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Which of the followingis not included in imposed load classification?(a) Residential load(b) Earthquake load(c) Industrial load(d) Educational loadI had been asked this question during an online exam.The question is from Characteristic Loads topic in section Structural Analysis, Loading and Load Combinations of Design of Steel Structures

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Right option is (b) Earthquake load

The explanation is: Imposed loads are GRAVITY loads other than dead load and cover factors such as OCCUPANCY by people, stored material etc. It is classified into FOLLOWING groups : (i)residential, (ii)educational, (iii)institutional, (iv)assembly halls, (v)office and business buildings, (vi)MERCANTILE buildings, (vii)industrial, (VIII)storage buildings.



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