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What are dead loads?
Think about what stays there.
Name an example of a live load.
Consider anything that can change.
What defines dead loads?
Think about what stays on the roof.
True or False: Live loads are permanent.
Consider the definition of live.
A residential building has a total roof area of 2000 square feet, with a dead load of 30 pounds per square foot and a live load of 40 pounds per square foot. Calculate the total load on the roof.
Don’t forget to multiply the load by the area!
Consider a region prone to heavy snowfall. Discuss the design strategies a structural engineer could implement to accommodate increased snow loads.
Think about how snow might collect differently on various roof shapes.
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