Practice Example (2) (6.3.4.2) - Theory of Structures - part b

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Question 1.
Define dead load.
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Consider what components contribute to a structure's weight.
Question 2.
What is an ultimate load?
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Think about the extremes of weight a structure must handle.
3Question 3.
What does the ultimate load represent?
- The average load a structure can handle
- The maximum load a structure can withstand before failure
- The minimum load a structure can sustain
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Think of what it means to fail under weight.
4Question 4.
True or False: Live loads are always greater than dead loads.
- True
- False
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Consider examples of what comprises each type of load.
Question 5.
Calculate the ultimate load for a column with an area of 40 m², given the following: dead load = 3.5 kN/m², live load = 2.5 kN/m².
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Remember to multiply the combined loads by the area.
Question 6.
For an interior beam under a concentrated load of 50 kN and a length of 6 m, find the ultimate load considering a dead load of 4 kN/m and a live load of 3 kN/m.
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Ensure to consider the load across the entire beam length.

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