Chapter 4

Question 1

How do loads on buildings differ, and what types if loads are often considered during design?

Answer 1

Dead loads are permanent loads (architectural conctruction, mechanical equipment, utility installations, sprinkler systems) vs. Live loads are temporary (snow, occupants, furnishings)

Question 2

What are the effects of the three stresses on a member of a building foundation?

Answer 2

Tensile Stress - The stress that leads to expansion where volume and/or length tends to increase Compressive Stress - Stress that is applied to materials, resulting in compaction, or decrease in volume; applied to bars and columns leads to shortening. Shear Stress - The slipping tendency along a plane cause by parallel but opposite forces applied to the two sides of a plane.

Question 3

Explain the application and benefits of various types of steel used in buildings

Answer 3

Loadbearing Wall -