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What are live loads?
Think of what varies throughout the day.
Give two examples of live loads.
Consider what you might see in a room.
What are live loads?
They vary depending on occupancy.
Live loads are an example of what kind of forces?
Think about what changes in a building during use.
Consider a gymnasium designed to hold significant crowds. What design modifications would account for varying live loads during different events?
Think of events that could bring in larger crowds.
A building code suggests a live load of 100 pounds per square foot. If a room measures 20 by 15 feet, what is the total expected live load?
Don't forget to multiply area by the load per unit area.
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