What are the different types of loads which can act on a structure?
Dead load:
It is basically the self-weight of the member which developed by its on mass. These act throughout the life of the structure.
Live Loads:
These loads are acted by furniture, occupants' weight, floor finish, masonry, etc. Usually for total load acting on a structure is the sum of dead load and live load.
Wind load or earthquake load:
Wind loads are observed in tall buildings, wind loads are calculated by various formulae given by various design codes like American code, British code, etc. Earthquake loads are loads that have to be built on earthquake-prone areas they are calculated.
Vibratory loads:
These loads are produced by vibratory machines or normal machines in factories. When a foundation is designed for machines, vibratory loads have to be calculated.
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