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What are static load and dynamic load?

Answer:

A static load is the effect of gravity on an object or structure.

A dynamic load is the forces that move or change when acting on a structure.

Example of a dynamic load:

Force of wind or the weight of a truck

Example of a static load:

Weight of a bridge
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