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In structural design, the symbol AI represents _______.

Engineers will generally design individual systems within a building, while an architect will provide the over-all building layout.

Occupants of concrete buildings commonly complain of floor vibrations.

Progressive collapse is an example of a _______.

It is desirable to have one factor to account for the variability in both resistances and load effects, because strengths and loads vary independently.

Dead loads are caused by the self weight of a structure and any materials permanently incorporated into the structure.

Concrete and reinforced concrete are used all over the globe due to the relatively simple skills required in concrete construction, the high cost of concrete construction compared to other forms of construction, and the wide availability of reinforcing bars, aggregate, water and cement.

Concrete buildings inherently have a 1- to 3-hour fire rating without special fireproofing or other details.

Given that dead load = 45 psf, live load = 45 psf, roof live load = 30 psf, snow load = 35 psf, and wind load = 15 psf, determine the largest factored load.

Which of the following is not a basic limit state group?