Seitlasten
SeitLasten is a German engineering term referring to lateral or side loads acting on a structure or component. The term combines Seite (side) and Last (load) and is used in structural and mechanical contexts to describe forces that act perpendicular to the primary vertical or longitudinal axis of an element. Lateral loads may originate from wind, seismic actions, hydrostatic or soil pressures against retaining elements, torsional effects from asymmetrical supports, or dynamic effects from machinery and traffic.
In structural design, SeitLasten contribute to bending moments about the strong axis and can induce shear,
Practical design considerations include the need to account for lateral forces in frames, bracing systems, connections,
Etymology: SeitLasten derives from Seite (side) and Last (load). The term is primarily used in German-language