4.4. Maximum

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define dead load.

   Hint

   Think about what doesn't change once built.

2. 2.

   What are live loads?

   Hint

   Consider people and objects that might move.

3. 3.

   What are dead loads?

   • Temporary loads
   • Dynamic forces
   • Permanent static loads

   Hint

   Consider the weight that doesn't change.

4. 4.

   True or False: Live loads are static.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about people and furniture in a building.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.