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Determine the rain load, R, on a flat roof given the following data.Vertical distance from primary roof drain to scupper inlet, ds = 6.3 in.Vertical distance to top of rain water above scupper inlet, dh = 4.1 in.

The following roofing materials are stacked on a pallet at a construction site. The pallet is 4 ft by 8 ft, and the materials have been cut and stacked so that each layer completely covers the pallet. Use ASCE 7-10 to determine the total dead load resting on the pallet.7 layers of fiberboard, 1/2-in.4 layers of deck, metal, 18 gage4 layers of plywood, 1/2-in. thick

Determine the rain load, R, on a flat roof given the following data.Vertical distance from primary roof drain to scupper inlet, ds = 4.4 in.Vertical distance to top of rain water above scupper inlet, dh = 2.6 in.

The following roof framing plan shows girders, purlins, and subpurlins. If a dead load of 12.65 psf acts on the tributary area of one of the columns, determine the equivalent point load that acts on the column.

The density of a dried piece of 2×4 Aspen dimension lumber that is 16 feet long and has a moisture content of 9% is _______.

The density of a dried piece of 3×8 Hem-Fir dimension lumber that is 16 feet long and has a moisture content of 10% is _______.

The two columns in the following floor framing plan support only loads from a bowling alley on the second floor. The city has approved floor live load reductions for this particular building. A dead load of 12.7 psf acts on the tributary area of the columns. Combine this with the reduced floor live load, and then determine the total load that acts on one of the columns.

The following roof framing plan shows girders, purlins, and subpurlins. If a dead load of 11.39 psf acts on the tributary area of one of the columns, determine the equivalent point load that acts on the column.

Determine the flat roof snow load, pf, for a building kept just above freezing with a roof that is sheltered in terrain category D and has a risk category of II. Assume the ground snow load is 54 psf. Do not consider the minimum roof snow load, pm.

The two columns in the following floor framing plan support only loads from a dance hall on the second floor. The city has approved floor live load reductions for this particular building. A dead load of 12.8 psf acts on the tributary area of the columns. Combine this with the reduced floor live load, and then determine the total load that acts on one of the columns.