a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects
building code
a force in a body acting in the direction towards the center of the earth due to gravitational pull
gravity loads
a fixed position gravity service load, usually known accurately but not until the design is completed
dead load
consists of the weight of all the materials and fixed equipment incorporated into the building or other structure
dead load
loads produced by the use and occupancy of the building or other structure and do not dead load, construction load, or environmental loads
live load
wind exerts ____ on the windward side and ____ suction on the leeward side
pressure
suction