HANDOUT # 3: DESIGN LOAD DATA

Design Load Data

Weights of Building Materials Occupancy Loads
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Material Weight Type of Building Live Load (kN/m )
3
R.C. 24 kN/m Classroom 3.0
3
Steel 78 kN/m Disco/Gym 5.0
3
Bricks/Blocks 22 kN/m Residential House 1.5
3
Timber (softwood) 6 kN/m Hostel/Hospital 2.0
3
Timber (hardwood) 12 kN/m Offices 2.5
3
Sand 18 kN/m Garages 4.0
3
Aggregates 22 kN/m Supermarkets 3.5
3
Cement 18 kN/m Roof with access 1.5
3
Clay 20 kN/m Roof without access 0.25
3
Cereals 9 kN/m
Water 10 kN/m3
Roof Clay Tiles 0.75 kN/m2
Timber Ceiling 0.25 kN/m2
2
Floor Tiles 1.50 kN/m
2
GCI or IT4 (per mm thick) 0.10 kN/m
2
Brick/Block wall (per 25 mm thick) 0.55 kN/m
2
Plaster/Screed (per 25 mm thick) 0.60 kN/m

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