Structural Load Types for Designing and Calculating Beams
Structural loads for beams are divided into one of ten general categories and then using the appropriate load combinations, the design of the beam is performed. When performing the beam calculations, it is important to use the load combinations for the material and methodolgy you are using to ensure a correctly sized beam.
Load Types
Dead Loads used for the structural design of beams
Live Loads used for the structural design of beams
Roof Live Loads used for the structural design of beams
Snow loads used for the structural design of beams
Earthquake loads used for the structural design of beams
Wind loads used for the structural design of beams
Rain loads used for the structural design of beams
Fluid loads used for the structural design of beams
Lateral Earth loads used for the structural design of beams
Self Restraining loads used for the structural design of beams