Practice - Summary Table: Key Aspects in Roof System Structural Design
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Practice Questions
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What type of loads do flat roofs carry?
💡 Hint: Think about the activities happening on the roof.
Which type of roof typically has lower imposed loads?
💡 Hint: Consider the maintenance activities on sloping vs flat roofs.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical imposed load for flat roofs?
💡 Hint: Consider the types of activities happening on flat roofs.
True or False: Wind loads on sloped roofs are generally uniform.
💡 Hint: Think about how the angle of the roof affects wind interaction.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a sloping roof truss to support a maximum wind load of 2.5 kN/m². Identify critical factors in your design and safety margin.
💡 Hint: Start with determining the truss type that fits your span and load before calculating member sizes.
Create a connection detail for a useful application involving a bolted connection in a roof truss considering both shear and tension forces.
💡 Hint: Remember to factor in potential shear versus tension forces at each connection point.
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