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A building's components that safely carry and transfer a load to the earth are called a load bearing structure. Its framework ensures the building's performance and stability. Often, foundations, walls, columns, and beams The essentials needed to start the design process and develop a design solution are an understanding of the structural principles of load-bearing structures. This will aid in the development of appropriate building materials and methods. 

The load in this kind of structure is transferred vertically and downward through walls. The wall receives loads from the roof and floors, which it subsequently must convey along with its own weight.

Such structures are employed in residential buildings where the size of the rooms is smaller. Using such constructions, residential buildings up to ground + 2 stories can be constructed affordably.

Types of load-bearing structure

• Load bearing walls

• Load bearing beam

• Columns

• Braces

• Trusses