6 - Statics
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Practice Questions
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What is a dead load? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about what is fixed in place within a building.
Name one type of environmental load.
💡 Hint: Consider natural phenomena that affect structures.
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What is the primary distinction between dead loads and live loads?
💡 Hint: Think about the things that do not change versus those that do.
True or False: Environmental loads can change based on seasonal conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how weather affects structures differently.
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A bridge is expected to carry a maximum live load of 5,000 lbs. If the bridge has a dead load of 2,500 lbs, what is the total maximum load on the bridge?
💡 Hint: Combine the two types of loads for the total.
During a storm, a building experiences a wind load of 50 psf on one side with dimensions of 80 ft by 120 ft. What is the total force exerted by the wind on that wall?
💡 Hint: Calculate the area first before multiplying by wind pressure.
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