Structural Design and Load Types Quiz

What is a type of design load that accounts for the weight of permanent structures?

• Live Load

• Snow Load

• Dead Load

• Lateral Loads

Which step involves checking the initial design for effectiveness?

• Evaluating the preliminary design

• Establishing the loads

• Analyzing structural members

• Planning – How will the building be supported?

Which step involves creating the initial layout of the structure?

• Designing preliminary structural configuration and layout

• Evaluating the preliminary design

• Analyzing structural members

• Establishing the loads

Which step might be repeated to achieve a safe design?

• Redesigning if needed

• Establishing the loads

• Designing and detailing the structural components

• Selecting preliminary structural members

What is the third step in the structural design process?

• Designing preliminary structural configuration and layout

• Establishing the loads

• Planning – How will the building be supported?

• Redesigning if needed

Why is exposure to wind a factor in snow load?

• It changes snow color

• It affects snow accumulation

• It alters snow temperature

• It impacts snow density

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the Design Snow Load Calculation?

• Wind factor

• Roof slope factor

• Exposure factor

• Thermal factor

What is the primary purpose of calculating the design snow load \( p_s \)?

• To ensure structural safety under snow conditions

• To measure the roof's angle

• To determine the building's height

• To calculate wind resistance

What type of load can result from a natural disaster involving water?

• Wind Load

• Earthquake Load

• Flood Load

• Earth Pressure Load

Which load is primarily horizontal in nature?

• Dead Load

• Live Load

• Lateral Load

• Thermal Load