
Various types of imposed loads coming on the structure are given in IS 875 (Part-2): 1987. Live loads are also called as imposed loads. Live loads keep on changing from time to time. Live loads on floors and roofs consists of all the loads which are temporarily placed on the structure, For example, loads of people, furniture, machines etc. Unit Weights of Common Building Materials S.No. The unit weights of important building materials are given in Table 1.11. The unit weight of commonly used building materials are given in the code IS 875 (part-I)-1987. and also the permanent fixtures present in the structure. Dead loads includes, the self weight of walls, floors beams, columns etc. Dead loads depends upon the unit weight of the material. Dead loads are the permanent loads which are always present. The various types of loads expected on a structure are as follows :ĭead loads are due to self weight of the structure. Structures are designed to withstand various types of loads. The loads coming on the foundations TYPES OF LOADS ON R.C.C.



Structures, Dead loads, Live loads or imposed loads, Wind loads, Snow Loads,Earthquake loads.
