Live loads

Overview

Engineering reference data for Live Loads in mechanics.

Key Formulas

Newton's Second Law

$F = ma$

Force = mass × acceleration.

Work

$W = Fd\cos\theta$

Work = force × displacement × cos(angle).

Kinetic Energy

$E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$

Energy of motion.

Potential Energy

$E_p = mgh$

Gravitational potential energy.

Variables

References

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