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Practice Questions
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Define dead load.
💡 Hint: Think about what doesn't change once built.
What are live loads?
💡 Hint: Consider people and objects that might move.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are dead loads?
💡 Hint: Consider the weight that doesn't change.
True or False: Live loads are static.
💡 Hint: Think about people and furniture in a building.
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Challenge Problems
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A new apartment building needs to account for a snow load of 2000 kg and dead loads of 4000 kg. What is the total load that must be supported?
💡 Hint: Remember to add all types of loads together.
How would you calculate the earthquake load for a structure in a region with a seismic coefficient of 0.1 and a total building weight of 5000 kg?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Load = Coefficient x Weight.
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