Defining Load in Structural Engineering
Grade 9th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define "load" in the context of structural engineering.
Warm-Up Video
Dr Nafie - Structural Engineering · 8:35
Structural Analysis Loads - Distributed and Point Load
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A structural load is a force or moment that is trying to move a structure.
- 2
Concentrated loads act at a point, while distributed loads act over a large area.
- 3
To define a concentrated load, you must define its location, direction, and magnitude.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In structural engineering, what is a "load"?”
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