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Define dead loads in your own words.
Think about what is constant and unchanging.
What is self-weight?
It's a component of dead loads.
What are dead loads primarily composed of?
Consider what remains unchanged over time.
True or False: Dead loads can change with occupancy.
Think about how they are defined.
A house has a roof that weighs 1500 kg, and the walls weigh 1200 kg. What is the total dead load?
Add the individual weights of the components.
Design a column for a structure given the dead load is 5000 kg. Using factors of safety, how would you determine the required parameters?
Consider how much more weight needs to be supported beyond just the dead load.
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