30.2. Loads

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the total weight of the Eiffel Tower?

   Hint

   Think about the overall construction and materials used.

2. 2.

   What is a dead load?

   Hint

   Consider what part of the structure contributes to its weight.

3. 3.

   What is the total weight of the Eiffel Tower?

   • 10,000 k
   • 18,800 k
   • 25,000 k

   Hint

   Remember the facts about the structure's dimensions.

4. 4.

   True or False: The dead load of the Eiffel Tower is uniformly distributed.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how different parts of the tower support varying weights.

5. 5.

   If an additional structure of 5,000 k is added to the top of the Eiffel Tower, what will be the new total weight? How would this change affect the design of the inclined supports?

   Hint

   Simply add the additional weight to the existing total weight.

6. 6.

   Debate the potential impact of extreme winds on the Eiffel Tower's stability and how the inclined supports might mitigate these effects during a storm.

   Hint

   Consider why engineers design structures to withstand dynamic forces.