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Live load
Both are the same
Live load is all the live loads which can be consider as variable load.
Roof live load
This is limited to few categories. man who climbed on to the roof can be consider as roof live load.
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What size laminated timber beam is needed for a 23 foot clear span under a 15 foot roof in between load bearing walls?
38 feet longIt is not possible to give a definite answer without more detail. The construction and type of roof will determine the load (weight) bearing on the beam, and factors such as wind load and earthquake load, and the way the roof bears on the beam (truss/point load/distributed load) will all affect the sizing.
How do you determine the load bearing capacity of a roof for concrete tiles?
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What are the difference between lintels and beams?
A lintel is over a window or door and a beam is usually under the structure of the building, either the roof or the floor.
What is the maximum span on a double 2x12 beam supporting a 2nd floor load with no roof load?
About 5metres(16') but would have to be stress graded timber.
What is the difference between a coupled roof and a non-coupled roof?
From AS 1684.4 Residential Timber Framing Code 2.6.4.1 Coupled roof Pitched roof construction with a roof slope not less than 10°, with ceiling joists and collar ties fixed to opposing common rafter pairs and a ridgeboard at the apex of the roof (see Figure 7.1). A coupled roof system may include some area where it is not possible to fix ceiling joists or collar ties to all rafters, e.g., hip ends or parts of T- or L-shaped house. 2.6.4.2 Non-coupled roof A pitched roof that is not a coupled roof and includes cathedral roofs and roofs constructed using ridge and intermediate beams.
What is Definition of Life load for roof?
It is a "LIVE LOAD" which is the weight of snow for which a roof is designed for. It is usually 40 lbs. per square foot. Al dead load is the weight of the roof structure itself.
Is vegetative roof a dead load or live load?
Although it's counterintuitive, the saturated soil and vegetation are considered a dead load.
What is the difference between a flat roof and a pitched roof?
The angle, in comparison to "level".
What is the difference between load bearing and non load bearing partition walls?
The question answers itself. Load bearing are holding something up. The second floor or the roof. They usually run in the opposite direction of the peak of the roof. Any wall may be load bearing, you just have to look and see what is on top of it. A non load bearing wall is just holding itself and can usually be removed without causing any problem.
What is the live load capacity of a roof framed with 2x4 rafters 2 feet on center?
You still need to indicate the pitch, the roof sheathing, and the shingle weight.
Is the roof an imposed load of a building?
No, it is a dead load
What size laminated timber beam is needed for a 23 foot clear span under a 15 foot roof in between load bearing walls -?
38 feet longIt is not possible to give a definite answer without more detail. The construction and type of roof will determine the load (weight) bearing on the beam, and factors such as wind load and earthquake load, and the way the roof bears on the beam (truss/point load/distributed load) will all affect the sizing.
What size laminated timber beam is needed for a 23 foot clear span under a 15 foot roof in between load bearing walls?
38 feet longIt is not possible to give a definite answer without more detail. The construction and type of roof will determine the load (weight) bearing on the beam, and factors such as wind load and earthquake load, and the way the roof bears on the beam (truss/point load/distributed load) will all affect the sizing.
Would there be a situation when you would estimate a difference?
Yes, there would. For example, how high a ladder do you need to reach the roof? Answer is the difference between the roof height and your reach.
What is the difference between warm deck and cold deck flat roof?
A 'cold roof' has the insulation layer beneath the roof deckA 'warm roof' has the insulation layer beneath the roof deck
What is the difference between stud and noggin?
Basically the studs are the verticle bits of wood that take the load from the roof to the ground while a noggin is a horisontal bit of wood between the studs that prevent the studs from buckling and also add strength and support to the plasterboard
What is the function of rafter as a roof member?
The rafters carry the dead load of the sheathing and roofing material, and the live loads above
