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	* Concentrated loads (or point loads) are single loads that act over a relatively small area, they can be dead loads such as columns which apply a heavy force over a relatively small area, or live loads, such as people whose full weight applies a force over the area of their feet when standing up, or a table which applies forces from the weight of a table through the small area at the bottom of the table legs.		* Concentrated loads (or point loads) are single loads that act over a relatively small area, they can be dead loads such as columns which apply a heavy force over a relatively small area, or live loads, such as people whose full weight applies a force over the area of their feet when standing up, or a table which applies forces from the weight of a table through the small area at the bottom of the table legs.
	* Distributed loads (or surface loads) are loads that are exerted over a larger surface area, they are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of floors and floor boards combined and spread over the area of the entire floor. The term can also be used to reflect different types of live loads also, for example if a person lies on the floor rather than stands they are employing weight distribution, that is to say their weight is distributed over the larger surface area of the whole body than just the area of their feet, if they were standing.		* Distributed loads (or surface loads) are loads that are exerted over a larger surface area, they are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of floors and floor boards combined and spread over the area of the entire floor. The term can also be used to reflect different types of live loads also, for example if a person lies on the floor rather than stands they are employing weight distribution, that is to say their weight is distributed over the larger surface area of the whole body than just the area of their feet, if they were standing.
−	* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.	+	* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf. These may also be referred to as linear loads but often linear load is used with reference to electrical loads.

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	* Live loads are imposed on the building and are temporary and dynamic, such as the weight of occupants, furniture or anything else that can be moved.		* Live loads are imposed on the building and are temporary and dynamic, such as the weight of occupants, furniture or anything else that can be moved.

−	The above describes the type of loads, in effect by the length of time they are likely to apply ~~the~~ force upon ~~the~~ structure, ie temporarily or over longer periods. Further to this it can be important to consider how the loads are applied at any point in time, for example over a small area of floor, over a larger area or in a line, for this certain terms are used.	+	The above describes the type of loads, in effect by the length of time they are likely to apply a force upon a floor structure, ie temporarily or over longer periods. Further to this it can be important to consider how the loads are applied at any point in time, for example over a small area of floor, over a larger area or in a line, for this certain terms are used.

	* Concentrated loads (or point loads) are single loads that act over a relatively small area, they can be dead loads such as columns which apply a heavy force over a relatively small area, or live loads, such as people whose full weight applies a force over the area of their feet when standing up, or a table which applies forces from the weight of a table through the small area at the bottom of the table legs.		* Concentrated loads (or point loads) are single loads that act over a relatively small area, they can be dead loads such as columns which apply a heavy force over a relatively small area, or live loads, such as people whose full weight applies a force over the area of their feet when standing up, or a table which applies forces from the weight of a table through the small area at the bottom of the table legs.
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−	The	+	The heavy the load the more important it is for the load to be spread over a wider surface area. It the case of a timber floor it will be made up if floor joist running between walls and most likely then have floor boards which run perpendicular to the joists. This helps to spread or distribute any floor loads evenly across all of the floor joists, whether they are live loads or dead loads. To determine the minimum design values for strength of a floor, live and dead loads are added together.
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−	To determine the minimum design values for strength, live and dead loads are added together.	+

	In order to resist these loads, all elements of the floor must have the requisite strength and stiffness, typically determined by the maximum allowable deflection of the floor, i.e. how much, it will 'bend' under the maximum expected load.		In order to resist these loads, all elements of the floor must have the requisite strength and stiffness, typically determined by the maximum allowable deflection of the floor, i.e. how much, it will 'bend' under the maximum expected load.
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	See Structural systems for offices for more information.		See Structural systems for offices for more information.

−	There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads.	+	There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads. In the case of older buildings it is also important to consider how the age of any structural members may have been effected by age or damage for example through dry rot and specialst advice should be sought it issues appear.

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	* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.		* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.

