Building Loads

Question 1

Gravity Load

Answer 1

Typically vertically on buildings which is caused by gravitational pull of the earth

Question 2

Lateral Loads

Answer 2

Typically apply horizontally on buildings
Main lateral forces: wind and earthquake
Underground water pressure on basement walls or on building caused by floods also creates lateral stress on buildings

Question 4

List 3 categories of info under confidentiality:

Answer 4

1. Information that must be affirmatively disclosed
2. Information that must not be disclosed
3. Information that might have to be disclosed