Point Load


Construction glossary · Structural

Glossary › Point Load

Structural · definition

A concentrated load delivered at one spot (e.g., a post or beam end) that must be carried continuously down to a footing — a key check when adding beams.

Source: Wikipedia — Structural Load (Point Load)

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