Design Loads MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Scope of IS 875 Part V code

Formula

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Step-by-step solution

1. IS 875 specifies design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures. 2. Part 1 covers dead loads, Part 2 covers imposed loads, Part 3 covers wind loads, Part 4 covers snow loads, and Part 5 covers special loads and load combinations. Answer: D

Explanation

IS: 875 is the Indian Standard code dedicated to design loads for buildings and structures. While Parts I through IV address dead, imposed, wind, and snow loads respectively, Part V covers special loads and load combinations. Hence, option D is correct.

Why the other options are wrong

B) Imposed loads are covered by IS 875 (Part 2) rather than Part 5. C) Wind loads are covered by IS 875 (Part 3) rather than Part 5.

Shortcut

IS 875 Parts: 1-Dead, 2-Imposed, 3-Wind, 4-Snow, 5-Special loads and load combinations.

Common mistake

Confusing IS: 875 Part V with Part I for dead loads, Part II for imposed loads, or Part III for wind loads.