What Are Point Loads/Concentrated Loads and Distributed Loads? Structural Engineering Education

[@thebuildingcodeforum]

That was an excellent presentation and explation of the basics. Thank you for putting it together and sharing.

[@gregvancom]

You're very welcome!

[@tjleonard8282]

I love these animations! Thank you for your explanations.

[@danervin2530]

As I’m slowly prepping for removal of a large central load wall in our future (will likely require at least a 3 ply 11.25” microlam), I’m trying to ingest as much of this kind of information as I can. The wall is directly above a concrete stem wall, but I’ve been very curious about how the concentrated weight gets re-distributed below the columns at the stem wall/dirt. Do people usually add a large lentil on top of the CMU wall/under the point load? Reinforce with carbon fiber? Dig under the existing footing by hand and add a larger pad? An engineer will certainly be employed, I’m just trying to mentally prepare myself.

[@shensley011]

trying to figure out what is more conservative. . .4 point loads at even spacing or 1 relatively small uniform load at mid span. epic video for structural engineers!

[@gregvancom]

I won't be any help here.

[@jasonludwig2488]

Wow. Lots of didn't-think-about-thats in this one. Thanks!

[@gregvancom]

You're welcome!

[@miguelcortez8634]

Great information. You should do a video on brace walls and possible holdown locations.

[@FaiLeAmiotonu]

Do you know if he did one for bracing?

[@robertchapman8008]

Awesome video- very helpful! You convinced me I need footings under my slab to replace a 6’ sliding door with a 12’ sliding door yet how do I determine the size of the footings needed? The wall in my house where this would happen is just like your house in the video- slider would be on 1st floor- there is a second floor above it and a gabled roof in this area.

[@gregvancom]

I can't provide structural engineering information about your footing sizes.

[@kaalilakdi2473]

For timber frame structral load calculations does one need to takeninto account insulation panels , external cladding and roofing shingles?

[@gregvancom]

I'm not an engineer, but from what I know, it's all weight and internal and external pressure. Wind is a determining factor also.

[@tomsmith2361]

Fascinating 👍

[@gregvancom]

Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TammyReimer-c4p]

Are all window lintels considered point loads? Or does it depend on how large they are? Or whether they are in a loadbearing wall?

[@gregvancom]

It will depend on how much weight the header is supporting as to their size.

[@summere1609]

If your slab doesn't have the extra concrete under the corner loads, should that be added, if so, how?

[@duradim1]

Shovel, one man, some concrete after a lot of sweating, and the question, "What was I thinking?"

[@maddawgnoll]

First, grab a 12 pack of your favorite brew. This is how all jobs should stay off 😉 You need to dig, drill into your existing concrete, put in supporting rod/rods (rebar, concrete bolts or anchors) add a base layer of rock, then pour concrete to achieve the desired size. It's a job, but it isn't all that bad. Might cuss a bit so make sure the kiddos are in school.

[@hectorcreagh9756]

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