Defining Load in Structural Engineering
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Objective
I can define "load" in the context of structural engineering.
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Warm-up video
Dr Nafie - Structural Engineering · 8:35
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A structural load is a force or moment that is trying to move a structure.
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Concentrated loads act at a point, while distributed loads act over a large area.
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To define a concentrated load, you must define its location, direction, and magnitude.
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Practice
8 questions
Define 'structural load' in your own words.
What is the primary difference between a dead load and a live load?
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Exit ticket
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“In structural engineering, what is a "load"?”
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