Practice Variability in Loadings - 14.1.2 | 14. DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define dead load and give an example.

💡 Hint: Think of things that do not change in weight over time.

Question 2

Easy

What is a live load?

💡 Hint: Consider movable items in a building.

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Question 1

What are dead loads?

  • Constant loads
  • Variable loads
  • Dangerous loads

💡 Hint: Consider what elements do not change in a building's structure.

Question 2

True or False: Live loads can change with time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how occupancy affects a space.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are designing a multi-story building. How would you account for variable live loads from different uses ( residences, offices)?

💡 Hint: Think about the most crowded situations for residential and office spaces.

Question 2

Analyze the potential consequences of a bridge failure under sudden heavy traffic. What might lead to such a failure?

💡 Hint: Reflect on traffic patterns and structural design limits in tough-use scenarios.

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