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The document provides design load data including weights of various building materials and occupancy loads for different types of buildings. Weights are provided for materials like reinforced concrete, steel, bricks, aggregates, cement and more. Occupancy load limits are given for spaces like classrooms, discos, residential houses, offices, garages and supermarkets.

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The document provides design load data including weights of various building materials and occupancy loads for different types of buildings. Weights are provided for materials like reinforced concrete, steel, bricks, aggregates, cement and more. Occupancy load limits are given for spaces like classrooms, discos, residential houses, offices, garages and supermarkets.

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HANDOUT # 3: DESIGN LOAD DATA

Design Load Data


Weights of Building Materials Occupancy Loads
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Material Weight Type of Building Live Load (kN/m )
3
R.C. 24 kN/m Classroom 3.0
3
Steel 78 kN/m Disco/Gym 5.0
3
Bricks/Blocks 22 kN/m Residential House 1.5
3
Timber (softwood) 6 kN/m Hostel/Hospital 2.0
3
Timber (hardwood) 12 kN/m Offices 2.5
3
Sand 18 kN/m Garages 4.0
3
Aggregates 22 kN/m Supermarkets 3.5
3
Cement 18 kN/m Roof with access 1.5
3
Clay 20 kN/m Roof without access 0.25
3
Cereals 9 kN/m
Water 10 kN/m3
Roof Clay Tiles 0.75 kN/m2
Timber Ceiling 0.25 kN/m2
2
Floor Tiles 1.50 kN/m
2
GCI or IT4 (per mm thick) 0.10 kN/m
2
Brick/Block wall (per 25 mm thick) 0.55 kN/m
2
Plaster/Screed (per 25 mm thick) 0.60 kN/m

S K Mutua BAR 303 © 2016 Page 50

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