Types of loads and its examples

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Loads can be classified into different types based on their nature and application.

Dead loads: weight of the structure itself and its permanent components
Live loads: weight of people, furniture, and other temporary components
Wind loads: force exerted by wind on the structure
Snow loads: weight of snow on the structure
Seismic loads: force exerted by earthquakes on the structure
Thermal loads: expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature changes
Impact loads: sudden and intense forces on the structure
Vibration loads: oscillatory motion of the structure
Fluid loads: pressure exerted by fluids on the structure
Examples: Dead load - weight of walls, floors, and roofs; Live load - people, furniture, and equipment; Wind load - force on a tall building during a storm; Snow load - weight of snow on a roof; Seismic load - shaking of a building during an earthquake; Thermal load - expansion and contraction of a bridge due to temperature changes; Impact load - collision of a vehicle with a bridge; Vibration load - oscillation of a suspension bridge due to wind; Fluid load - pressure on a dam due to water.

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