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Types Of Loads
Dead Load : Refers to the overall weight of the structure. Includes weight of the materials permanently attached to the structure (Ex: flooring) and fixed service equipment (Ex: A/C).
Live Load : Refers to the weight of the applied bodied that are not permanent parts of the structure. Applied to the structure during part of its useful life.
Wind Load : Acts on all the exposed parts of the structures. (Ex: Outer side of walls, columns).
Earthquake Loads : The loads which directly affects the sub-structures.
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