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Loads resulting from natural forces. Examples include wind load, snow load, and earthquake load.

A permanent static load from the weight of the structure itself. Examples include weight of floors, roofing, and walls.

A load spread over a large area. Examples include the weight of carpeting on a floor or snow on a roof.

A variable and possibly moving load that can change in magnitude and location. Examples are people, furniture, and vehicles.

A load that is applied slowly to a structure and remains nearly constant. Examples include dead loads or the weight of stationary equipment.

A load that is applied suddenly, with a force that is generally greater than the dynamic load. Examples include a hammer strike or a rock falling on a structure.

A load that is applied to a small area of a structure. Examples include post loads in a deck or the wheels of a landing aircraft.

A load that results from the expansion or contraction due to temperature changes. Examples include expansion of bridge materials or building frames due to heat.

A load that involves motion, including changes in magnitude and point of application. Examples include moving vehicles, machinery vibrations, and seismic loads.