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Load Assumptions
Characteristics Action:
Permanent action,Gk
- Unit weight of concrete = 25kN/m3
- Brickwork 102.5mm = 2.60kN/m3 (3.5m height)
- Plaster coat = 0.05 kN/m2 (3.5m height)
- Finishes (tiles ceramic floor) = 1.00kN/m3
- Services = 0.30kN/m3 Finishes, ceiling &
- Ceiling = 0.15kN/m3 services =
1.45kN/m2
Variable Action, Qk
Category of loaded area: Category A (area for domestic and residential
activities)
A1: All usages within self-contained dwelling units (qk = 1.5kN/m2)
6. Assumed:
- Diameter reinforcement, bar =10-20mm
- Diameter link, link = 6-8mm
Action on beam
Beam selfweight = 0.2 x (0.3-0.175) x 25 =0.63 kN/m
Total Gk on beam =
Brickwall = 2.6 x 3.5 = 9.1 kN/m 9.91 kN/m
Plaster coat = 0.05 x 3.5 = 0.18 kN/m
Approximately= 10
kN/m