At very slow loading rates, the strength of concrete increases.

Strength limit states involve structural collapse, whereas serviceability limit states involve disruption of the functional use of the structure but not collapse.

Given that dead load = 35 psf, live load = 50 psf, roof live load = 15 psf, snow load = 70 psf, and wind load = 45 psf, determine the largest factored load.

Steel structures require a larger volume and greater weight of material than does a comparable concrete structure.

Given that dead load = 20 psf, live load = 95 psf, roof live load = 20 psf, snow load = 50 psf, and wind load = 30 psf, determine the largest factored load.

Given that dead load = 51 kips, live load = 22 kips, rain load = 4 kips, and wind load = 12 kips, choose the equation that represents the largest factored load.

The definitive design specification for reinforced concrete buildings in the United States is ACI 327.

According to the textbook, calculator errors are one of the three most common sources of error in structural design.

Concrete forms must be strong enough to support the weight and hydrostatic pressure of the wet concrete, plus any forces applied to it by workers, concrete casting equipment, wind, etc.

Reinforced concrete must crack before the reinforcement can function effectively.