1. For the loads given below, calculate the highest load combination. State which load case governs and the clause used. D = 2.8 kPa L= 1.9 kPa S = 3.13 kPa W= 0.9 kPa E = 1.1 kPa
1. For the loads given below, calculate the highest load combination. State which load case governs and the clause used. D = 2.8 kPa L= 1.9 kPa S = 3.13 kPa W= 0.9 kPa E = 1.1 kPa
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Transcribed Image Text:1. For the loads given below, calculate the highest load combination. State which load case
governs and the clause used.
D = 2.8 kPa
L= 1.9 kPa S = 3.13 kPa W= 0.9 kPa E = 1.1 kPa
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Step 1
Given:-
The magnitude of the dead load = D = 2.8 kPa
The magnitude of the live load = L = 1.9 kPa
The magnitude of the snow load = S = 3.13 kPa
The magnitude of the wind load = W = 0.9 kPa
The magnitude of the earthquake load = E = 1.1 kPa
To determine:-
The highest load combination
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