Question

What is the minimum imposed load on roof trusses as per IS code?

(a) 0.5 kN/m^2

(b) 0.4 kN/m^2

(c) 0.9 kN/m^2

(d) 0.75 kN/m^2

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The doubt is from Characteristic Loads topic in division Structural Analysis, Loading and Load Combinations of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 0.4 kN/m^2

Best explanation: As per IS 875, the minimum imposed load on roof truss should be 0.4 kN/m^2. For sloping roof upto 10˚, the imposed load is taken as 0.5 kN/m^2 if access is not provided and 0.75 kN/m^2 if access is provided.