The document discusses how to calculate dead load and live load on structural elements like beams and slabs. It provides examples of calculating the dead load of RCC and steel beams based on their size, volume, and material density. Examples are also given for calculating the dead load and live load of RCC slabs based on their dimensions, volume, and material properties. Live load depends on the building usage, with examples given for residential and school buildings. Spanning systems for RCC slabs like one-way and two-way slabs are also briefly described.