Practice - Load Transfer
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of purlins in a roofing system?
💡 Hint: Think about their position in the structural framework.
Define dead load.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials contribute to this weight.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary role of purlins?
💡 Hint: Think about where purlins fit in the structure.
True or False: Live loads remain constant in a building.
💡 Hint: Consider how different uses of a space can change the loads.
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Challenge Problems
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A roofing system has to support a snow load of 2 kN/m² on top of a dead load of 1.5 kN/m². Evaluate how loads should be optimized through either purlins or trusses.
💡 Hint: Consider the structural capacities of both purlins and trusses.
Consider a scenario where a sudden gust of wind leads to unanticipated uplift forces on a sloping roof. What measures could be put in place to strengthen trusses against this uplift?
💡 Hint: Think about how structural stability is enhanced under stress.
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