What characteristic distributed load should a residence be designed for?

[Abdirahim]

Hello! I need help finding distributed load for a residence.

 

[Jonas K]

Hi! I need help finding the distributed load for a residence.

Useful load for category A Residences, (characteristic, distributed load kN/m2):
Joists 2.0
Remember that this is not the design load. For more info check eurocode 1 & Associated EKS.

 

[Abdirahim]

Should staircases, balconies, attic floors I and II not be included?

 

[Jonas K]

Shouldn't you count stairs, balcony, attic joists I and II?

Yes, you should choose loads based on what you are going to design.

 

[Abdirahim]

If I choose balconies, will it be 3.5 kN/m2?
I had an exam a month ago and got the result today. I got this question wrong "What characteristic distributed load should a residence be designed for?". I added together floor slabs, stairs, balconies, and attics I and II and got 9kN/m^2

 

[Jonas K]

If I choose balconies, is it 3.5 kN/m2? I had an exam a month ago and got the results today. I got this question wrong: "What characteristic distributed load should a residence be designed for?" I added up floors, stairs, balconies, and roof trusses I and II and got 9kN/m^2

Yes, it is 3.5 that applies for the balcony and you answered incorrectly on the exam.

 

[Abdirahim]

Thanks for the help!!
Yep! got a big 0 on it. I didn't get the chance to ask the teacher.
I have another question that I got wrong, could you help me with it?