A Beginner's Guide to ASCE 7-10

Chapter 5 - L: Live Loads

© 2012, T. Bartlett Quimby

Overview

Uniformly Distributed and Concetrated Loads

Loads on handrails, guardrails, grab bars, ladders and vehicle barriers
Arrangement of Live Loads
Live Load Reduction
Roof Live Load Reduction
Crane Loads
Example Problems

Homework Problems

References


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BGASCE7-10 Section 5.8

Example Problems

Last Revised: 11/04/2014

Consider the following building for the example problems:

Figure 5.8.1 Building Plan & Section
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Example Problem 5.1:  This problem computes a typical floor live load reduction.

Example Problem 5.2:  This problem computes a typical roof live load reduction.