Practice Roofs (6.1.2) - Loads on Structures - part a - Structural Analysis

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Lesson 6.1.2Loads on Structures - part a

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Question 1.
What does L_o represent in the roof live load reduction equation?
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Think of what load would be there without any reductions.
Question 2.
What is the general range of reduction factors for R?
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Consider the cases given in the section.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of using R factors in roof live load calculations?
- To increase the associated loads
- To reduce the effective load based on conditions
- To eliminate the loads altogether
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Remember the conditions under which reductions are approved.
4Question 4.
True or False: All roofs are eligible for reduced live loads.
- True
- False
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Think about commercial versus residential roofs.
Question 5.
Evaluate a roof with an original live load of 70 psf and calculate the reduced live load for a tributary area of 800 ft² considering both reduction factors.
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Focus on how you compute R_1 based on area.
Question 6.
Imagine an architectural scenario where you have to choose a roof type based on loaded requirements. Consider a theater versus a warehouse.
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Think about events that occur and the space available.

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