Loads Flashcards
1
Q
what is a dead load?
A
The force of gravity on the structure itself
2
Q
what is a live load?
A
The force of gravity on the object on the structure
3
Q
what is a dynamic load?
A
load on a structure not caused by gravity
if you stand still on a floor, you create a static load, but if you jump up and down and move around the floor, you create a dynamic load
4
Q
what is a static load?
A
the load on a structure caused by gravity
5
Q
what is a load?
A
A load is a force
