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Dead load is the Weight of Building Material s that make up the Wall s, Floor s, and Roof of a Building , as well as Pipe s, Duct s, interior (partition) walls, Climate Control ( Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning ) units, Elevator s, and equipment. These are permanent and Stationary loads unless Renovation takes place.

Live loads are temporary loads applied to a building, which can change in magnitude – what the American Wood Council terms "weights imposed by use and occupancy" – such as the people, furniture, pianos, safes, cars, or stored materials.

Other loads to consider include Snow loads, Seismic loads from Geological changes, Wind loads (that affect Skyscrapers , for example), as well as loading and Vibration from Traffic .

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Luebkeman, Chris H., and Donald Peting "Lecture 17: Primary Loads". University of Oregon. 1996^{{Link without Title}}

Fisette, Paul, and the American Wood Council. "Understanding Loads and Using Span Tables". 1997.^{{Link without Title}}

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