is partition load live load or dead load
Partitions as live load (variable action) There are three main differences if partitions are considered as âmovableâ (live) as opposed to âheavierâ (dead): â¢ Live load is not always present (hence pattern loading) â¢ Live load is differently factored.
Partitions as dead load (permanent action) When partitions are individually calculated, they are treated as permanent (dead) load, just like the structure itself, the floor finishes and the ceiling/services allowance. Their load factor is 1.35, or 1.25 if Expression 6.10b from EN 1990 is used, and there are no alternative load patterns to consider.