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Define imposed load.
What are the normal loads that affect roofs?
What is the maximum imposed load for flat roofs according to IS 875?
Think about what loads a flat roof needs to support.
What is the typical imposed load range for flat roofs?
Consider what heavy loads flat roofs must support.
True or False: Wind loads affect only the windward side of the roof.
Think about how wind behaves around objects.
Calculate the net wind load on a sloping roof given specific roof dimensions and wind speed.
Use the wind speed to find the pressure first.
Analyze a complex roof truss using both the Method of Joints and software. Compare the results.
Double-check your calculations against software input parameters.
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