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What do dead loads consist of?
Think about what parts of a building don't change.
Give an example of a live load.
Consider items that can move or change in number.
Which of the following is a dead load?
Think about which loads remain constant.
True or False: Environmental loads include forces from natural occurrences.
Consider what factors come into play from nature.
A roof of an office building is expected to carry a snow load of 30 lbs per square foot across a 1000 square foot area. Calculate the total snow load the roof must support.
Consider how pressure is distributed over area.
An engineer must design a bridge that accounts for both heavy traffic loads (live) and severe wind loads (environmental). Describe how each load affects the design.
Consider the structure's flexibility and strength.
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