Load bearing - Revision history

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Load bearing - ~~also referred to as~~ loadbearing - ~~is a term used to describe~~ a structural element that has been designed to support its own dead load in addition to the weight of other structural and non-structural elements. The weight of this load is carried down to the foundations of the building.	+	Load bearing - or loadbearing - describes a structural element that has been designed to support its own dead load in addition to the weight of other structural and non-structural elements. The weight of this load is carried down to the foundations of the building.
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−	Dead loads, also known as permanent or static loads, are those that remain relatively constant over time and comprise, for example, the weight of a building’s structural elements, such as beams, walls, roofing and structural flooring components.	+
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−	~~For more information, see Dead loads~~.	+

	= Load bearing elements =		= Load bearing elements =
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	* Slabs.		* Slabs.
	* Trusses.		* Trusses.
		+	* Arches.

−	The overlying elements that are typically supported by load bearing structures include those from any wall that sits directly above the element as well as roofs ~~and~~ floors.	+	The overlying elements that are typically supported by load bearing structures include those from any wall that sits directly above the element as well as roofs, floors and so on.

	= Capacity parameters =		= Capacity parameters =
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	The load bearing capacity of an element of the structure can be influenced by:		The load bearing capacity of an element of the structure can be influenced by:

−	* Size – a thick wall can take higher loads than a thinner wall of similar material and construction. A tall concrete-block wall may be more prone to buckling than one which is ~~a quarter of its height~~ and of identical material, construction and loading.	+	* Size – a thick wall can take higher loads than a thinner wall of similar material and construction. A tall concrete-block wall may be more prone to buckling than one which is less tall and of identical material, construction and loading.
−	* Density – dense materials, such as stone and concrete, are better able to resist failure under loading ~~compared to materials such as aerated blocks~~.	+	* Density – dense materials, such as stone and concrete, are typically better able to resist failure under loading.
−	* Material properties such as ~~density,~~ compressive strength, resistance to shear forces, bending, vibration and so on.	+	* Material properties such as compressive strength, resistance to shear forces, bending, vibration and so on.
−	* Structural design – by virtue of its shape. For example, a folded-plate roof may be able to accept higher loads than one that is a simple flat slab. Similarly, a diagonally braced structure will have a higher load bearing capacity ~~(and therefore be more rigid)~~ than an identical structure that is unbraced.	+	* Structural design – by virtue of its shape. For example, a folded-plate roof may be able to accept higher loads than one that is a simple flat slab. Similarly, a diagonally braced structure will have a higher load bearing capacity than an identical structure that is unbraced.
−	* Environmental conditions such as temperature, fire, frost, moisture and so on.	+	* Environmental conditions such as wind, temperature, fire, frost, moisture and so on.

	= Load bearing and road construction =		= Load bearing and road construction =

−	Load bearing can also be used in the context of roadway construction in relation to the capacity of the road to accommodate vehicles of a certain weight. In this instance, the term ‘load’ refers to weight of the materials being carried by the vehicles being used to transport them. Load bearing capacity is used ~~as a way~~ to express the impact that a vehicle combined with its load will have on a roadway and the surface beneath it.	+	Load bearing can also be used in the context of roadway construction in relation to the capacity of the road to accommodate vehicles of a certain weight. In this instance, the term ‘load’ refers to weight of the materials being carried by the vehicles being used to transport them. Load bearing capacity is used to express the impact that a vehicle combined with its load will have on a roadway and the surface beneath it.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	Load bearing - also referred to as loadbearing - is a term used to describe a structural element that has been designed to support its own dead load in addition to the weight of other structural and non-structural elements. The weight of this load is carried down to the foundations of the building.		Load bearing - also referred to as loadbearing - is a term used to describe a structural element that has been designed to support its own dead load in addition to the weight of other structural and non-structural elements. The weight of this load is carried down to the foundations of the building.

−	Dead loads, also known as permanent or static loads, are those that remain relatively constant over time and comprise, for example, the weight of a building’s structural elements, such as beams, walls, ~~roof~~ and structural flooring components.	+	Dead loads, also known as permanent or static loads, are those that remain relatively constant over time and comprise, for example, the weight of a building’s structural elements, such as beams, walls, roofing and structural flooring components.

	For more information, see Dead loads.		For more information, see Dead loads.
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	= Load bearing elements =		= Load bearing elements =

−	The most ~~common~~ load bearing structural elements include:	+	The most commonly used load bearing structural elements include:

−	* Walls	+	* Walls.
−	* Beams	+	* Beams.
−	* Columns	+	* Columns.
−	* Braces	+	* Braces.
−	* Slabs	+	* Slabs.
−	* Trusses	+	* Trusses.

−	The overlying elements that are ~~usually~~ supported by ~~the~~ load bearing ~~structure~~ include those from ~~the roof,~~ any wall that sits directly above it and floors.	+	The overlying elements that are typically supported by load bearing structures include those from any wall that sits directly above the element as well as roofs and floors.

