| What is the job of a structural engineer? | Determine all the forces acting on the static system and to establish the bearing pressure in order to fulfil the conditions of equilibrium. |
| Explain what Static load is | Static loads are applied slowly to a structure without fluctuating rapidly in magnitude or position |
| Explain what Dynamic load is | Dynamic loads are applied suddenly, often with a rapid change in magnitude and point of application. The two major types of dynamic loads are wind and earthquake loads. |
| Explain what permanent load/dead load is | The permanent load or dead load is the weight of the bearing structure itself including all permanently connected building elements. |
| Explain what imposed load/live load is | The imposed load or live load is a collection of changeable forces acting on the structure, such as the loads resulting from occupancy, which includes furniture, machinery and people, but also the loads resulting from collected snow or water, and ground pressure. |
| List all types of forces that are applied to all building components. | Compression, tension, shear, torsion |
