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LOADS ON

STRUCTURES
LOADS ON STRUCTURES

Loading conditions on same structure varies from time to time or may change rapidly
with time.
The most important loads carried by an architectural structure do not change abruptly.
These are called static loads. They are not evaluated case by case but are referred
from codes, that code substitutes for an equivalent load that is derived on statistical
evidences on given types of buildings so that under the worst circumstances floor
will not fail.
TYPE OF LOADS:

The types of loads acting on a buildings are :


Dead loads:
Dead loads are permanent or stationary loads which are transferred to structure
throughout the life span. Dead load is primarily due to self weight of structural
members, permanent partition walls, fixed permanent equipment's and weight of
different materials.
Live loads:
Live loads are either movable or moving loads with out any acceleration or impact.
They are assumed to be produced by the intended use or occupancy of the building
including weights of movable partitions or furniture.
TYPE OF LOADS:

Snow or Rain Load:


The loads which act primarily downward on a building roof.
The amount of snow or rain load on a roof structure is dependent on various factors;
 Roof geometry
 Size of the structure
 Insulation of the structure
 Wind frequency
 Snow or rain duration
 Geographical location of the structure.
TYPE OF LOADS:

Impact Load:
Impact load is caused by vibration or impact or acceleration. Thus, impact load is
equal to imposed load incremented by some percentage called impact factor or
impact allowance depending upon the intensity of impact.
Earthquake Loads or Seismic Loads:
 The horizontal forces caused by the motion of the ground relative to the building
during an earthquake are known as seismic loads.
 Earthquake loads are horizontal loads caused by the earthquake and shall be
computed.
TYPE OF LOADS:

Wind Load:
The loads which can act laterally (sideways), downward, or upward on a building are
known as wind loads. Wind load is required to be considered in design.
The amount of wind load is dependent on the following factors:
 Geographical location
 The height of structure
 Type of surrounding physical environment
 The shape of structure
 Size of the Structure
Framed & Load Bearing Structures

RCC or Framed Structures Load Bearing Structures


Load transfer path is from slab to beam, beam to Load transfer path is from slab to wall and wall to
column and column to footing. footing.
Multi storied building can be constructed. Limited storied building can be constructed.
Though earthquake resistant, but if not properly Less resistant to earthquake.
designed, can be very hazardous also.
Carpet area available is more. Carpet area available is less.
Most use form of construction Rarely used form of construction specially now a
days.
Construction is fast Construction is slow.
It consumes less bricks. It consumes morebricks.
Framed & Load Bearing Structures

RCC or Framed Structures Load Bearing Structures


It consumes more steel and cement. It consumes less steel and cement.
It is prone to corrosion. It is not affected by corrosion.
Repair cost is high. Repair cost is less.
Thickness of wall can be maintained uniformly Thickness of wall can not be maintained uniformly
throughout. throughout.
There is great flexibility in the architectural design, There is no flexibility in the architectural design, so
as there is no need to construct wall over wall and need to construct wall over wall and hence the room
hence the room layout on different floor can be layout on different floor can not be changed.
changed.
The cantilever elements can be easily provided in Inclusion of cantilever elements is difficult and
this system. permitted to short span only.
No limitation of span but wall or column may No limitation of span.
obstruct free space.

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