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	* Distributed loads (or surface loads) are loads that are exerted over a larger surface area, they are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of floors and floor boards combined and spread over the area of the entire floor. The term can also be used to reflect different types of live loads also, for example if a person lies on the floor rather than stands they are employing weight distribution, that is to say their weight is distributed over the larger surface area of the whole body than just the area of their feet, if they were standing.		* Distributed loads (or surface loads) are loads that are exerted over a larger surface area, they are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of floors and floor boards combined and spread over the area of the entire floor. The term can also be used to reflect different types of live loads also, for example if a person lies on the floor rather than stands they are employing weight distribution, that is to say their weight is distributed over the larger surface area of the whole body than just the area of their feet, if they were standing.
	* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.		* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.
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−	~~This article needs more work. To help develop this article, click 'Edit this article' above.~~	+	Floors must be capable of bearing loads applied to them. There are two main types of structural load that are usually considered in the design of structural floors; live loads and dead loads:
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−	Floors must be capable of bearing loads applied to them. There are two main types of load - live loads and dead loads:	+

	* Dead loads include the weight of the building materials themselves, and are static and permanent. The dead load value is determined by adding together the weight of all permanently installed materials.		* Dead loads include the weight of the building materials themselves, and are static and permanent. The dead load value is determined by adding together the weight of all permanently installed materials.
	* Live loads are imposed on the building and are temporary and dynamic, such as the weight of occupants, furniture or anything else that can be moved.		* Live loads are imposed on the building and are temporary and dynamic, such as the weight of occupants, furniture or anything else that can be moved.
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		+	The above describes the type of loads, in effect by the length of time they are likely to apply the force upon the structure, ie temporarily or over longer periods. Further to this it can be important to consider how the loads are applied at any point in time, for example over a small area of floor, over a larger area or in a line, for this certain terms are used.
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		+	* Concentrated loads (or point loads) are single loads that act over a relatively small area, they can be dead loads such as columns which apply a heavy force over a relatively small area, or live loads, such as people whose full weight applies a force over the area of their feet when standing up, or a table which applies forces from the weight of a table through the small area at the bottom of the table legs.
		+	* Distributed loads (or surface loads) are loads that are exerted over a larger surface area, they are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of floors and floor boards combined and spread over the area of the entire floor. The term can also be used to reflect different types of live loads also, for example if a person lies on the floor rather than stands they are employing weight distribution, that is to say their weight is distributed over the larger surface area of the whole body than just the area of their feet, if they were standing.
		+	* Line loads as the term suggests are loads that are applied linearly, again these are most likely to be dead loads such as such as the weight of a wall spread in a line over a floor area, but can also be live loads if linear heavy objects are installed, such as a bookshelf.
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	To determine the minimum design values for strength, live and dead loads are added together.		To determine the minimum design values for strength, live and dead loads are added together.

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	There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads.		There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads.

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	* Bearing capacity.		* Bearing capacity.
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	* Live loads.		* Live loads.
	* Load-bearing wall.		* Load-bearing wall.
		+	* Point load.
	* Resilient flooring.		* Resilient flooring.
	* Structural engineer.		* Structural engineer.

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	* Live loads.		* Live loads.
	* Load-bearing wall.		* Load-bearing wall.
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	* Structural engineer.		* Structural engineer.
	* Types of floor.		* Types of floor.
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	* Concept structural design of buildings.		* Concept structural design of buildings.
	* Dead loads.		* Dead loads.
		+	* Finished floor level.
	* Flooring.		* Flooring.
	* Gross floor area GFA.		* Gross floor area GFA.

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	There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads.		There may be particular problems in older buildings which have been adapted for modern uses, resulting in live loads that are far higher than was allowed for by the original design. For example, historic houses converted to office use where there may be very high storage or equipment loads.

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	* Bearing capacity.		* Bearing capacity.
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	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.
	* Uniformly Distributed Load.		* Uniformly Distributed Load.
		+	* Wind load.

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