2.5 - Rain loads
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Practice Questions
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What is a rain load?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.
Why is drainage important?
💡 Hint: Consider water management in buildings.
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What do rain loads refer to?
💡 Hint: Recall the impact of rain on roofs.
True or False: Drainage systems are not necessary for roofs with a slight pitch.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains, regardless of roof slope.
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A commercial building has a flat roof with an area of 400 square meters. A storm is expected to deliver 80 mm of rain. What is the total rain load on the roof?
💡 Hint: Convert mm to meters for the calculation.
Discuss the implications of local government regulations regarding rain water management for new constructions in flood-prone areas. How should a civil engineer incorporate these regulations into their designs?
💡 Hint: Think about regulations that exist to protect buildings from flood damage.
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