Live loads, also known as imposed loads, are usually temporary, changeable and dynamic. These include loads such as vehicle traffic, occupants, furniture and other equipment.

What is a imposed load?

Imposed load is defined as the load that is applied to the structure that is not permanent and can be variable. In Eurocode phraseology, it is described as a 'quasi-permanent variable action'.

What are considered live loads?

Live loads are those loads produced by the use and occupancy of a building or structure and do not include construction loads, environmental loads (such as wind loads, snow loads, rain loads, earthquake loads and flood loads) or dead loads (see the definition of “Live Load” in IBC 202).