👉 Load engineering is a critical discipline within structural engineering that focuses on the analysis and design of structures to ensure they can safely support applied loads, including dead loads (weight of the structure itself), live loads (temporary loads like people or furniture), and environmental loads (wind, snow, seismic forces). The process involves calculating the forces and moments acting on a structure, determining the appropriate materials and dimensions to withstand these loads without failure, and ensuring that the structure remains stable and safe throughout its intended lifespan. Load engineering also considers factors like material properties, load distribution, and potential failure modes to optimize the design for efficiency and safety.
