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Answers . 06 December 2000

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In the metric system the values of live and dead loads on floors and wind loads on walls are expressed in what units?

Answer

In the metric system, loads are expressed Kilopascals (kPa). For example, the 50 pound-per-square-foot live load for a general office floor is 2.4 kPa.

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