	= Capacity parameters =		= Capacity parameters =
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	* Size – a thick wall can take higher loads than a thinner wall of similar material and construction. A tall concrete-block wall may be more prone to buckling than one which is a quarter of its height and of identical material, construction and loading.		* Size – a thick wall can take higher loads than a thinner wall of similar material and construction. A tall concrete-block wall may be more prone to buckling than one which is a quarter of its height and of identical material, construction and loading.
−	* Density – dense materials such as stone and concrete are ~~more~~ able to resist failure under loading compared to materials such as aerated blocks.	+	* Density – dense materials, such as stone and concrete, are better able to resist failure under loading compared to materials such as aerated blocks.
	* Material properties such as density, compressive strength, resistance to shear forces, bending, vibration and so on.		* Material properties such as density, compressive strength, resistance to shear forces, bending, vibration and so on.
−	* Structural design – by virtue of its shape. For example, a folded-plate roof may be able to accept higher loads than one that is a simple flat slab. Similarly, a diagonally-braced structure will have a higher load bearing capacity (and therefore be more rigid) than an identical structure that is unbraced.	+	* Structural design – by virtue of its shape. For example, a folded-plate roof may be able to accept higher loads than one that is a simple flat slab. Similarly, a diagonally braced structure will have a higher load bearing capacity (and therefore be more rigid) than an identical structure that is unbraced.
	* Environmental conditions such as temperature, fire, frost, moisture and so on.		* Environmental conditions such as temperature, fire, frost, moisture and so on.

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	* Supported wall.		* Supported wall.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.
−	* Uniformly Distributed Load.

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	= Load bearing elements =		= Load bearing elements =

−	~~Load bearing elements are sometimes referred to as ‘bearing’ elements in the context of the construction of buildings.~~ The most common load bearing structural elements include:	+	The most common load bearing structural elements include:

	* Walls		* Walls

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	= Load bearing elements =		= Load bearing elements =

−	Load bearing elements are sometimes referred to as ‘bearing’ elements in the context of the construction of buildings. The most common load bearing structural elements ~~are~~:	+	Load bearing elements are sometimes referred to as ‘bearing’ elements in the context of the construction of buildings. The most common load bearing structural elements include:

	* Walls		* Walls

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	* Load-bearing wall.		* Load-bearing wall.
	* Supported wall.		* Supported wall.
		+	* Types of structural load.
	* Uniformly Distributed Load.		* Uniformly Distributed Load.

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	* Bearing capacity.		* Bearing capacity.
	* Dead loads.		* Dead loads.
−	* Floor loading.
−	* Lateral loads.
	* Live loads.		* Live loads.
	* Loadbearing capacity		* Loadbearing capacity

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	* Supported wall.		* Supported wall.
	* Uniformly Distributed Load.		* Uniformly Distributed Load.
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= Introduction =

Load bearing - also referred to as loadbearing - is a term used to describe a structural element that has been designed to support its own dead load in addition to the weight of other structural and non-structural elements. The weight of this load is carried down to the foundations of the building.

Dead loads, also known as permanent or static loads, are those that remain relatively constant over time and comprise, for example, the weight of a building’s structural elements, such as beams, walls, roof and structural flooring components.

For more information, see Dead loads.

= Load bearing elements =

Load bearing elements are sometimes referred to as ‘bearing’ elements in the context of the construction of buildings. The most common load bearing structural elements are:

* Walls
* Beams
* Columns
* Braces
* Slabs
* Trusses

The overlying elements that are usually supported by the load bearing structure include those from the roof, any wall that sits directly above it and floors.

= Capacity parameters =

The load bearing capacity of an element of the structure can be influenced by:

* Size – a thick wall can take higher loads than a thinner wall of similar material and construction. A tall concrete-block wall may be more prone to buckling than one which is a quarter of its height and of identical material, construction and loading.
* Density – dense materials such as stone and concrete are more able to resist failure under loading compared to materials such as aerated blocks.
* Material properties such as density, compressive strength, resistance to shear forces, bending, vibration and so on.
* Structural design – by virtue of its shape. For example, a folded-plate roof may be able to accept higher loads than one that is a simple flat slab. Similarly, a diagonally-braced structure will have a higher load bearing capacity (and therefore be more rigid) than an identical structure that is unbraced.
* Environmental conditions such as temperature, fire, frost, moisture and so on.

= Load bearing and road construction =

Load bearing can also be used in the context of roadway construction in relation to the capacity of the road to accommodate vehicles of a certain weight. In this instance, the term ‘load’ refers to weight of the materials being carried by the vehicles being used to transport them. Load bearing capacity is used as a way to express the impact that a vehicle combined with its load will have on a roadway and the surface beneath it.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Bearing capacity.
* Dead loads.
* Floor loading.
* Lateral loads.
* Live loads.
* Loadbearing capacity
* Load-bearing wall.
* Supported wall.
* Uniformly Distributed Load.