural forces.