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Q: Which of the following is NOT considered as dead load?
  • A. Self-weight of a column
  • B. Erection load
  • C. Self-weight of a beam
  • D. Self weight of the floor slab
Correct Answer: Option B - Dead load– The first vertical load that is considered is dead load. • Dead loads are permanent or stationary loads that are transferred to the structure throughout the life span. • Dead load is primarily due to the self-weight of structural members, permanent partition walls fixed permanent equipment, and the weight of different materials. • It majority consists of the weight of roofs beams, walls and columns etc which are otherwise the permanent parts of the building. Erection load is not considered as dead load.
B. Dead load– The first vertical load that is considered is dead load. • Dead loads are permanent or stationary loads that are transferred to the structure throughout the life span. • Dead load is primarily due to the self-weight of structural members, permanent partition walls fixed permanent equipment, and the weight of different materials. • It majority consists of the weight of roofs beams, walls and columns etc which are otherwise the permanent parts of the building. Erection load is not considered as dead load.

Explanations:

Dead load– The first vertical load that is considered is dead load. • Dead loads are permanent or stationary loads that are transferred to the structure throughout the life span. • Dead load is primarily due to the self-weight of structural members, permanent partition walls fixed permanent equipment, and the weight of different materials. • It majority consists of the weight of roofs beams, walls and columns etc which are otherwise the permanent parts of the building. Erection load is not considered as dead load.