Question

Q1) the process of determining how load travels through a structural system and how much load is supported by each element is known as....?

Q2)The portion of a floor/roof system a structural element supports is known as its...?

Q3)A concrete slab spanning across a steel beam produces a … ? load on the beam

Q4) Steel Joists framing into a joist grider at 5' o.c produce …? loads on the grider

Answer 1

1. The process of determining how load travels through structural system and how much load is supported by each element is known as structural analysis. structural analysis is a method by which we determine internal forces developed in structure and behaviour of structure when it is subjected to excitation.

2. The portion of floor roof system a structural element supports is known as its load elements. as the loads on these supports comes from roof/floor etc. it may be continuous support or simple support. it is basically the beam/girder/ column element which supports the roof or floor.

3. A concrete slab spanning across a steal beam produces a transverse sagging load on the beam. its the load of slab (dead +live) which comes on beam transversely.

4. steel joists framing into a joist girder at 5'o.c produce an eccentric load on girder. due to joist eccentric loading is there which would lead to additional moments on girder.