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

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

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

A type of environmental load caused by the movement of air. Examples include pressure on the side of high-rise buildings or force on a billboard.

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.

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

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