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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a dead load?
💡 Hint: Think of what makes up the static weight of a building.
Question 2
Easy
List two materials and their average weights.
💡 Hint: Refer to the tables provided in the chapter.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does 'dead load' refer to in a building?
- The temporary loads during construction
- The permanent static weight of materials
- Dynamic loads experienced during occupancy
💡 Hint: Think of what remains constant over time.
Question 2
True or False: Dead loads only include the weight of floors.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what other materials contribute to dead loads.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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