Tragbereiche
Tragbereiche is a term used in engineering to describe the parts of a structure, component, or system that are designed to carry loads and transfer them to supports. The concept encompasses regions of footprint, cross-section, or contact interface where forces concentrate or distribute. A Tragbereich is not necessarily a single element but a functional area defined by geometry, boundary conditions, and material properties.
In civil and structural engineering, Tragbereiche occur at beams, columns, walls, foundations, and connections. They are
In geotechnical contexts, Tragbereiche describe the soil or rock zones that carry the load of a structure
In mechanical design, Tragbereiche can refer to bearing surfaces or contact zones between components where forces
Design, verification, and monitoring of Tragbereiche employ standards, load scenarios, and safety factors, along with inspections