STRUCTURAL LOAD

Calculate structural loads and foundation requirements for residential and commercial buildings.

HOUSE DIMENSIONS

LENGTH (M)

WIDTH (M)

FLOOR HEIGHT (M)

NUMBER OF FLOORS

STRUCTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOUNDATION TYPE

WALL CONSTRUCTION

ROOF CONSTRUCTION

FLOOR CONSTRUCTION

LOAD CONDITIONS

OCCUPANCY TYPE

SNOW LOAD (KN/M²)

WIND SPEED (M/S)

SAFETY FACTORS

DEAD LOAD FACTOR

LIVE LOAD FACTOR

WIND LOAD FACTOR

SEISMIC LOAD FACTOR

FLOOR AREA (M²)

FLOORS

1436.2

CRITICAL LOAD (KN)

14.96

BEARING PRESSURE (KN/M²)

CALCULATION RESULTS

DEAD LOAD

414.7 KN

Floor: 96 kN | Walls: 192 kN | Roof: 126.7 kN

LIVE LOAD

586.6 KN

Floor: 364.8 kN | Roof: 63.4 kN | Snow: 158.4 kN

WIND LOAD

10 KN

Wind Speed: 30 m/s

SEISMIC LOAD

41.5 KN

Simplified calculation

LOAD COMBINATION 1

1436.2 KN

1.2D + 1.6L

LOAD COMBINATION 2

933.5 KN

1.2D + 1.6(Lr or S) + 0.5L

LOAD COMBINATION 3

693.1 KN

1.2D + 1.3W + 0.5L

LOAD COMBINATION 4

721.5 KN

1.2D + 1.0E + 0.5L

FOUNDATION LOAD

35.9 KN/M

Per linear meter of foundation

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION TIPS

STRUCTURAL LOADS OVERVIEW

This calculator provides preliminary load estimates for structural design. Dead loads include the weight of structural elements, while live loads account for occupancy and use.

LOAD COMBINATIONS

Building codes require checking multiple load combinations to ensure safety. The critical design load represents the worst-case scenario for foundation design.

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

The bearing pressure must not exceed soil capacity. Foundation load per meter helps size footings and foundation walls appropriately.

SAFETY FACTORS

Default safety factors follow typical building codes. Dead load: 1.2, Live load: 1.6, Wind: 1.3. These can be adjusted in the advanced settings panel.

ENVIRONMENTAL LOADS

Wind and snow loads vary by geographic location and local climate conditions. Consult local building codes for specific requirements in your area.

SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS

Seismic loads are simplified in this calculator. For buildings in high seismic zones, detailed seismic analysis by a structural engineer is required.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEW REQUIRED

These calculations are for preliminary planning only. All structural designs must be reviewed and sealed by a licensed structural engineer.

CODE COMPLIANCE

Load calculations must comply with local building codes, which may vary from the standard values used in this calculator. Always verify with local authorities.