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15. LOADS
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- 1.
What is a dead load?
Hint
Think about the weight of the building itself.
- 2.
Name one component of a live load.
Hint
Consider items that are not fixed in a building.
- 3.
What is the primary role of a structure in terms of loads?
- Transfer loads
- Aesthetics
- Insulation
Hint
Think about why we build structures.
- 4.
True or False: Live loads are also known as transient loads.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider what happens when a room is empty versus full.
- 5.
A building has a dead load of 500 Kips, a live load of 200 Kips, and a snow load of 100 Kips. What is the total load?
Hint
Remember to add all load types together.
- 6.
Given a scenario where the roof snow load changes due to an increase in elevation, how might this affect design calculations?
Hint
Evaluate how elevation impacts snow retention.
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