15.2.2 - Average Gross Dead Load in Buildings
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What is a dead load?
💡 Hint: Think of what makes up the static weight of a building.
List two materials and their average weights.
💡 Hint: Refer to the tables provided in the chapter.
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What does 'dead load' refer to in a building?
💡 Hint: Think of what remains constant over time.
True or False: Dead loads only include the weight of floors.
💡 Hint: Consider what other materials contribute to dead loads.
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A multi-story warehouse uses the following materials: steel framework, timber floors, and concrete roofing. Calculate the total dead load if the building has an area of 8000 ft². Steel weighs 70 lb/ft², timber weighs 50 lb/ft², and concrete weighs 150 lb/ft² respectively.
💡 Hint: Use the weights and area to determine the total dead load.
Discuss how the dead load would change if alternative materials with lower weights were used for the floors.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall structural implications.
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