Load-bearing (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of bearing a structural load; "a supporting wall".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The engineer inspected the load-bearing walls to ensure they could support the weight of the additional floors.
- Load-bearing columns are essential components of large structures, such as skyscrapers and stadiums.
- The designer marked specific beams as load-bearing to inform construction workers of their importance.
- A structural assessment of the building revealed that the central wall was not load-bearing, allowing for easier renovation.
- Demolition experts took extra precautions around the load-bearing pillars to avoid causing the building to collapse.