When it comes to structural design, there are a bunch of different loads that you need to be aware of. Those loads include vertical loads, horizontal loads, and longitudinal loads and they all break down into even more load categories.
This Webinar, we are going to focus on the live loads and dead loads, which are part of the broader group of vertical loads. Dead loads are the very first vertical load that always needs to be considered. These loads are always permanent and will always be within the building. A dead load is often a permanent partition wall, a structural piece, and permanent equipment. Oftentimes, this type of load will include all beams, the roof, columns, walls, and more.
Live loads are also called imposed loads and they are either moving loads, or movable loads, that do not have any impact or acceleration. All these loads are part of what an occupant brings into the building. These items are normally furniture and movable partitions.
What may be acceptable in one part of the country may not be acceptable in another and you need to be aware of any nuances that could mean the difference between a building passing inspection and not passing inspection.
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