Deck 23: Design Criteria for Structural Loading

Question 1

A ____ has a uniform load evenly distributed over the entire length of the beam and is supported at each end.

A) simple beam
B) strong back
C) purlin
D) complex beam

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What type of loads cause a downward motion on each building component?

A) gravity
B) lateral
C) temporary
D) moving

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What type of loads are imposed on a structure from a sudden gust of wind or from an earthquake?

A) dead
B) dynamic
C) live
D) wind

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The symbol ____ is often used to represent the values for dead loads.

A) DL
B) LL
C) FL
D) RL

Question 5

What type of loads are superimposed on the building through its use?

A) seismic
B) dynamic
C) dead
D) live

Question 6

To figure the total weight that a wall supports, you should divide the area being supported by the weight.

Question 7

Which exposure includes urban, suburban, wooded areas or other terrain with multiple closely spaced structures that are the size of a single-family residence or larger?

A) exposure A
B) exposure B
C) exposure C
D) exposure D

Question 8

Structures in seismic zone A are most likely to be damaged by earthquakes.

Question 9

The term seismic load refers to stress that results from _____.

A) strong prevailing winds
B) occupants of the structure
C) an earthquake
D) the weight of a car or truck

Question 10

Finding the weight of a floor is the same as finding the weight of a ceiling, but _____.

A) you divide instead of multiply
B) you double the area of the floor before multiplying
C) the loads are much smaller
D) the loads are much greater

Question 11

Roofs used for sundecks are designed in a manner similar to floors.

Question 12

In planning for loads from wind, you must assume the prevailing wind is coming from the north.

Question 13

The most common live loads are moving, roof, and snow loads.

Question 14

Walls generally average about ___ psf.

A) 5 lb
B) 10 lb
C) 25 lb
D) 50 lb

Question 15

What type of loads vary from 20 to 40 psf (0.96 to 1.92 kN/m²) depending on the pitch and the use of the roof?

A) wind
B) floor live
C) roof live
D) moving live