Structural load

Structural loads are or forces applied to a component of a structure or to the structure. Design loads are specified in national codes for types of structures, geographic locations, and usage.

Dead loads

Dead loads consist of weights of material, equipment or components that are relatively constant throughout the structure's life.

Live loads

Live loads are temporary, of short duration, or moving such as snow loads, wind loads, earthquake loads, occupancy load.

Extreme loads

• Blast and impact loads
• Hurricane
• Windborne or blast generated debris/missile impacts.