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IBC-IRC-Building-Code: Live vs Dead Load Introduction — Flashcards

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Dead load = permanent weight of structure/materials.
Live load = variable/temporary loads (people, furniture, movable equipment).
 

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Dead load includes:
Structural framing weight
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