6 - Loads on Structures
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Practice Questions
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What is live load reduction?
💡 Hint: Consider the area and materials involved.
Define tributary area in relation to beams.
💡 Hint: Think about how the beam distributes loads.
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What does live load reduction help achieve in structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about the financial implications of design.
True or False: The ASCE7 standard outlines how to handle snow load reductions.
💡 Hint: Consider what kinds of loads building codes cover.
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Challenge Problems
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Given that a school cafeteria has a large open floor with a maximum live load of 100 lb/ft², and assuming a reduced load can be applied for areas greater than 400 ft², calculate the new live load using ASCE7 guidelines.
💡 Hint: Refer to the formulas outlined for reductions.
A structural engineer is designing a mixed-use building with a total area of 8000 ft². How should she approach determining the tributary areas for various beams considering the distribution of spaces?
💡 Hint: Visualize and breakdown the load sharing based on the layout of the building.
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