Practice Loading Cases (3.2) - Roofing System - Structural Design-II
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Question 1 Easy

Define imposed load.

💡 Hint: What are the normal loads that affect roofs?

Question 2 Easy

What is the maximum imposed load for flat roofs according to IS 875?

💡 Hint: Think about what loads a flat roof needs to support.

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Question 1

What is the typical imposed load range for flat roofs?

0.75 - 1.5 kN/m²
1.5 - 3.0 kN/m²
3.1 - 5.0 kN/m²

💡 Hint: Consider what heavy loads flat roofs must support.

Question 2

True or False: Wind loads affect only the windward side of the roof.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how wind behaves around objects.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the net wind load on a sloping roof given specific roof dimensions and wind speed.

💡 Hint: Use the wind speed to find the pressure first.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a complex roof truss using both the Method of Joints and software. Compare the results.

💡 Hint: Double-check your calculations against software input parameters.

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