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Earthquake load and wind load are not considered to act simultaneously because

  • A.wind loads are always smaller than earthquake loads in every zone
  • B.the code has no method for combining two lateral load cases
  • C.the probability of both reaching design values at once is negligible
  • D.the two loads act in perpendicular directions by definition

Answer: C

Each is a rare event in its own right, and the joint probability of both peaking together is small enough to disregard. Both must nevertheless be checked separately, since either may govern depending on the height, mass and exposure of the building.

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