topic Re: Load vs Nonload bearing in Modeling

Load vs Nonload bearing

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:22:59 GMT

I hear about these two names and I don't know what is the difference between load/non load bearing. Where is used?
Can someone explain me? And if it's possible with some screenshots.
Many thanks.

Re: Load vs Nonload bearing

Erika Epstein — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:31:51 GMT

The terms refer to an elements Structural Loading. A column is load bearing, i.e. carries the building's structural loading whereas an interior partition may not.
HTH

Re: Load vs Nonload bearing

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:03:08 GMT

All 3D elements are load bearing (including shell and morph; doors and windows)?
Can a load bearing element transform in a non load bearing and vice-versa?

Re: Load vs Nonload bearing

Erika Epstein — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:40:41 GMT

No, think of it as a structural Engineer would view it. They typically define a structurally siginificant element as one that is part of the building's structural system; what keeps it standing up.

While most columns tend to be load-bearing, i.e., they factor in how a building stands up, we architects have been known to place one that is decorative.

An example of gray area here is how railings are handled. We think of them as structural whereas structural engineers only verify that they will be strong enough to keep people from knocking them down per codes and may provide connection detailing. To engineers, though, they aren't part of the building's structural system.

Your structural engineer can review the designation(s) with you, a good idea for all the 'gray' areas on projects.

HTH

Re: Load vs Nonload bearing

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:43:54 GMT

Very abbreviated.
You can also think of load bearing as an element of the building that is carrying weight/forces on a path that at least eventually connects to the earth no mater how circuitously this may happen.

Re: Load vs Nonload bearing

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 11:13:10 GMT

In the office where I working for, when I must send a project to an structural engineer, always I saved in DWG type all plans.
Many thanks for explanations.