Types of Loads in Structures

  • Dead Loads
  • The dead load includes loads that are relatively constant over time, including the weight of the structure itself, and immovable fixture.
  • Live Loads
  • Live loads are temporary, of short duration, or moving.
  • Dynamic Loads (equipments)
  • Loads due to vibration of equipments, machines, railways etc.
  • Wind Loads
  • Snow & ice Loads
  • Earthquake/Siesmic Loads
  • Thermal Loads
  • Settlement Loads etc.