In building design, which term denotes loads that arise from occupants and movable objects?

In building design, which term denotes loads that arise from occupants and movable objects?

• A. Dead load
• B. Live loads
• C. Frame trabeated
• D. Masonry arcuated

Answer: (B)

Live loads are the loads that come from occupants and movable objects. These loads are variable and can change with how many people are present, how furniture is arranged, and what movable equipment is in use. They’re treated as non-permanent in design, so engineers apply factors to account for different occupancy scenarios. Dead loads, by contrast, are the permanent weight of the structure and fixed elements. The remaining terms describe structural systems rather than load types—one refers to a post-and-beam framing approach, the other to an arched masonry system.

Live loads are the loads that come from occupants and movable objects. These loads are variable and can change with how many people are present, how furniture is arranged, and what movable equipment is in use. They’re treated as non-permanent in design, so engineers apply factors to account for different occupancy scenarios. Dead loads, by contrast, are the permanent weight of the structure and fixed elements. The remaining terms describe structural systems rather than load types—one refers to a post-and-beam framing approach, the other to an arched masonry system.