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Civil Engineering PE

Category - Struct. Loading

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Which of the following is not a common loading condition that may result in a triangular load on a structure?

Wind loading on a vertical surface
Seismic pressure due to earthquake aftershocks
Water pressure loading on a below grade vertical surface
Masonry arching pressure on a window frame in a brick wall

Explanation

Answer: B - Seismic pressure due to earthquake aftershocks is not an example of a typical triangular loading condition. The other examples may result in a triangular loading on a structure, which can be represented by a single concentrated load that is applied in the same direction of the load at one-third the height above its base.

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