Civil Engineering: Basic Load Calculations

Identify dead loads, live loads, and their combinations on a simple structure.

Practice Questions

Q1.A floor slab has a self-weight of 75 psf (dead load) and an occupancy live load of 50 psf. What is the factored load using the combination 1.2D + 1.6L?

Q2.Which of the following is classified as a dead load?

Q3.A roof has a dead load of 20 psf and a live load of 30 psf. Calculate the unfactored total load.

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