Practice - DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES
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Practice Questions
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What are safety provisions in design?
💡 Hint: Think about why engineers consider safety.
Name two types of loads affecting structures.
💡 Hint: One changes, the other doesn't.
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What is the primary purpose of safety provisions in structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about what keeps people safe.
True or False: Live loads are generally more stable than dead loads.
💡 Hint: Think about what live loads comprise.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a beam that can handle an unexpected increase in live load. Assume current live load is 2000 lbs and factor for an additional 1000 lbs due to potential overload from a party scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider the equations that define load capacities.
Evaluate a column's design under the assumption of a sudden load increase from neighbors. How would you adjust your protective measures based on AISC guidelines?
💡 Hint: Review the specified limits in AISC for safety evaluations.
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