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Define dead load.
Think about what doesn't change once built.
What are live loads?
Consider people and objects that might move.
What are dead loads?
Consider the weight that doesn't change.
True or False: Live loads are static.
Think about people and furniture in a building.
A new apartment building needs to account for a snow load of 2000 kg and dead loads of 4000 kg. What is the total load that must be supported?
Remember to add all types of loads together.
How would you calculate the earthquake load for a structure in a region with a seismic coefficient of 0.1 and a total building weight of 5000 kg?
Use the formula: Load = Coefficient x Weight.
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