Practice - Purpose of Safety Provisions
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by 'reserve load'?
💡 Hint: Consider the extra 'safety margin' factored in by engineers.
Name one type of load that is variable.
💡 Hint: Think of people or furniture as examples.
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What is the main purpose of safety provisions in structural design?
💡 Hint: Think about how these provisions aim to secure structures against failures.
True or False: Dead loads are more difficult to predict than live loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of both types of loads.
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A building is designed to withstand a maximum live load of 1000 kg. During an unexpected event, it faces a load of 1500 kg. Assess the potential consequences, ensuring to include discussions on safety factors.
💡 Hint: Consider how much the safety factor amplifies the design loads.
Discuss and calculate the necessary load factor for a bridge that must support a maximum expected live load and an additional safety margin. Assume design specifications allow for a safety margin of 1.5 for unexpected conditions.
💡 Hint: Link the calculations back to the purpose of safety provisions to justify the results.
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