32.2 - Loads
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Practice Questions
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What is the weight of the roof slab in psf?
💡 Hint: Look back at the roof load section.
How do you convert a frame weight in kips to a uniform load per foot?
💡 Hint: Refer to the frame load discussion.
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What is the roof load on the Magazini Generali?
💡 Hint: Think about how much weight is spread across the area.
True or False: The frame weight contributes nothing to the total load on the structure.
💡 Hint: Review the section on frame loads.
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If the roof changes to a heavier material weighing 120 psf and the frame remains at 13.6 kips, what is the new total uniform load?
💡 Hint: Focus on recalculating the roof weight using the new value.
The length of the span for the frame was mistakenly calculated at 70 ft instead of 63.6 ft. Recalculate the frame load.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to divide the frame weight by the new span length.
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